Education at MechE | MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering

MIT MechE has historically attracted very entrepreneurial, hands-on students. It was through my interaction with these friends that I came to appreciate the importance of applying theoretical principles to building useful products.

- Alum Davide Marini (PhD ’03), CEO/Co-Founder, Firefly Bioworks

MechE Education News + Media

Yo-Yo Champion

Six-time national yo-yo champion and rising senior Alex Hattori explores his passion for yo-yos at MIT.

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The challenges and triumphs of the graduate experience

Recent MechE doctoral graduates reflect on how they overcame challenges during their time as graduate students.

2.009 makes its “Move!” onstage

Students pitched prototypes for a sea turtle incubator, a wheelchair speed control, a self-cleaning firehose system, and more.

Meet Some of Our Faculty

Neville Hogan

Neville’s Research Areas

Harry Asada

Harry’s Research Areas

Maria Yang

Maria’s Research Areas

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Alumni Spotlight

Peter Lehner

Leigh Fibers

[ SB ’49 ]

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Danielle Zurovcik

CEO and Founder, WiCare

[ SM ‘07, PhD ‘11 ]

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Elliot Avila

Emerging Market Product Designer

[ SB '14 ]

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Celebrate MechE Innovation at One of Our Annual Student Events

MechE Research Exhibition De Florez Competition

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MechE Education News + Media

Yo-Yo Champion

The challenges and triumphs of the graduate experience

2.009 makes its “Move!” onstage

Meet Some of Our Faculty

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Alumni Spotlight

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Celebrate MechE Innovation at One of Our Annual Student Events