Design Center Colorado (DCC) leads the way in providingÌýengineering design education to mechanical engineering undergraduate and graduate students in collaboration with industry and government agency sponsors. Through innovative curriculum, hands-on learning, state-of-the-art design facilities, and real-world project experiences for students, DCC boasts evidence-based methods for transitioning students successfully into the workplace.Ìý
DCC manages mechanical engineering active learning spaces and fabrication facilitiesÌýthat make the advanced design and entrepreneurialÌýwork ourÌýstudents are known for possible. These facilities includeÌýthe Chevron Design Studio, Graduate Design Studio, the Drop-In Design Lab (DIDL), the machine shop, design conference rooms and material testing equipment.Ìý
In addition to design education and facilities, DCC providesÌýfinancial support for annual Senior Design and Capstone Design projects, mentorship for students and coordination of Senior Design and Capstone Design project sponsors. DCC repeatedly attracts students from all over the globe in addition to sponsors ranging from start-ups to industrial conglomerates.
Design in Our Undergraduate Program
The mechanical engineering undergraduate degree at CU Boulder includesÌýa variety of design classes, starting with a freshman CAD class and ending withÌýSenior Design. StudentsÌýhave several opportunities to implement the design process andÌýstrengthenÌýtheir theoretical and hands-on engineering knowledge, increasing theirÌýcompetitive edge after graduation. Learn more about the design courses undergraduate students are encouraged to take.Ìý
Design in Our Graduate Program
The Graduate Design Program is focused on educating MS and PhD students through hands-on design learning and industry-sponsored projects. The cornerstone of this program is aÌýsequence of courses that begins in the fall semesterÌýand culminatesÌýfour semesters later in May.ÌýLearn more about the design courses available to graduate studentsÌýstudying mechanical engineering at CU Boulder.ÌýÌý