Ryan is a mechanical engineering Ph.D. candidate doing research in the area of dynamics and vibrations at Michigan State University. Specifically, my research is focused on designing vibration absorbers for automotive engines which has involved collaborative studies with Chrysler and Ford. Ryan(I) is(am) the lead instructor for the Mechanical Engineering portion of MST @ MSU which is a challenging two week program aimed to give young minds a basic understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles through hands-on activities.