Mechanical Engineering in Motion

Mechanical engineering is at the heart of solving today’s most pressing challenges, from sustainable energy and resilient infrastructure to advanced manufacturing and intelligent systems. Our department brings together faculty, students and partners who are driven by curiosity, ingenuity and a shared commitment to impact. Through rigorous academics, hands-on learning and cutting-edge research, we prepare mechanical engineers to lead in an increasingly complex world.

Our faculty are advancing research that addresses real-world problems, while our students gain experience that extends far beyond the classroom. From undergraduate design teams and laboratory-based courses to graduate research and industry collaboration, our community is focused on turning ideas into solutions. These experiences not only deepen technical expertise, but also build the leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills that define successful engineers.

Your generosity accelerates mechanical engineering research, modern learning environments and real-world problem solving with lasting impact. Giving Day support allows us to respond quickly to emerging opportunities and invest where the need and potential is greatest. Gifts raised will be used to:

• Enhance student experiences, including hands-on projects, professional development opportunities, conference travel and access to modern tools and equipment.
• Support innovative research, enabling faculty and students to explore new ideas, pilot projects and interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Strengthen our learning environments, from laboratory upgrades to shared spaces that foster creativity, collaboration and discovery.
• Expand access and opportunity, helping ensure that talented students can fully participate in the mechanical engineering experience.

These flexible resources are critical. They allow us to bridge funding gaps, seed new initiatives and provide timely support that directly benefits our students and research mission. Most importantly, they help ensure that our department remains dynamic, inclusive and forward-looking.

Giving Day is an opportunity for our entire community of alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends to come together in support of mechanical engineering. Every gift, at any level, plays a role in moving our department forward.

By investing in Mechanical Engineering in Motion, you are empowering the next generation of engineers, advancing impactful research and helping transform ideas into solutions that matter. Thank you for being part of this momentum.