Overview

Mechanical engineering focuses on the application of the principles of mechanics and materials to design machines and devices, including power-producing and power-using machines. In this energy-conscious world, a thorough understanding of energy and its uses is essential to sustainability. Mechanical Engineers help to design energy-efficient devices such as wind-turbines, as well as artificial knee joints that directly benefit society.

Mechanical engineering requires rigorous training in basic science and engineering principles along with the development of skills in the areas of computer-aided design, instrumentation, communication, and planning and management of design projects. The broad-based background is tailored to develop professionals who will be able to move between the technical and managerial aspects of Mechanical Engineering projects and to serve in key leadership positions within the engineering profession. View detailed information about the program courses.

Career opportunities are found virtually in any technological field where issues like reliability and failure of materials and structures are of utmost importance. These valuable skills could also launch a career in medicine, law, consulting, management, banking, finance, and so on.

Academic Distinction

The Mechanical Engineering program is the largest in the college and ranks among the largest in the nation. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, along with thriving minors in Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering. Distinguished faculty, dedicated to student success, lead groundbreaking research and foster an environment where students engage in hands-on, project-based learning. This approach nurtures creativity and prepares students for a multitude of job opportunities. Active in national competitions and professional engineering societies, students benefit from extensive undergraduate research, a job-ready curriculum, and state-of-the-art laboratories, ensuring they graduate equipped to tackle tomorrow's engineering challenges.

 

Key Highlights:

  • Hands-On Learning: Students engage in project-based learning throughout the curriculum, from exciting initiatives like pumpkin launches to comprehensive senior design projects, fostering creativity and practical skills.
  • Job-Ready Curriculum: With a strong focus on professional development and state-of-the-art laboratories, the curriculum ensures graduates are ready to tackle real-world engineering problems from day one.
  • Varied Career Paths: With a broad ABET-accredited curriculum offering numerous job prospects, students are well-equipped for the engineering workforce. Additionally, thriving minors in Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering provide further specialization and career opportunities.
  • Dedicated Faculty: The faculty comprises industry experts and recognized researchers in contemporary fields such as self-assembled materials, bioengineering technology, soft robotics, and green energy. They are deeply committed to student success and dedicated to mentoring the next generation of engineers.
  • Engaged Student Community: The vibrant student community offers numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth. Students excel in national competition teams, participate actively in professional societies, and gain valuable networking experiences through student chapters of professional organizations and industry internships. The community fosters student engagement with active research initiatives by allowing them to partner with faculty on contemporary topics.

Industry Advisory Board

The Mechanical Engineering Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) provides support and guidance from the community of professional engineers. The IAB provides valuable advice on the mission and goals of the Mechanical Engineering Department. The IAB also promotes a collaborative relationship between industry and academia.

Current Members

  • Acuity Brands
  • Alcoa
  • ALPLA
  • Bechtel International
  • Carrier Transicold
  • Chart Industries
  • Chrysler Motors
  • Clean Air America
  • Delta Airlines
  • Expanded Technologies, Inc.
  • Facility Integrations
  • Ferno Aviation & Military Systems
  • GE Energy
  • Holder Construction Company
  • Hyosung Motors
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Mitchell Metals, LLC
  • PCL
  • Pond & Company
  • Primus Design Services
  • Shaw Industries
  • Suniva, Inc.
  • Syska Hennessy Group, Inc.
  • TACG
  • Textron
  • Tom Barrow Company
  • Toyo Tires
  • TTA of Georgia
  • TUG Technologies
  • Tyden Brooks
  • Wesley International
  • Y12 Nuclear Securities
  • YKK USA

Shared Governance Documents

Bylaws of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ State University.

Department Bylaws

Department Promotion and Tenure Guidelines (in revision)
Standards and procedures for awarding promotion and/or tenure to the Department of Mechanical Engineering faculty members.