Aeronautical Engineering Program

Mission Statement

The primary goal of the Aerospace Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is to provide students with a comprehensive education that will enable them to establish productive careers in the aerospace industry, government, or academia. To this end, the program seeks to impart strong technical competence in fundamental engineering principles along with specialized competence in astronautical and aeronautical topics. At the same time we nourish a student's creative talents through research opportunities, with the goal to develop a personal high standard of excellence and professionalism in our students. Finally, an appreciation of the role of the engineer in society, including ethical and environmental concerns relevant to the profession, is provided.

Program Outcomes

The Aerospace Engineering Program educates its graduates to have:

  1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
  2. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
  3. an ability to design aircraft, spacecraft, or other vehicular systems and components that require integration of aeronautical or astronautical topics.
  4. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
  5. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
  6. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
  7. an ability to communicate effectively.
  8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
  9. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
  10. a knowledge of contemporary issues in aerospace engineering.
  11. the ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for aerospace engineering practice.
  12. knowledge of orbital mechanics, space environment, attitude determination and control, telecommunications, space structures, and rocket propulsion.
  13. knowledge of aerodynamics, structures, and propulsion.
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