BSc in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics in Philadelphia United States | University of Pennsylvania

The undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics combines practical laboratory experience with solid theoretical foundations. Through interactive, design-focused projects, students gain educational preparation that equips Penn's mechanical engineers to tackle challenges in both industry and research. Traditionally, first-year mechanical engineering students nationwide have faced curricula heavy with mathematics, physics, and chemistry, gradually progressing toward applying their knowledge to real-world engineering solutions. Mark Yim, Professor and former MEAM Undergraduate Curriculum Chair, explains how the previous passive learning approach presented information and equations leading to single correct answers, detached from practical context. "Today's students learn differently," he notes. "They seek earlier connections between theory and real-world applications. Consequently, MEAM faculty developed an integrated practice curriculum that engages all students in applying textbook theories to practical situations."