Mechanical Engineering at NU

Undergraduate Study in Mechanical Engineering

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One of the most valuable experiences available at Northwestern is the opportunity for undergraduates to work with faculty one-on-one, in cutting-edge research projects. Motivated and capable students find faculty pleased to provide these opportunities, sometimes as parts of externally funded research projects, and sometimes on projects proposed by the student.

Here, Ben Stephens works in the Laboratory for Intelligent Mechanical Systems with Prof. Kevin Lynch. Ben is working on a Tunnel Climbing Robot

Ben won the department's Research and Innovation Award for his work:

2006 Departmental Awards to Undergraduates

Undergraduate Research Opportunity match-up

Mechanical Engineering Program Outcomes and Objectives (ABET)

Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Mission: To educate undergraduates in the basic principles underlying the field of mechanical engineering, to train students to think independently and to work in teams, to instill a systematic approach to problem solving, and to promote a keen awareness of the role of engineering in a modern society.

Prof. Michael Peshkin and Prof. Cate Brinson
talk with students about a 1st year course