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Positioned between New Mexico's Spaceport America to the north and Van Horn's Blue Origin facility to the east, UTEP sits at the heart of a premier region for space exploration and aerospace innovation. Aerospace and aeronautical engineering students have opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research spanning satellite development, moon missions, robotic systems, spacecraft navigation, zero-gravity additive manufacturing, rocket engine technologies, and extraterrestrial soil analysis.
Student Learning Objectives
Capability to analyze, define, and resolve challenging engineering issues using engineering fundamentals, scientific principles, and mathematical concepts
Skill in implementing engineering designs that address specific requirements while accounting for public safety, environmental concerns, and socioeconomic impacts worldwide
Proficiency in conveying technical information clearly to diverse groups
Understanding of ethical obligations in engineering practice and the capacity to evaluate decisions based on their worldwide technical, ecological, and societal consequences