Students working on their Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree have some flexibility in designing a curriculum to meet their needs and interests. You may choose from a formal concentration in Aerospace Engineering, a minor in Biomedical Engineering, or create your own combination of technical electives with the help of your faculty advisor.

Active research ensures that the content of the undergraduate program is constantly renewed and maintained at a challenging technical level and integrates discovery learning into the program. Opportunities abound for mechanical engineering undergraduates to work with faculty and graduate students as research assistants, either for pay or independent study credit. We want our graduates to have the skills necessary to pursue advanced degrees.

Research in the department covers a broad range of topics including fluid mechanics, materials, nonlinear dynamics, and solid mechanics. In addition to these general areas of research, the department has six focused areas of research: biomechanics, composites and materials, environmental and biological fluid mechanics, robotics and controls, manufacturing sciences, and clean energy. More detailed information about our research program is available on our website.