{"id":2,"date":"2025-02-11T15:31:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T15:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/mae\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-08-07T12:52:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T16:52:59","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/mae\/","title":{"rendered":"Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/mae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/mech-engineer-1024x546.jpg\" alt=\"Student working in mechanical engineering\n\" class=\"wp-image-1421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/mae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/mech-engineer-1024x546.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/mae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/mech-engineer-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/mae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/mech-engineer-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/mae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/mech-engineer.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center utkwds-superhead has-condensed-font-family has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:400;line-height:0.9;text-transform:uppercase\">Department of<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-transform:uppercase\">Mechanical &amp; Aerospace Engineering<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bf3ceb60 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Our mechanical and aerospace engineering programs combine core knowledge with hands-on experience to prepare students to innovate and lead in designing advanced aerospace systems and solving complex mechanical challenges. The department offers both graduate and undergraduate degrees in mechanical and aerospace engineering. Graduates are ready to make an immediate impact in industry, research, and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-utkwds-cta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/mae\/future-students\/\">Future Students<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color has-gray-2-border-color has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-da3b4f0e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:2px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-icon-block items-justified-center\"><div class=\"icon-container\" style=\"width:100px\"><svg width=\"126\" height=\"125\" viewBox=\"0 0 126 125\" 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style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large)\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-131\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/mae\/wp-content\/themes\/utkwds\/assets\/images\/bkg-cot-imagedark.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-smokey-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-6fcd1bae wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-494b7923 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-condensed-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-7098ad36cfc4f1771555d3c22fec6a15\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-style:italic;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1.9px;text-transform:uppercase\">Explore our<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);font-size:clamp(1.884rem, 1.884rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.92), 3.3rem);text-transform:uppercase\">Programs<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-billboard-divider has-orange-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c7b3064f wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Our department offers comprehensive mechanical and aerospace engineering programs that combine strong theoretical foundations with practical applications, preparing students at all levels to excel in diverse industries such as automotive, aerospace, energy, and manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion\"><div data-accordion=\"true\" class=\"utk-wds-accordion-wrapper\" data-color-scheme=\"dark\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>Academic Degree Programs<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>We offer a variety of degree programs designed to prepare students for their future in mechanical and aerospace engineering, including BS, MS, and PhD programs, as well as a five-year BS\/MS program for qualified students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/mae\/academics\/\">Learn more about our programs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>Undergrad Studies<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>Our undergraduate programs build a strong foundation in engineering principles while providing opportunities for design, interdisciplinary research, and real-world problem-solving. The curriculum prepares students for future careers in industries from manufacturing to space exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/mae\/academics\/undergrad-studies\/\">Undergrad Studies<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>Grad Studies<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>Our graduate programs in mechanical and aerospace engineering prepares future research and industry leaders through advanced study, collaborative research with expert faculty, and access to world-class facilities and partners like Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the UT Space Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/mae\/academics\/graduate\/\">Grad Studies<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-orange-bar-texture has-orange-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ca09131d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cc43f99d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4383d167 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-condensed-font-family has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-style:italic;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1.9px;text-transform:uppercase\">cutting-edge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xx-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-transform:uppercase\">Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large twoUp-gallery-img-lg clipCorner-tl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/mae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/20240710_Tickle-0740-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Students working in Mechanical Engineering class\" class=\"wp-image-1435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/mae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/20240710_Tickle-0740-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/mae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/20240710_Tickle-0740-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/mae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/20240710_Tickle-0740-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/mae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/20240710_Tickle-0740.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);font-size:clamp(0.929rem, 0.929rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.639), 1.4rem);\">Our faculty leads collaborative research across areas such as robotics, fluid dynamics, hypersonics, and energy systems. Working alongside industry and government partners, our students and faculty use cutting-edge facilities to address complex engineering problems. Together, their efforts advance the frontiers of mechanical and aerospace engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-utkwds-cta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/mae\/research\/\">Explore our research<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignwide has-condensed-font-family\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);font-size:clamp(1.743rem, 1.743rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.704), 3rem);font-style:italic;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase\">Helpful Links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-smokey-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-9581f1a381a13c4a4602070fec179bef\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-transform:uppercase\">Get to know us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Looking to learn more about our department and financial aid opportunities? 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