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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 virtually all industrial sectors. Utah State's Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department has earned recognition at both regional and national levels. MAE alumni regularly rank among the top 10% in nationwide intercollegiate design competitions. Notably, in 2009, USU's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Team won first prize in an international contest. Graduate students in the program can learn from faculty members who have received prestigious awards. The MAE Department was honored with the university's 2010 Department Teaching Excellence Award for exceptional instructional quality across all courses.