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We are a strong community of faculty and students who work together to generate advances in mechanical and aerospace engineering aimed at addressing a range of challenges in our world.


 

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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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Get the best of both worlds:  Enjoy the personal attention of our small department and the wide range of opportunities available in Washington, DC.


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Saniya Leblanc posing with a microscope

Professor Saniya LeBlanc Wins Presidential Early Career Award

January 21, 2025

MAE Professor Saniya LeBlanc receives the prestigious PECASE award for her groundbreaking research on nanomaterials, energy conversion, and thermal transport.

Megan Leftwich studying a sea lion flipper

Professor Leftwich Leads Collaborative Project with Drexel Engineering on Bio-Inspired Underwater Robots

January 8, 2025

Professor Megan Leftwich leads a GW-Drexel project, supported by the ONR, to develop underwater robots inspired by marine mammals, blending fluid dynamics and biomechanics.

Kausik Sarkar

Professor Kausik Sarkar Shares Innovative Research on Microbubbles with GITAM

December 24, 2024

MAE Prof. Kausik Sarkar shared his research on microbubbles and their applications in ultrasound-assisted tissue engineering at GITAM School of Technology.

 


 

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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.