Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Program

Mar 4, 2025

Mechanical Engineering Program Introduction

Welcome and Introductions

  • Presenters: Anime Abadaka, JJ Khan, Haley Tyson
  • Abadaka: Assists with students Q-Z
  • Khan: Assists with students A-F
  • Tyson: Assists with students G-P

Quiz and Video Easter Egg

  • Quiz/form to be completed after watching the video
  • Easter egg present in the video (line of text not belonging to a slide)
  • Must identify Easter egg for quiz completion

Mechanical Engineering Department Overview

  • Largest undergraduate program within School of Engineering
  • Department known as "ME"
  • Encouragement to join the department

Key Personnel

  • Chairman: Dr. Ulen Shen
  • Associate Chair: Dr. Peter Verev
  • Undergrad Program Director: Dr. Tariq Ki
  • Department Administrator: Janine Pisco
  • Admin Assistant: Will Jennings
  • Academic Advisers: Anime Abadaka, JJ Khan, Haley Tyson
  • Fiscal Office: David Kelly, Cindy Sanchez

Administrative Office Details

  • Located off the atrium, second floor
  • Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed noon-1 PM for lunch)
  • Office supplies available (no student printing)
  • Lab access coordinated through Will Jennings

Communication and Advisement

  • Use UNM email exclusively
  • Check email 2-3 times daily
  • Advisement via LoboAchieve only
  • Regular communication through listservs
  • Meet with faculty adviser each semester

Degree Audit and Graduation

  • Use Lobo Tracks Degree Audit to track graduation requirements
  • Apply for degree one year prior to graduation
  • Maintain upper division hours (25+ for application)
  • Ensure audit reads "All requirements complete with in-process coursework" before final semester

GPA Issues and Grade Replacement

  • Up to 12 credits can be replaced for GPA improvement
  • Discuss repeating courses with an adviser for GPA corrections

Student Responsibilities

  • Regularly review degree audit for inconsistencies
  • Proactive communication with advisers
  • Utilize faculty adviser for academic and career guidance

Senior Design and FSAE Tracks

  • Two tracks: FSAE and Senior Design
  • FSAE: Spring-only courses, no senior design
  • Senior Design: Includes Solar Splash, Lobo Launch, and group projects

Course Registration and Planning

  • Course sequences must be followed, pay attention to prerequisites
  • Be realistic with credit load
  • Engage with faculty, advisers, and admin staff for academic planning

Special Programs

  • Departmental Honors: Requires 3.5 GPA, involves undergraduate thesis
  • Shared Credit for Grad School: Allows for up to 12 grad credits as an undergrad, no GRE required

Career Services and Handshake

  • Career services available for resume help, interview practice, job searches
  • Importance of using Handshake platform

Next Steps and Holds

  • Complete ME orientation form
  • Remove advisement and ME orientation holds by completing necessary steps
  • Non-compliance may lead to return to pre-major status

Conclusion

  • Use ME website for resources
  • Attend to advisement notifications and emails promptly

Final Reminders

  • Faculty advisement is mandatory
  • Use departmental resources and be proactive in academic planning
  • Ensure all administrative holds are cleared for registration