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Mechanical engineering focuses on developing mechanical systems and machinery that benefit society. Professionals in this field engage in researching and designing various mechanical devices, such as engines, tools, and machines. This wide-ranging discipline enables graduates to pursue careers across almost every industrial sector. The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at USU ranks second nationally in research funding for aerospace engineering. Students regularly achieve top positions in national engineering contests, providing them with practical engineering and research experience, along with recognition for their undergraduate contributions. The department collaborates with the Space Dynamics Lab (part of the USU Research Foundation), a globally acknowledged research institution that secures over $50 million annually in funding. Students also have the chance to gain employment at the Space Dynamics Laboratory.
Aerospace engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and testing aircraft, spacecraft, and missile systems, as well as overseeing their production. Those specializing in aerospace engineering are equipped to become either aeronautical or astronautic engineers. Aeronautical engineers focus on aircraft, whereas astronautic engineers specialize in spacecraft.