Students are involved in cutting edge research.
Solar/Hydrogen research collaboration with the Las Vegas Valley Water District.
Hopkinson bar for high speed impact and shock research.
Constant Load SCC Test Setup in Material Performance Laboratory
Senior capstone project Solar Tracker which won 1st place in 2010 competition.
A vehicle built by ME students for SAE Baja Competition.
Human Powered Vehicle built by ME students for national competition.
Testing material properties
Welcome
It is the mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering to prepare students for the lifelong practice of mechanical engineering and related engineering disciplines. This includes preparation for immediate entry into positions in industry or for further study in graduate school.
In addition, the department sustains an outstanding academic program, motivating the faculty to attain excellence in research by acquiring external funding and by incorporating students into their research programs.
