William B. Burnsed Jr. Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering Department (MABE Department)

Mission

The mission of the William B. Burnsed, Jr. Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering is to provide quality education at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and to create and disseminate knowledge and technology in the fields of mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, and biomedical engineering.

What do Mechanical Engineers Do?

Mechanical Engineers design and develop machines and systems that move or that convert energy. That involves everything from microscale sensors and actuators to large-scale power plants, automotive engines, and industrial machinery.

Mechanical Engineers are inventors. They work in automotive, aerospace, and marine transportation to invent safer and more efficient ways to move people and things. They develop new energy systems to generate power while reducing carbon emission. They design medical devices that improve health and extend life. Mechanical Engineering is a thrilling and inspiring profession.

Mechanical Engineers are versatile problem-solvers. They design and build devices and systems of all sizes – ranging from nanoparticles for delivering drugs and treating disease, to cutting-edge ocean exploration vessels. They develop new, sustainable sources of energy and inventing safer and more efficient vehicles for land, sea, and air. Mechanical Engineers solve problems to improve peoples’ lives.

What do Aerospace Engineers Do?

Aerospace Engineers design and build aircraft, spacecraft, and related systems. That encompasses everything from the small drones and satellites to the commercial airplanes, military jets, and spacecraft for space exploration.

Aerospace Engineers are innovative problem-solvers. They work in the aviation, defense, and space sectors to innovate technologies for transporting people and cargo efficiently and safely beyond our planet. They design advanced aircraft and spacecraft that shape the future of human mobility and drive global communication and exploration. They develop everything from advanced materials to next-generation satellite and propulsion systems to enhance performance and reduce environmental impact.  Aerospace Engineers tackle complex challenges to advance humanity's journey further into space and improve life on Earth. Aerospace Engineering is an exciting and fascinating profession.