News
News items about the Mechanical Engineering Department. For a complete list of News, please go to the Newsroom. To submit an item, please contact JJ Boehm, director of media and community relations, at ext. 4055
June 6, 2017
Alex Fullerton: Portrait of a 2017 SVSU graduate
Less than a year after a roadway crash claimed his left leg — and nearly his life — Alex Fullerton was where he belonged: back at full speed behind the wheel of an Indy-style car he helped build. His perseverance comes naturally.
May 22, 2017
Isabelle Pacitto: Portrait of a 2017 SVSU graduate
Isabelle Pacitto came to SVSU with a passion for helping others and leaves inspired to make it her life's work, thanks to engaging with a campus community filled with servant leaders.
May 17, 2017
SVSU Cardinal Formula Racing finishes as top undergraduate team for 3rd straight year; Places 6th in the world in acceleration
The Saginaw Valley State University Cardinal Formula Race team sped its way to another impressive performance, posting the top score among exclusively undergraduate programs for the third consecutive year at the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers Collegiate Design Series May 10-13 at Michigan International Speedway.
April 1, 2017
FIRST Robotics, Cardinal Formula Racing provide foundation for business started by SVSU mechanical engineering alum
As the founder and president of a design and engineering company, Nevin Steinbrink appreciates the opportunity to build things. He also appreciates the things that built him.
March 30, 2017
SVSU students hope their firefighting robot douses competition at international contest
In its attempt to douse a fire, “Card-Bot 1.0” is blazing a trail for a new STEM-oriented student organization at Saginaw Valley State University.
December 8, 2016
Friday symposium to showcase SVSU students' collaborations with region's manufacturers, organizations
Saginaw Valley State University on Friday, Dec. 9 will host its fall 2016 Engineering Symposium, where 27 mechanical engineering students will showcase their senior projects for the public.
May 18, 2016
SVSU Cardinal Formula Racing adapts and perseveres to again place among world’s best
The Saginaw Valley State University Cardinal Formula Racing team competed well and finished highly during the 2016 Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) Collegiate Design Series at Michigan International Speedway May 11-14.
May 9, 2016
SVSU Cardinal Formula Racing hopes for better final day during 2016 international contest
The faculty adviser for the Saginaw Valley State University Cardinal Formula Racing team says hard work, dedication and teamwork could propel this group to a strong finish at the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers Collegiate Design Series later this week at Michigan International Speedway.
May 3, 2016
Megan VanFleteren: Portrait of a 2016 SVSU graduate
Heading into a profession that is over 75 percent dominated by males is just one more challenge for Megan VanFleteren to overcome.
May 20, 2015
SVSU Cardinal Formula Racing team places 26th in the world, tops among exclusively undergraduate teams
The Saginaw Valley State University Cardinal Formula Racing team earned the fifth-best finish in the accomplished program's history at its most recent international competition.
May 13, 2015
SVSU Cardinal Formula Racing ready to compete in top collegiate racing competition
Fresh off building the fastest college race car in the world last year, Saginaw Valley State University’s Cardinal Formula Racing has designed and built “one of the most well-developed vehicles” in the accomplished program’s history and is preparing to square off against top international competition.
February 12, 2015
SVSU professor wins national award for metalcasting research
The American Foundry Society has selected Bob Tuttle, professor of mechanical engineering at Saginaw Valley State University, to receive its 2015 Applied Research Award for his “Ultrasonic Testing Gage R & R Study.” The award recognizes projects that can be practically implemented into the metalcasting industry and on the factory floor.
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