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Mechanical engineering encompasses diverse specializations like dynamics, acoustics and vibration, energy systems, vehicle design, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, experimental stress evaluation, solid mechanics, production methods and materials, friction studies, computational methods, optical measurement, metal forming mechanics, and joint fastening systems. The Mechanical Engineering Department focuses its graduate-level research and education on these and related disciplines.
The MS in mechanical engineering program aims to equip students for higher-level engineering positions in industry or continued academic pursuits. Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, though those with degrees in related engineering, science, or mathematics fields may be admitted with potential prerequisite courses to address any gaps in preparation.