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Prepare for your future: Our rigorous academic programs equip you to succeed in a wide variety of exciting and challenging occupations.

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Micro to macro: Conduct research alongside our faculty on a range of topics from nanotechnologies to aircraft design.

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(L to R) Professors Elias Balaras, Xitong Liu, and Ahmed Louri

Faculty Awards Highlight GW Engineering’s Commitment to Societal Impact

May 20, 2026

Alongside fellow GW Engineering award winners, Professor Elias Balaras received the Distinguished Career Award at GW’s 16th annual Faculty Honors Ceremony.

Back view of people working and managing flight in mission control center.

Double Alumna Featured for Her Key Role in Artemis II Data Collection

April 30, 2026

Alumna Arianna Haven played a key role in NASA’s Artemis II mission, capturing critical reentry data and communicating with mission control to ensure the safety of future astronauts.

Dr. Michael Plesniak

Illinois Tech Honors Michael Plesniak with Distinguished Alumni Award

April 28, 2026

MAE Professor and Department Chair Michael Plesniak received the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award from Illinois Tech, where he lectured on vortex dynamics and human speech pathologies.

 


 

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The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering) offers an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. Students majoring in mechanical engineering may also elect to study one of the several options offered by the department in: aerospace engineering, robotics, patent law, biomechanical engineering, or medical preparation.