Advance the forefront of materials science and engineering by developing new theories and models or innovative approaches to materials processing, microcharacterization or engineering of materials with novel properties.

Advance your career—and technological innovations—with a more in-depth knowledge of the properties and capabilities of metals, ceramics, semiconductors and composite materials.

Fully explore and add to the field with concentrated research in fluids and thermal sciences, turbulence and fluid machinery.

Hone your expertise in mechanical engineering by specializing in biomechanics; dynamics, control and manufacturing; or solid mechanics.

Delve further into aircraft and spacecraft design, aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, combustion science and more to take your career to the next level.

From biologically inspired robotics to experimental and computational solid mechanics, learn the next level of mechanical engineering.

Be a problem solver with a tool belt that includes a broad range of engineering fundamentals. Examples of career areas include pollution remediation, transportation, low-cost housing, elective medical care and crime control.

Combine the unique problem-solving approach of physics with engineering science and design to address new problems in our rapidly changing technological base.

Develop high-flying technology—from aircraft and spacecraft to satellites and more.

Build and test all kinds of machines and mechanical systems, from next-generation engines to artificial joints to high-tech manufacturing plants.