Our Mission

The purpose of the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Council is to serve the University of Michigan ME Graduate Community through three main objectives:

1) Build a strong sense of community within the department.

2) Organize programs which promote academic and professional development, social wellness, and DEI objectives.

3) Serve as a means of communication between graduate students and department administrators.

Get and give advice on how to make it through graduate school.


Present your own research or learn about the research of others in our seminars.

Learn the basics of software platforms that you will encounter throughout your graduate degree.

Volunteer with local youth and spark their interest for engineering.



Meet new members of the mechanical engineering department in a casual atmosphere.


Celebrate the diversity of our department through events supporting students of all cultures and identities.