MAJOR

Mechanical Engineering

Major

Overview

Machines may not have taken over the world as imagined in some science fiction, but they are certainly a big part of life today.

Students of mechanical engineering learn about the machines that bring convenience and excitement to our lives. They study the physics that make roller coasters loop and planes fly. They learn about the properties of materials that can withstand the heat of the sun and the cold of outer space. And they discover the secrets behind control systems such as the cruise control in the family car.

Leaders Who Majored in Mechanical Engineering

Emily Ma

Food Systems Lead,

X, the moonshot factory

Crystal Harvey

Assistant Director,

University of Nevada, Reno Innevation Center

Adam Steltzner

Engineer,

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Chriselle Galapon

Assistant Thermal Systems Engineer,

National Solar Observatory - Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope