Create A Better World
We Strive to Serve People
You'll find that the research and projects from across the College show our dedication to making a difference. At Detroit Mercy, starting your freshman year, you work here will impact people and the world in which we live.
Being located in Detroit offers a competitive advantage for our students. The city provides an opportunity to interact with people from different backgrounds and unique needs. You'll gain practical experience while making a difference right in our community.
Find real projects by our students
Senior Capstone Project
Through your senior capstone project, you might find yourself
- Helping the world through energy conservation,
- Designing water treatment options,
- Installing solar panels and educating those around you,
- Designing and building a health information kiosk.
Enabling Technologies
Developing products for clients helps Detroit Mercy's Engineering students prepare for careers in innovative fields and these types of projects fill a gap in needs. Since disability types and levels vary from person to person, there is usually a need for a unique solution for each project client.
Research
Our students:
- Design more efficient, safer vehicles using metal foam,
- Discover new ways to make biodiesel,
- Clean the environment with proteins binding to heavy metals,
- Study the chemistry of aging,
- Work on hydrogen fuel cells and
- Determine what makes transit systems effective.