Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Mechanical and Materials Engineering is one of the fastest-growing academic departments at Wright State, with the number of students having increased 30 percent since 2013. The 237 graduates in the Fall 2018 commencement were the most in the 30-year history of the program, and included the first graduate of the new aerospace engineering program. You can choose from nine majors, minors, and graduate degree programs as well as three “4+1” programs that allow you to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree within five years. You can enroll in fascinating classes in additive manufacturing, powder processing, metal forming, nano-manufacturing, turbo machinery, mechanical design, and structural analysis. Learn from faculty members active in research and international conferences. Expand your opportunities by taking advantage of our connections with the Air Force Research Laboratory as well as many local manufacturing firms. Recent graduates are employed by DMAX, General Electric, Honda, and Emerson Climate Control.

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Success Stories

Gary Neal Jr., a senior mechanical engineering major and student leader at Wright State, had a transformative experience during an internship with GE Aerospace.
Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science gives Ph.D. student Jacob Jadischke opportunities to conduct research at the Air Force Research Laboratory.

Department News

Wright State recognized among top public universities in latest U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings

Wright State University’s undergraduate programs in nursing and engineering were ranked among the nation’s best in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Rankings.

Wright State receives state grant to advance research of air taxis

Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science will investigate how to improve the performance of advanced aircraft thanks to a grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education.

State grant to provide hands-on training opportunities for nursing and engineering students at Wright State

Wright State received a workforce development award from the Ohio Department of Higher Education to expand its capacity to prepare students for in-demand jobs in nursing, advanced engineering, manufacturing and robotics.

 

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