from aerospace, computers, and automotives, to construction, robotics, and energy systems, mechanical engineers are at the forefront of innovation in many fields.

this program helps students form big-picture perspectives of potential opportunities in the broad discipline and provides the diverse research experiences they will need to make their own mark on the field. students will model, design, and lead experiments to verify thermal systems, mechanical systems, components, or processes while considering real-world constraints and the impact their solution may have on society.

students may also work alongside faculty on industry-sponsored research. for example, students have contributed to research for departments of the u.s. government, nasa, and for private companies, like hewlett-packard, general atomics, and battelle.