Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

240 Bell Hall
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260-4400

716-645-2593
www.mae.buffalo.edu

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Overview

The department offers BS degrees in both Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in addition to a combined degree option with the School of Management and minors in both Robotics and Manufacturing. Many students are able to pursue a double major in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering as well.

Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest of the engineering disciplines and one of the most practical. Mechanical engineers are involved in research and development, innovation, design, manufacturing, and technical sales of a wide variety of products. Specific areas of involvement include computer-aided design and manufacturing, robotics, autonomous systems, sustainable energy systems, power-producing machines, engines, materials, vehicles and systems of transportation, industrial production equipment, control and sensor devices, instrumentation, biomedical devices, pollution control devices, underwater technology, space flight equipment, advanced propulsion systems, and safety devices and sensors.

The four-year undergraduate program leading to the BS degree in Aerospace Engineering prepares students for careers in aerospace and related technologies. This includes the traditional aeronautics and astronautics applications (e.g., subsonic and supersonic aircraft, satellites, spacecraft, space stations), as well as aerospace-related component development (design of structures, devices and instruments), and vehicle and propulsion system design.

The Mechanical Engineering BS and Aerospace Engineering BS programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

The curriculum is designed to meet several educational objectives. These program education objectives (PEOs) are broad statements that describe the expected accomplishments of graduates within a few years after graduation. Specific PEOs are:

• Career development: Graduates will hold a position in aerospace engineering or another field leveraging their training, or be engaged in advanced study.
• Professional service with integrity: Graduates will actively participate in professional and community groups while upholding the highest ethical standards.
• Addressing important problems: Graduates will use their aerospace engineering training to recognize and make a significant, positive impact on current and future societal challenges.

Academic Advising

Students obtain academic advice and guidance from the academic advisors in the SEAS Office of Undergraduate Education (410 Bonner Hall) and from faculty advisors in their program of study. The SEAS Office of Undergraduate Education advises all students throughout their first two years of study. In the junior and senior years, students seek advisement primarily from departmental faculty advisors.

Academic Advising Contact Information

SEAS Office of Undergraduate Education
410 Bonner Hall
North Campus, Buffalo, NY 14260-1900
Phone: 716-645-2774

Programs

• Aerospace Engineering BS
• Mechanical Engineering BS

• Mechanical Engineering BS/MBA

• Manufacturing Minor
• Robotics Minor