With the changing environment in industry and education, increasing pressure is being placed on academic institutions to properly prepare students for the future workplace. Students need relevant experiences to be competitive in the changing industrial and business environment. The School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering implemented a co-op program in 1996, and are currently placing students with more than 30 industries. Thus far, approximately 20 students have been placed. Requirements include third year academic standing and a grade point average of at least 2.5.
Participation is optional and non-credit.
Details of the program can be obtained from the school or department. The program of study for the minor must have a theme, and must be submitted to the MANE undergraduate study committee. AE 305 may be substituted for ME 302 .