The Cooper Union in New York City offers undergraduate and graduate programs in mechanical engineering. The school's undergraduate program stresses engineering science fundamentals presented largely through courses in computer science. Students are encouraged to explore programs of personal interest through the school's broad array of elective coursework. Undergraduate coursework includes general chemistry, introductory computer science, mechanics and principles of design. Graduate areas of concentration included computer-aided design, robotics, aerodynamics and materials mechanics.
The Cooper Union
Department of Mechanical Engineering
41 Cooper Square
New York NY, 10003
212-353-4299
me.cooper.edu
Bachelor's and master's degree programs in mechanical engineering are offered at the California Polytechnic State University. The school's undergraduate program is accredited by the national Board for Engineering and Technology. Bachelor of Science concentrations range from mechatronics, materials engineering and energy conversion to HVAC and solar systems and automotive engineering. Programs feature a robust docket of lab work at the school's numerous research facilities. CalPoly's graduate course is concluded with a senior capstone thesis project related to contemporary issues in mechanical engineering.
California Polytechnic State University
College of Engineering
Building 13, Room 266
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
805-756-2131
ceng.calpoly.edu
The Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology educates aspiring mechanical engineers across all fields of the discipline, from transportation to energy and materials analysis. The school's energy production, utilization and forecasting trains students in national and international trends in renewable energy, petrochemical engineering, power systems and climate change. The Rose-Hulman graduate program stresses the potential global, economic and societal impact developments in mechanical engineering can foster through the development of analytical, experimental and computational research methods.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
5500 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47803
812-877-1511
rose-hulman.edu
Undergraduate coursework at MIT's department of mechanical engineering emphasizes communication skills and group problem solving strategies in concert with hands-on laboratory work and specialized design projects. Coursework includes robotics, bioengineering, product development and sustainable development. MIT mechanical engineering graduate students construct an original research, project development or design thesis project in collaboration with a faculty staff member, the results of which are presented in a symposium prior to completion of the course.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
School of Engineering
Room 1-206
77 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-253-3291
engineering.mit.edu