The mechanical engineering curriculum at Wayne State is designed to prepare students for many applied fields. Located in Detroit, Mich., the heart of the American auto industry, the Wayne State College of Engineering draws strength from the region's robust engineering culture. Students and faculty enjoy unrivaled connections to industry, the latest research, and cutting edge technology. The hands-on learning environment stems from studying and working under the direction of recognized world experts pioneering research and development.

Faculty members in the department are currently engaged in many diverse aspects of the discipline. One of the strongest points about our department is our faculty. Nationally recognized scientists and researchers, they are also dynamic instructors who really care about the education of their students. Many have strong connections to the industry and bring a practical, professional perspective to their lectures and labs.

Our department places a high priority on its undergraduate education program. Courses are regularly assessed to ensure the highest academic standards. The department has invested close to $175,000 in the last three years to upgrade the lab euipment and data acquistion systems. An Honors Program in engineering attracts and challenges the most outstanding students. Liaisons with industry result in sponsored class design projects and keep our programs on the cutting edge of industry practices.

The opportunities in the firld of mechanical engineering are diverse and virtually unlimited. The challenge of a mechanical engineer may lie in the perfection and reliability of a device that will be duplicated a million-fold or in the control optimization of a single complex system of unique design.