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Mechanical engineering is a broad area of engineering that centers on creating and improving the machines and systems that make modern life possible. For instance:

The use and economical conversion of energy from natural sources into other useful energy to provide power, light, heat, cooling, and transportation
Design and production of machines to lighten the burden of human work
Creative planning, development, and operation of systems for using energy, machines, and resources
The processing of materials into products useful to people.

The mechanical engineering program at WSU is particularly strong in aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials science, controls, mechanical design, and thermal design.

In addition to on its Pullman campus, WSU also offers mechanical engineering degrees at WSU Tri-Cities, WSU Vancouver, WSU North Puget Sound at Everett, and WSU at Olympic College in Bremerton.

Strengths of the program

Our curriculum is laboratory intensive and provides students with ample opportunities for hands-on laboratory experiences.
Highly qualified mechanical engineering students can apply for a program to earn graduate degree credit while working on their bachelor's degree.
All design projects in the capstone design course are industrially sponsored, providing valuable connections with field professionals.
Interact with faculty outside the classroom by assisting in their research projects.
Learn in one of the few programs that provides both mechanical engineering and materials science within the same department, providing the opportunity to learn both areas of engineering and work cooperatively on projects with students from a different discipline.
You can join a math, science, and engineering community residence hall at WSU Pullman—share classes with your neighbors, study together, get free tutoring, and use the hall’s computer lab.
Faculty members in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering teach nearly 100 percent of lecture courses, including the introductory courses in our programs.

Mechanical engineering students at WSU are likely to take some of the following classes:

Calculus
Physics
Computer Programming
Mechanics of Materials
Thermodynamics
Fluid Dynamics
Engineering Analysis
Thermal and Fluids Laboratory
Manufacturing Processes
Heat Transfer
Mechatronics
Machine Design

Careers

An education in mechanical engineering provides students with problem-solving approaches to practical applications. These skills are used in the areas of mechanical and systems design, the study of energy and the environment, equipment development, manufacturing, CAD/CAM, project engineering, production management, applied research, and sales and service.

Mechanical engineering graduates are employed as engineers, technical supervisors, and managers.

In the Pacific Northwest, demand for mechanical engineers increases as career opportunities in aerospace, semiconductors, and materials processing grow.