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Mechanical engineering focuses on developing mechanical systems and machinery that benefit society. Professionals in this field research and design various mechanical devices, from engines to tools and equipment. This versatile discipline offers career opportunities across diverse industries. Utah State's Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department has earned recognition at regional and national levels. MAE alumni regularly rank in the top 10% of national student design competitions. In 2009, USU's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Team won first prize in an international contest. Graduate students in the program can learn from distinguished, award-winning professors. The MAE Department was honored with the university's 2010 Department Teaching Excellence Award for exceptional instructional quality across all faculty.