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The Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering is a two-semester, one-year program designed to enhance expertise in engineering science, modern technologies, and design principles. This curriculum prepares graduates for advanced industrial positions, offering specialized entry points into the workforce. With adaptable course structures, participants can specialize in single or multiple disciplines such as biomechanics, energy systems, robotics, computational analysis, spacecraft engineering, materials science, or design methodologies. The 30-credit graduate program combines technical coursework with a capstone design project, while allowing optional professional development classes for skill enhancement.
The materials engineering specialization caters to those pursuing careers in advanced material applications, production, and research. Graduates enter diverse sectors including aerospace, energy systems, and device engineering. The curriculum emphasizes solid mechanics, computational methods, and material sciences, leveraging Cornell's renowned expertise in computational mechanics and cutting-edge materials research. The program covers everything from modeling and simulation to experimental characterization and innovative material development, spanning nanoscale to macroscopic dimensions across material categories like metals, semiconductors, polymers, biomaterials, and biological tissues.