With over 30 full-time faculty members dedicated to teaching and research, the Department of Mechanical Engineering supports research in numerous relevant fields. We advance aerospace research and often work with NASA on research methods for its future missions. The Institute for Sustainable Manufacturing pioneers new manufacturing standards that respect the planet’s resources. Our Institute of Research for Technological Development (IR4TD) explores fire research, painting technology research, lean manufacturing systems and more. Mechanical engineering is a diverse discipline, and our robust faculty is engaged in every aspect of it.
Three Engineering Wildcats Inducted into Frank G. Ham Society of Character
Inductees have shown an extraordinary commitment to academic excellence, athletic participation, personal development, career preparation and serving as a role model.
Stuckert Named Fraternity Man of Year
Stuckert served as chairman and chief executive officer of Hilliard Lyons, Inc., from 1995 to 2003.
Suzanne Smith Elected AIAA Fellow
Only 29 of the 33,000 AIAA members from across the U.S. and around the world were selected.
