Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Technology

  • Aviation student Madeline talks with Madison Shinaberry, an aviation mechanic, to learn what a day in the life of an aviation mechanic is like, the different education and certification requirements, and how a trip to an aviation museum changed her life.

  • Madeline Steffe, an aviation student at Eastern Michigan University, talks with pilots Lindsey Jorgensen and Katherine Haas to learn all about what it takes to make it as an airline pilot. She’ll learn about the day to day life of a pilot and even get a chance to go through a pre-flight check!

  • Dhara Patel, an aviation student at Eastern Michigan University, meets with two women working in Airline Operations to learn about how they juggle their many responsibilities, the skills required to work in their field, and why their jobs are so exciting.

  • Dhara Patel, an aviation student at Eastern Michigan University, meets with Tari Skousen, a recruit for the cargo airline USA Jet. Learn about the first step toward a career as a pilot, how pilot certifications work, and what other careers there are in aviation.

  • The field of additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, is rapidly growing and evolving. With its unique ability to create physical objects from digital designs, 3D printing is becoming increasingly prevalent and important. It has opened up a world of possibilities for creating complex parts at a fraction of the cost and time associated with traditional manufacturing methods. As this technology continues to become more accessible, there are more opportunities than ever for those interested in pursuing a career in this field.

  • Develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children’s toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.

  • How do connected vehicles talk to each other anyways? Elise Feldpausch, MDOT connected vehicle specialist, takes you on an adventure discussing the safety benefits of CAV and why MDOT is involved in the CAV game in the first place.

  • Paige goes On the Job learning about electric vehicles and what a career as an electrician installing and servicing EV Charging Stations is like.

  • Kayden goes On the Job at May Mobility to learn about emerging careers in the field of autonomous vehicles.

  • Ben went from studying landscape architecture to becoming an electric vehicle technician who is passionate about climate change. Find out how he integrates the two studies in his field!