Department of Engineering and Technology

Research

To study engineering and technology at CMU is to be immersed in a research environment; the faculty members who teach our classes are engaged in research at the forefront of engineering sciences. Undergraduates, as well as graduate students, have the opportunity to work closely with faculty members on a wide variety of exciting research and development projects.

Research expertise

Engineering and technology faculty members at CMU hold academic degrees, professional state engineering registrations, and technical and other forms of certification appropriate for their respective disciplines. Their expertise areas include:

  • Mechanical and biomechanical engineering
  • Electrical and computer engineering
  • Robotics and automation
  • Manufacturing systems and management
  • Engineering design graphics
  • Industrial technology materials processing and testing


  • Research labs and facilities

Did you know?

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CMU is the only Michigan university to have a body scanner. CMU's body scanner, purchased with a $317,486 grant from the National Science Foundation, records more than 300,000 data points on the body.