Mechanical Engineering

Getting a grip on airbags

By Website Administrator | Aug 4, 2006

A student project at Kettering University utilized the institution's Crash Safety Center to gain a full appreciation of the power behind the deployment of vehicle air bags.

Chemical dispersion project expands

By Website Administrator | Sep 15, 2006

An ongoing research project that examines the dispersion of chemicals into our environment achieves greater success and receives additional funding from the U.S. Defense Authorization Bill for 2006-2007.

Full-body cast crash testing

By Website Administrator | Feb 16, 2007

Children with medical conditions requiring full-body casting present parents with potentially dangerous transportation options. Researchers are working on a "cure" for the problem.

Unabridged connections

By Website Administrator | Apr 6, 2007

The Chemical Agent Fate Research project conducted by Professor Homayun Navaz takes a deeper look at the interaction of combined chemical elements and how they are diffused into our environment.

Digging deep into droplets

By Website Administrator | Feb 26, 2008

Kettering University's Chemical Agent Fate Research Project recently received $1 million from the defense appropriations bill and is continuing to provide critical data to military organizations.

Switching to lollipops

By Website Administrator | Aug 22, 2008

Flipping a switch seems easy enough, unless you don't have the motor skills to do it. Some Kettering students retrofitted toys with lollipop switches for kids with disabilities.

Fulbright experience in India

By Website Administrator | Oct 24, 2008

Kettering professor Dr. Raghu Echempati found diversity in his Fulbright Scholar experience in India.

Family volunteering a winning idea

By Website Administrator | Nov 6, 2008

Kettering Professor Dr. Patrick Atkinson and his family won a Family Fun Magazine award for volunteering as a family. Their prize will benefit the entire community.

Identifying kids' range of motion

By Website Administrator | Dec 12, 2008

Current safety equipment and medical procedures for children are based on adult measurements and benchmarks. Two Kettering faculty have established child-sized measurements to improve everything from car seats to chiropractic care.

Engineering healing

By Website Administrator | Jan 9, 2009

With research funded by the federal government, a Kettering professor is working with orthopedic surgeons to improve healing of serious lower leg injuries for soldiers and civilians alike.