With advanced robotics and automation, additive manufacturing and 3D printing, and wearables and IoT devices, technology is opening the door for progressive manufacturers to reimagine their operations. Not since the first Industrial Revolution has the manufacturing industry transformed more than it has in the last 20 years.

Engineers from all disciplines focus on the design and operation of integrated systems for the production of high-quality, economically competitive products.

The Manufacturing & Materials Community is designed to keep students informed about relevant industry news and connect them with related opportunities.

Future of Engineering Careers: Emerging Trends and Opportunities

Engineers are at the forefront of innovation, helping advance society and solve some of our biggest problems. Every day, they push the boundaries of what’s possible in technology, construction, manufacturing, medicine, and beyond. As new technologies emerge and industry standards …

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Explore Top Robotics Companies through Built In

Built In is an online community for startups and tech companies. Find startup jobs, tech news and events. For millions of tech professionals nationwide, Built In is the best place to learn about the industry, build connections and carve out …

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Engineering, OT students work with patients to design assistive tech

Inaugural Make-A-Thon produces functional devices for St. Louisans with physical challenges.

Team Rainbow Butterfly Rangers was on a mission — to create an assistive technology device that would help Berlin, a bubbly 6-year old with cerebral palsy, carry her plates and …

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‘Elegance in Simplicity:’ A Prototype is Born

Students in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis designed prototypes for a device that could help environmental engineers monitor the air quality impact of factory farms in Missouri. The students built their prototypes in the 

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Podcast: Celebrating Black History Month with Ted Colbert, President and CEO of Boeing Global Services

Celebrating Black History Month with Ted Colbert, President and CEO of Boeing Global Services and Executive Vice President of The Boeing Company- In this episode, we talk to Theodore (Ted) Colbert III, Executive Vice President of The Boeing Company and …

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McKelvey Engineering Professional Development Stipend

In an effort to provide an equitable opportunity for students to make professional connections, stay current with developments and advancements in …

Nationally Competitive Industry Graduate Fellowships & Research Internships

Below is a list of competitive industry graduate fellowships and research internships for MS and PhD students. The majority have …

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real world challenges. Founded in 1880 as the American Society of …