What is mechanical engineering?
Learn what mechanical engineers do in a variety of industries. The deadline to request placement into a major is July 1.
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Faculty positions available
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CORE VALUES
Diversity, equity & inclusion
The ME department is committed to recruiting, welcoming and supporting a diverse and multi-faceted population of undergraduates, graduate students, faculty and staff.
COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION
Industry partnerships
We welcome partnerships that augment student educational experiences, propel research innovation and prepare future generations of mechanical engineers.
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HUSKY EXPERIENCE
Clubs & competitions
ME’s nationally-recognized clubs and competitions provide students a chance to apply and develop their engineering skills and network for their future lives and careers. Many students even choose to center some of their degree requirements around these activities.
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Husky experience
Husky 100
Congrats to Carrie Lin for being selected for the 2024 Husky 100, which recognizes 100 undergrads and graduate students making the most of their time at the UW.
DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT
Shijing Sun
Mechanical Engineering,
Assistant Professor
Shijing Sun's research focuses on the design and engineering of materials and systems for energy harvesting, conversion and storage applications, helping our society transition to a carbon-neutral future. Her lab's approaches are centered on understanding and fostering collaborative intelligence, where scientists' abilities are amplified by artificial intelligence and robotic maneuvers.
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