An immersive experience in industry

This summer, four mechanical engineering graduate students had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working in industry. Through the recently launched Industry Immersion Project Program (I2P), students were paired with a company and tasked with tackling a short-term project. Projects in this inaugural year for the program came from a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, robotics, and aerospace engineering. A flagship program of the MechE Alliance, the I2P Program matches students with a company and project that best fits within their own academic experience at MIT. Projects are designed to be short term, lasting three to six months. Building upon programs such as the Master of Engineering in Advanced Manufacturing and Design and Leaders for Global Operations, which foster collaborations between students and the manufacturing industry, the I2P Program offers graduate students real-world experiences across industries.