Education at MechE | MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering

The flexible Course 2-A program is very important because it shows that you can provide an extremely rigorous accredited engineering education while still adapting to the modern themes that are emerging in real engineering jobs.

- Professor Peko Hosoi

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Hacking for Lilly

MechE students use their knowledge of mechanical engineering to design an improved walker for 9-year-old Lilly and gain new perspective about how assistive technologies can improve the lives of others in the process.

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A leg up for STEM majors

MechE Junior Erin Hovendon’s work is focused on sustainable methods for addressing climate change. She is currently participating in a multi-semester research project at MIT's Environmental Dynamics Lab.

The MIT Bike Lab: A place for community, hands-on learning

MIT's Bike Lab, an all-volunteer student-run bike shop, founded by graduate student Bianca Champenois, provides repair and maintenance services, emphasizes hands-on learning, and promotes sustainable transportation.