Student life

The academic program within mechanical and mechatronics engineering is both stimulating and demanding, but we offer a lot more than just a challenging course load.

As a student at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ, you’ll have access to fun and interesting people and places within the department and faculty, the university as a whole and broader À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ area.

Undergraduate facilities

WATiMake Lab

WATiMAKE

WATiMAKE offers students spaces for students to get hands-on experiences with engineering activities like design projects, course activities, prototypes, and much more. The labs are located in DWE 3509 and 3508. Plus, we have MME Clinic staff who can assist students with projects and provide instructions for the safe use of equipment.

Learn more about the equipment offered and how to access the labs here.

Teams based in the Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering

UW Alternate Fuels Team (UWAFT)

Faculty Advisor: Prof. Roydon Fraser, Ext 34764
Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering
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À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ ​Baja SAE Team

Faculty Advisor: Prof. H.J. Kwon, Ext 33427
Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering
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À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Formula Electric Team

Faculty Advisor: Prof. Amir Khajepour, Ext 36159
Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering
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UW Formula Motorsport Team

Faculty Advisor: Prof. Steve Lambert, Ext 84728 
Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering
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À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Mars Rover Team

Faculty Advisor: Prof. William W. Melek
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Email: uwmarsroverteam@gmail.com 

UW Micro-Aerial Vehicle Team

Faculty Advisor: Prof. Ehsan Toyserkani
Faculty Advisor: Prof. Steve Waslander
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UW Robotics Team

Faculty Advisor: Prof. William W. Melek
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À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Rocketry Team

Faculty Advisor: Prof. Andrew J.B. Milne, Ext 38028
Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering
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À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Submarine Racing Team

Faculty Advisor: Prof. Serhiy Yarusevych Ext. 35442
Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering
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WATSAT Team

Faculty Advisor: Prof. Armaghan Salehian, Ext 38531
Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering
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Email: watsat.info@gmail.com