Synthetic biology aims to apply engineering principles and the design process to create biological systems with new and desired functionalities 1. While it is seen by many as a young field that ...

Microbiome engineering seeks to reshape microbial communities to improve ecosystem function. However, many efforts fail due to inadequate design principles, often resulting in a loss of key ...

The primary objective of the introductory engineering projects course is to provide an overview of engineering careers, primarily through open-ended, hands-on design experiences. This text and ...

Have you ever thought about how and why something was designed? Who was considered a “stakeholder” for the design? And what biases are baked within the process of designing something? These are some ...

Bridge the gap between ecology and engineering in the Ecological Engineering program at Michigan Tech. Learn by doing, working across disciplines, to integrate engineering practices with ecological ...

Our courses meet immediate and future needs of industry and society, preparing the next generation of design engineers in climate change, sustainability, systems thinking, artificial intelligence, ...