Departments
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Develop Your Skills
Learn to research, design, develop and manufacture tools, machines and devices that make a difference in the world.
Message from the Chair
“At MAE, we embrace the spirit of the Show-Me State as our students consistently demonstrate their intelligence, diligence and dedication. This, combined with the exceptional value of a Mizzou education, ensures our graduates are highly sought after in both the public and private sectors, marking them as leaders in their fields.”
Explore New Possibilities
Study objects, systems and complex machinery in motion, applying key concepts to mechanical and aerospace engineering.
Choose Your Future
Launch into your career with a mechanical engineering degree from Mizzou, where you can gain hands-on experience with competition teams such as Mizzou AeroTigers, Mizzou Space Program, Mizzou Racing and more. By learning through doing, students engage in engineering as soon as they step onto campus.
See our Work
Meet our students, alumni and faculty and learn more about our work.
ABET Accreditation
The University of Missouri program, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org), under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
MAE News Feed
July 18, 2025
Mizzou Engineering remembers Ron Wood, esteemed alumnus and industry leader
The University of Missouri College of Engineering mourns the passing of Ron Wood (BS EE ’64), a distinguished alumnus and steadfast supporter of Mizzou Engineering.
July 17, 2025
Master’s student wins app competition at IISE conference
RJ Morrison’s app integrates AI to help users build, interact with and understand complex simulations without advanced technical expertise.
July 15, 2025
Robotics team prepares students for future careers
Mizzou Engineering is helping local high school students gain the skills and confidence to thrive in a demanding profession.
July 10, 2025
Protecting public health by investigating drinking water and soil contamination
PhD student Dibya Kanti Datta seeks to raise public awareness about emerging threats like microplastics and highlight the importance of environmental stewardship.