Program Overview

Mechanical Engineering Programs

The Mechanical Engineering department at North Dakota State University offers various programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Programs

• Energy Engineering: This program focuses on the development of energy-related engineering fields.
• Mechanical Engineering: This program provides students with a comprehensive education in mechanical engineering.
• Mechanical Engineering and Physics: This program combines the principles of mechanical engineering and physics.
• Technical Focus Areas: Students can choose from various technical focus areas to specialize in their field of interest.

Graduate Programs

• Biomedical Engineering: This program focuses on the application of engineering principles to medical and biological systems.
• Energy Engineering: This program provides advanced education in energy-related engineering fields.
• Mechanical Engineering: This program offers graduate-level education in mechanical engineering, with a focus on research and development.

Research Areas

The Mechanical Engineering department at North Dakota State University is involved in various research areas, including:

• Renewable energy
• Biomass energy
• Pollinator-friendly solar energy systems
• Dual land use of solar energy generation and creating pollinator habitat

Student Research Experience

The department provides opportunities for students to engage in research projects, both domestically and internationally. For example, two mechanical engineering students, Brenner Spaeth and Travis Reighard, participated in a summer research program in Australia, where they worked on projects related to biomass energy and pollinator-friendly solar energy systems. This experience broadened their horizons professionally and culturally, and deepened their educational experience.

Program Benefits

The Mechanical Engineering programs at North Dakota State University offer students a comprehensive education, research opportunities, and a chance to engage with the broader field of engineers working around the world on challenging problems. The department is proud of the work done by its students and the representation of NDSU engineering in the global community.