The mission of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is the education of professionals in mechanical, aerospace, and nuclear engineering, the dissemination of knowledge and technology, and the development of innovative solutions to problems in these fields.

Our graduates work for a variety of organizations, including research laboratories, design organizations, nuclear power plants, academic institutions and regulatory organizations. Students work side-by-side with faculty on projects for research sponsors such as the Department of Energy, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NASA, DOE national laboratories, nuclear power plants and others.