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About Mechanical Engineering

The BYU Mechanical Engineering Department prepares students to solve real-world challenges through innovation, hands-on experience, and a strong foundation in engineering principles. With expert faculty, cutting-edge research, and industry partnerships, we equip graduates to lead and make a meaningful impact.

Department News

World’s Smallest Nerf Gun Shoots an Ant

October 02, 2023 10:59 AM
BYU ME and Mark Rober team up to make the world's smallest nerf gun.

Exploring product development on a Singapore study abroad

By Larissa Beatty July 25, 2023 11:42 AM
Each May for the past 10 years, Brigham Young University mechanical engineering students have been traveling to Singapore for a product design and development study abroad experience. In 2023, 50 students from three universities, including sixteen from BYU, took projects like an automated tourniquet and a sensor system for blind individuals from ideation to completion in just two weeks.

It’s all in the hands: Students take home awards and experiences from biomechanics conference

By Larissa Beatty July 06, 2023 10:09 AM
Dr. Charles’ research assistants took the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American Society of Biomechanics by storm in April. Eight of the ten research assistants (RAs) who represented Brigham Young University presented their research, and BYU took home three of the eight awards given at the conference.

MEET OUR INFLUENTIAL ENGINEERS

Alumni Spotlight: Landon Andrews

"I'd advise students to pursue what you're interested in, whether it's joining a club or taking a graduate-level class in something you find fascinating."

Dr. Jason Porter - Faculty Spotlight

Batteries can be found in almost anything, but what happens when you push them to their limit? That’s what Dr. Jason Porter, one of the newest mechanical engineering faculty members at Brigham Young University, is researching to find out. 
Alumni Spotlight: Landon Andrews
Chris Brough: Alumni Spotlight
Dr. Jason Porter - Faculty Spotlight
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