
Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering
The Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering offers students the opportunity to explore the design and manufacture of machines, aircraft, vehicles beyond the earth's atmosphere, and the structure and properties of engineering materials.
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Materials engineers are producing new and better materials that are revolutionizing the way we work and live. Whether developing energy materials for fuel cells or producing smart materials behind advanced sensors, our materials engineers are shaping innovations that are changing the world for the better.
The department's undergraduate degrees in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, and materials science and engineering are all accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Our ABET-accredited programs will prepare you to excel in a wide range of industries that require optimization, processing, and selection.
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Inaugural Armour Dean’s Awards for Excellence Winners
Illinois Institute of Technology Carol and Ed Kaplan Armour College Dean of Engineering Endowed Chair Kenneth T. Christensen announced the formation of a new set of annual awards through which the...

Illinois Tech One of Only 13 Universities Selected to Compete in the EcoCAR Electric Vehicle Challenge
Illinois Institute of Technology has earned a spot as one of only 13 teams to participate in the prestigious EcoCAR EV Challenge sponsored by the United States Department of Energy (DOE), General...

2022 MMAE Student Research Competition and Departmental Awards
The Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology held its annual student research poster competition and awards ceremony on April 8, 2022. The...

Faculty Research
Our faculty research includes topics in emerging areas such as robotics, fluid dynamics, design, materials science, green energy, transportation, biomechanics, and space systems.
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Student Research
Participate in breakthrough research with our mechanical, materials, and aerospace engineering faculty, applying real-world applications and working on projects that will address the biggest issues facing our local and global communities.
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Student Organizations
Our students have the opportunity to gain real-world experience and develop professional skills through student-run organizations, department workshops, seminars, and networking events.
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Autonomous Systems Degree
Our new Master of Science in Autonomous Systems and Robotics focuses on physical systems and internal algorithms, reflecting job market demands.
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Graduate Student Fellowship
We are accepting applications for the Thomas and Josette Morel Graduate Fellowship from current and prospective students interested in pursuing graduate thesis or dissertation research.
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Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering
John T. Rettaliata Engineering Center
10 West 32nd Street, Room 243
Chicago, IL 60616