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    Investigate flight dynamics and control, space robotics, implantable medical devices and renewable energy.

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    Work in supersonic and subsonic wind tunnels. Design prototypes in an on-site machine shop.
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Welcome to the College of Engineering

The Arizona Advantage

UA Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering is a top pick for undergraduates and graduate students interested in designing and developing technology in a variety of high-tech areas – from space exploration and defense systems to renewable energy and biomedical devices.

Flexible academic programs, career-oriented internships, high-profile research, commercial design projects and club competitions are integral to the student experience. 

Consider a degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering at a top-tier research university!

 
 

 
 
 

Technology in the Works

From guidance systems to green energy, learn about AME research

Online MS

Check out the master’s degree geared to working engineers

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Featured News
Jekan Thanga standing in front of a screen with an image of the moon on it, which is about as big as his torso. He is holding up a small CubeSat, a blue and gray rectangular prism that is about 1 inch x 1inch x 3 inches

Jekan Thanga on Using Biomimicry to 'Design the Future'

May 19, 2022
A team of six University of Arizona students hold a large $7,500 check at Design Day 2022.

Mechanical Engineering Senior Leads Team to Top Spot at Craig M. Berge Design Day 2022

May 8, 2022
Gary Harper speaks at the College of Engineering's 2022 Scholarship Reception

Alum Gary Harper Speaks at Scholarship Reception

April 11, 2022
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Alex Craig Discusses 'Hypersonic Arms Race'

May 19, 2022
Alex Craig next to the Mach 5 wind tunnel in his lab, with blue light behind him.
By the Numbers
27 th
highest-paying college major, aerospace
(U.S. News & World Report)
8 th
highest-paying college major, mechanical
(U.S. News & World Report)
$ 4.5 M
annual research expenditures (2021)
Top 5 %
R&D expenditures, public universities
(National Science Foundation)
27 th
aerospace engineering school
(U.S. News & World Report)
Top 30 %
mechanical engineering schools
(U.S. News & World Report)
Upcoming Events

Sept. 19, 2022

2022 American Society for Composites Conference
(All day)

2022 American Society for Composites Conference
ASTM D30 Meeting
September 19-21, 2022

The University of Arizona will host the American Society for Composites (ASC) 37th Annual Technical Conference on September 19-21, 2022 in Tucson, AZ. Currently, the conference format is in-person, but is subject to change to full virtual depending upon pandemic conditions.

Conference Chair: Prof. Olesya Zhupanska
Conference Co-Chair: Prof. Erdogan Madenci

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Industry Connections

“The University of Arizona is a gem – they’re a top-tier research institution and one of Raytheon’s key partners for decades... Our partnership with UA has fed that talent need."

Roy Donelson, VP and COO of Raytheon Middle East North Africa Group

Engineering a Better World

“Faculty and students in the College of Engineering are critical to reimagining and reworking how we operate on campus and in every aspect of our lives."

Betsy Cantwell, AME professor of practice and senior vice president of research and innovation

NASA Recognizes Alumnus' Record-Breaking Contributions

"I'm in school, and I get to work on a real NASA mission -- this rocket is actually going to fly. I'm not going to get that opportunity anywhere else."

Alumnus Daniel Wibben

Tapping Into UA Space Expertise

"There's no other university in the world that can match the assemblage of infrastructure and human talent in all things space."

Michael Hart, professor of optical sciences

$1M Wind Tunnel Makes UA a Hypersonics Player

"It's not just about mechanical engineers or aerospace engineers, it's about material science and modeling and simulation, and it's the collaborative team you build to do more than just publish an article -- it helps you solve a problem."

Austin Yamada, UA Applied Research Corps president and CEO
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Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering
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P.O. Box 210119
Tucson, AZ 85721
520.626.2053

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