Faculty Perspectives
Associate Professor Michael M. Stanisic

"By the time students reach this senior design course, they have the basic knowledge that will serve them well in the working world," says Associate Professor Michael M. Stanisic, course instructor for AME 470: Senior Design in Mechanical Engineering. "What they lack is the experience in putting that knowledge to work. That's the purpose of the course." According to Stanisic, not only does the course give the students the opportunity to apply all the skills they have learned to complete a very specific project, but they also learn how to work in teams. "They quickly learn to understand and appreciate what each team member brings to the table," he says. "They also learn the value of communication and coordination among team members to deliver a product on time and within budget."