MAE系提供航空航天工程，机械工程专业的研究生课程，从而获得理学硕士学位和哲学博士学位。机械与航空航天工程博士学位课程的任务是为学生提供广泛而卓越的教育，为他们做好准备在日益复杂的世界中表现出色并成为富有创造力的领导者和导师。具体而言，该计划为学生提供了丰富而动态的研究密集型环境，以增强和应用他们的知识，发展高级专业技能，并为该领域做出独特的学术贡献。对卓越，奖学金和专业发展的承诺是我们的机械和航空航天工程博士学位课程的标志。研究生将进入并成功从事机械工程和其他适合其背景，兴趣和技能的专业的职业。通过工程
Our curriculum focuses on blending a mastery of the fundamentals of mechanical engineering with creativity, societal awareness and leadership skills to produce leaders who know how to solve the problems that most need our attention.<br><br>We cultivate a research-intensive environment and tackle everything from the integration of data analytics to the dynamics of rotating machinery, additive manufacturing, nanotechnology, robotics, combustion, heat transfer and more. Our recent innovations include a portable device to easily detect sickle cell anemia in low-resource settings, and a biohybrid robot that integrates 3-D-printed parts with a sea slug muscle to produce a cyborg-esque bot that could travel further than traditional robots.<br><br>Our inclusive and dynamic department culture nurtures collaboration between faculty, students and staff, so you’ll find a welcoming and supportive environment as you explore your academic or research pursuits. Our five-year PhD in Mechanical Engineering program allows you to hone your expertise through our rigorous curriculum as you specialize in topics such as dynamics, control, and manufacturing; fluids and thermal sciences; or solid mechanics.