Project Dynamo: A Brinkman Experience

The Dynamo program at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is an innovative initiative designed to serve as an early generator for industry. The ‘Dynamo’ was an early ‘energy generator’ instrumental in accelerating the manufacturing industry. This program brings together a team of multidisciplinary students who are passionate about optimizing and utilizing one of the most advanced student laboratories on the RIT campus. Dynamo aims to integrate students into the learning paradigm by developing strategic changes, understanding relevant industry needs, and incorporating insights from co-op experiences and interactions with key stakeholders.

Project goals include:

• Involve students in research opportunities early in their academic career
• Provide students with opportunities to directly impact their academic facilities
• Provide students with leadership and teamwork experience on projects
• Increase industry engagement and partnerships through student-led projects
• Optimize the utilization and teaching potential of the Brinkman Laboratory
• Increase visibility of RIT's learning resources
• Convert the lab to a 'student-run' facility

Examples of work in this space include risk analysis, application of engineering principles, project management, optimization of work and process flow, and engaging future engineers through summer camps and K-12 outreach.

Project Dynamo provides unparalleled opportunity to both students and the local industry, fostering a dynamic environment that bridges academia and industry.

• Manufacturing Systems
• CNC (Computer Numerical Control)
• Scientific Method
• PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
• Agile Project Management
• Mentorship
• Industrial Outreach
• Undergraduate Research
• DFMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly)
• Operations Research
• Risk Analysis
• Facilities Layout
• Marketing
• Lean Principles and Applications

• All Engineering Majors
• Engineering Technology Majors
• College of Business
• College of Art and Design
• SOIS
• Other majors

Meeting times and locations will be determined at the beginning of each semester based on team members' availability

• Full Project Team Meetings: held at least once per week to discuss progress, challenges, and next steps.
• Sub-Team Meetings: conducted as frequently as needed to ensure continuous collaboration and alignment on tasks.