ABOUT US

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC) is the largest in the state and among the largest and most prominent in the nation. The department offers the Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in both mechanical engineering (ME) and aerospace engineering (AE). The department also offers an accelerated B.S./M.S. degrees in both mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering.

The strengths of the department include the thermal sciences, particularly thermal fluids, fluid mechanics, and combustion; mechanical sciences, including manufacturing mechanics, structural dynamics, materials, and controls; and the aerospace sciences, particularly aerodynamics, aircraft design, hypersonics, propulsion, flight research using UAVs, and computational fluid dynamics.

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering has an enrollment of around 1000 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students.

Vision

Our vision is to place NC State University at the forefront of mechanical and aerospace engineering education, research and outreach programs.

Mission

Our mission is to be a flagship engineering department that benefits all people of North Carolina and the global society by:

• Making a profound impact on current and emerging technologies;
  
  
• Fostering exemplary, synergistic multidisciplinary research and education programs in close partnership with industry and government;
  
  
• Providing a stimulating environment and supportive infrastructure for professional and scholarly development; and
  
  
• Graduating highly skilled, ethical engineers who will be able to stay at the forefront of a rapidly changing world and be the future leaders in technology and society.

ME Program Educational Objectives

A. The Mechanical Engineering program is preparing its graduates for:

1. Engineering problem solving
2. Mechanical and thermal systems design & manufacturing
3. Productive engineering practice, research or management
4. Continuing education and learning on the job

B. The Mechanical Engineering program is preparing its graduates for:

1. Engineering problem solving using engineering analysis, experimentation and creativity based on sound mathematical and scientific principles
2. Mechanical and thermal systems design & manufacturing requiring knowledge of the discipline, multidisciplinary teamwork, good communication skills and an understanding of the importance of cost and time management
3. Productive engineering practice, research or management within the public, private or academic sectors by using the technical, professional, ethical and societal knowledge, skills and attitudes required for success in the complex modern world
4. Continuing education and learning on the job and the ability to apply lessons learned to new situations either as an individual or as a member of a group

AE Program Educational Objectives

A. The Aerospace Engineering program is preparing its graduates for:

1. Engineering problem solving
2. Aircraft and space systems design, analysis & manufacturing
3. Productive engineering practice, research or management
4. Continuing education and learning on the job

B. The Aerospace Engineering program is preparing its graduates for:

1. Engineering problem solving using engineering analysis, experimentation and creativity based on sound mathematical and scientific principles
2. Aircraft and space systems design, analysis & manufacturing requiring knowledge of the discipline, multidisciplinary teamwork, good communication skills and an understanding of the importance of cost and time management
3. Productive engineering practice, research or management within the public, private or academic sectors by using the technical, professional, ethical and societal knowledge, skills and attitudes required for success in the complex modern world
4. Continuing education and learning on the job and the ability to apply lessons learned to new situations either as an individual or as a member of a group

“Although institutions may use different terminology, for purposes of Criterion 2, program educational objectives are broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to achieve.” Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs , ABET, October 2005