Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineers are well-rounded, creative individuals who work on all kinds of mechanical-, materials-, fluid-, thermal-, and environment-related problems.

They use the principles of science, together with mathematics, to design and develop new materials, devices, processes, and systems and to analyze, troubleshoot, and improve on existing products and systems.

They apply their innovative problem-solving skills to a host of human endeavors, including (but certainly not limited to) energy conversion, health sciences, aerospace, transportation, and manufacturing. In fact, almost every type of industry employs mechanical engineers!

Here are just a few examples of what you might be hired to do as a mechanical engineer:

• Design computational toolboxes, hip replacement joints, or hydrofoil surfboards
• Build satellites, space stations, or autonomous vehicles
• Develop new materials for medical and dental products or sports equipment
• Design miniature heat pumps for use in protective clothing
• Design wind turbines, photovoltaic panels, or other "green" energy sources
• Create processes and instruments to assess stream and forest health

MIME Undergraduate Advising and Program Planning

The OSU ME program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012. Telephone: 410-347-7700.