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Mechanical engineers create and innovate numerous products, systems, and technologies that drive modern society. They utilize mathematics, physics, chemistry, and various scientific disciplines, combined with computational tools and instrumentation, to develop diverse hardware, software, and integrated systems.
The University of New Mexico's Mechanical Engineering bachelor's program equips graduates with essential competencies to thrive in this dynamic field. Furthermore, the BSME degree establishes a robust scientific base for pursuing advanced degrees like MBAs, MDs, or DDS programs. UNM engineering students gain practical experience through energy and transportation initiatives, from competitive racecars to stratospheric balloon missions, and from sustainable architecture to renewable energy solutions.
Our Mechanical Engineering facility itself serves as an active energy research laboratory, conceptualized by UNM professors and learners. This innovative structure provides tangible demonstrations of thermal storage mechanics, energy conservation techniques, smart grid applications, and beyond. The curriculum trains students to employ scientific and mathematical fundamentals in designing, improving, and assessing mechanical systems for industrial applications and consumer products, encompassing manufacturing machinery, power generation units, vehicular systems, structural enclosures, motion control mechanisms, and computerized automation technologies.