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

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On a Mission to Measure

Mechanical engineering students at MIT get hands-on experience conducting a research study from start to finish during Course 2.671’s “Go Forth and Measure Project.” Students are given the freedom to research a topic that interests them – from gummy bears to heart rate and exploding pumpkins.

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Fifteen Lincoln Laboratory technologies receive 2024 R&D 100 Awards

Two of the fifteen Lincoln Laboratory technologies recognized by 2024 R&D 100 Awards, sometimes called the “Oscars of Innovation,” are MechE Collaborations.

Students strive for “Balance!” in a lively product showcase

With “Balance!” as this year’s theme, products presented at the 2.009 prototype launch included innovative solutions for underwater communications, a crash-detecting bicycle helmet, a knee rehabilitation device, and more