Mechanical Engineering, WPI’s oldest and largest department, continues to attract renowned faculty and top students because what we do here is remarkable. The department’s resources allow for diverse research and exploration that give faculty and students opportunities to directly impact areas of most concern to them.

In a collaborative and challenging environment, students and faculty work together on projects and research that form the foundation of our commitment to learning while doing. Faculty help students explore and choose the academic path that matches their interests, and then students dig deeper with transformative projects and independent research. From their first courses here, students sharpen their critical thinking skills and put their problem-solving abilities to real use—giving them a distinct career advantage.

For degrees, research, and facilities in Manufacturing Engineering (MFE), Materials Process Engineering (MPE), and Materials Science and Engineering (MTE), please visit the individual program websites. The Mechanical Engineering department consists of three programs:

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Materials Process Engineering
• Materials Science & Engineering