Support Mechanical Engineering’s NEW Manufacturing Skills Workshop – where Comets turn ideas into products.
Launched in August 2025, the Manufacturing Skills Workshops prepare UTD students for internships and careers through hands‑on, progressive training. Across five modules from first year through senior year, students learn shop safety, hand tools, precision measurement, milling, turning, and welding.
The program bridges classroom theory and real‑world manufacturing, equipping students for careers in manufacturing, mechanical design, and related fields. Piloted with strong endorsement from industry partners, the workshops operate alongside traditional coursework yet are not funded by tuition or student fees.
Students who complete all five modules graduate ready to contribute immediately to design teams and manufacturing operations. Donor support enables equipment, materials, and expert instruction needed to serve up to 1,000 students annually, directly improving graduate readiness.
$150 Funds 1 Hands-On Manufacturing Project
Provides essential materials and consumable supplies—such as metal stock, cutting tools, welding materials, and safety equipment—for students participating in the Manufacturing Skills Workshops.
Your $150 gift ensures students gain meaningful, hands‑on experience that transforms classroom learning into real‑world skills.
