Mechanical Engineering

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Faculty Position Announcement

Nominations and applications are being solicited for the position of Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Kansas (KU). View this brochure for more details.

Annual Awards Banquet Summary

New Pre-requisite Requirements

This is for current and prospective students. Visit the News page for more information

Fall 2011 Newsletter

Check out the latest edition of the ME Vibrations Newsletter! For previous newsletters visit the News & Info Section.

Spring Machine Shop Hours

Tutoring in ME course

(for ME students) More information can be obtained by contacting Carole Chavarria (carole-c@ku.edu), who will make connections with the Tutoring Coordinator. First four sessions are free.

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Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineers use principles of mechanics and energy to do research and to develop, design, manufacture, and test tools, machines, motors, engines and other mechanical devices.

They work on power-producing machines and develop power-using machines. They also work in areas such as the medical field, patents and other legal activities, management, forensic engineering, environmental engineering, and engineering sales. Learn more about working as a mechanical engineer.

Mission at KU in Mechanical Engineering

The mission at the University of Kansas, Department of Mechanical Engineering, is to provide our students with an education of high quality, generate and apply knowledge, and serve both society and the engineering profession. In support of this mission, there are three objectives.

1. Our graduates will be technically skilled in the principles of mechanical engineering.
2. Our graduates will be successful in their chosen career path while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.
3. Our graduates will continue learning throughout their careers while productively contributing to their organizations and communities. They will demonstrate the attitudes and abilities of leaders who effectively adapt to our changing global society.

Learn more about mechanical engineering at KU.

Our Faculty and Staff

The mechanical engineering faculty represent diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. Varied interests include thermal energy, biomechanical engineering, internal combustion engines, robotics, computer software engineering, computer-aided manufacturing, heat transfer, and composite materials. Many professors take their industrial experience to the classroom. Visit our Faculty & Staff page to learn more.

Mechanical Engineering Research

Some concepts/processes cannot be taught entirely within the confines of a classroom. Because pertinent and timely research is the heart of any university-level educational program, the University of Kansas Department of Mechanical Engineering is committed to maintaining a variety of research programs. Undergraduate research experience is encouraged. Learn more about mechanical engineering research at KU.

For more information about the Mechanical Engineering program at the University of Kansas please email kume@ku.edu with your name and mailing address along with your request for information. Also, stop by the Department's office, 3138 Learned Hall, to pick up brochures and hard copies of enrollment requirements and information as needed.

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