Established in 1891, the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is one of 9 academic departments within the College of Engineering at the University of Missouri (est. 1839) in Columbia, Missouri.
The Department offers the following undergraduate and graduate degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BS ME)
- Master of Engineering
- Master of Science in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Doctoral Degree in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
There are currently about 600 undergraduate and graduate students studying in the department.
What do mechanical & aerospace engineers do?
Mechanical engineers research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanical devices. Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines. Engineers in this discipline work on power-producing machines such as electric generators, internal combustion engines, and steam and gas turbines. They also work on power-using machines such as refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, machine tools, material handling systems, elevators and escalators, industrial production equipment, and robots used in manufacturing. Mechanical engineers also design tools that other engineers need for their work. In addition, mechanical engineers work in manufacturing or agriculture production, maintenance, or technical sales; many become administrators or managers.
