Incoming biomedical engineering freshman takes first place at regional and state design competitions
In fall 2015, Wayne State University will welcome many exceptional students into the College of Engineering. Among them is John Cockerill, an incoming freshman who will study biomedical engineering. Cockerill recently competed in the Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society's (MITES) regional and state competitions. He took first place in three categories for mechanical design:
"I am very glad that two semesters of hard work paid off, and I am looking forward to putting forth that same effort in my studies at Wayne State in biomedical engineering," says Cockerill.
Following this success, he received first place at the state competition in MD-11 and third place in MD-9 categories. His project involved reverse engineering a 6.2L LT1 oil pump wet sump from the C7 Chevrolet Corvette and reverse engineering a Stanley brand wood plane for his ad in category MD-19. Overall, he took home three of the first place engineering awards at regionals for Rochester High School.
"I chose Wayne State University because I was looking for a great engineering school that offered a biomedical engineering program," says Cockerill. "Wayne State's excellent reputation in biomedical engineering, combined with the Midtown location, made the choice easy for me. I am really looking forward to the fall!"