Department of Mechanical Engineering
Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
Step into the Mechanical Engineering teaching labs—where learning meets doing! These hands-on spaces are packed with exciting tools like microcontrollers, jet engines, and tensile testers, giving you the chance to build, test, and create from day one. Whether you’re mastering skills in class or chasing your own ideas, these labs are always open for passion projects, senior design challenges, and student organization adventures. Get ready to turn your ideas into reality and kickstart your journey into the world of engineering.
Welcome to the Engineering Manufacturing Education Center (EMEC)—the heart of hands-on learning for mechanical engineers at CSU! This is where you’ll discover what it truly means to be an engineer, starting with MECH 200 (Introduction to Manufacturing Processes). In this dynamic space, students master essential skills and work with cutting-edge equipment like fiber laser CNC machines, welding stations, and precision measurement tools. The excitement in the EMEC is unmatched—students can’t wait to return, using the lab for class projects, passion projects, and senior design challenges throughout their journey. With extended hours and state-of-the-art resources, the EMEC is where ideas spark, skills are built, and future engineers thrive!
The Mechatronics Laboratory is where mechanical engineers bring Electro-Mechanical systems to life. Supporting MECH 207 and MECH 307, this hands-on space is equipped with tools like oscilloscopes, Arduino microcontrollers, and function generators. Students design, test, and troubleshoot systems while working on open-ended projects that spark creativity. With upgraded workstations and resources like the EMEC and I2P, this lab is a hub for class projects, passion projects, and advanced engineering exploration!
The Thermal Fluids Sciences Laboratory brings thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to life with hands-on experiments using cutting-edge equipment like wind tunnels, jet engines, and steam turbines. Supporting MECH 338, this dynamic space empowers students to explore energy systems, propulsion, and efficiency, turning theory into real-world solutions and innovation!
In the Engineering Experimentation Laboratory, students in MECH 231 gain hands-on experience in modern testing and data analysis. From measuring temperature and force to analyzing data and calculating uncertainty, this lab builds essential skills for future engineers and supports advanced projects throughout their mechanical engineering journey!
The Dynamics Laboratory supports MECH 324 and MECH 425, giving students hands-on experience with motion and vibration systems like rotor balancers, pendulum testers, and accelerometers. With spaces for instruction and experimentation, students design, test, and analyze dynamic systems, gaining skills they’ll use throughout their engineering careers!
The Materials Laboratory is the centerpiece of MECH 331B, where students dive into the exciting field of materials engineering. With cutting-edge tools like tensile testers, microscopes, Rockwell and Vickers hardness testers, and furnaces for heat treatment, this lab is the perfect place to test, analyze, and uncover the unique properties of materials. Whether creating phase diagrams or preparing samples for microscopy, students gain hands-on experience that brings material science to life!
The Idea2Product (I2P) Lab is a dynamic, multidisciplinary fabrication space that empowers all CSU students, faculty, and staff to innovate and create. Integrated into courses like MECH 200 and MECH 324, the lab offers access to 3D printers, scanners, and laser cutters for academic, research, and personal projects. As a vital resource for other labs, the I2P Lab supports students in completing projects with expert guidance and cutting-edge tools, helping turn ideas into tangible results!