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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

Mars Rover team takes third at competition

By Larissa Beatty June 28, 2023 03:45 PM
The Brigham Young University Mars Rover team competed against 31 teams from 15 countries in the three-day 2023 University Rover Competition the first week of June. They landed third place overall, making their way back onto the winners podium at the Mars Desert Research Station for the first time since 2017.

Dr. Webb delivers university devotional

By Larissa Beatty June 13, 2023 11:40 AM
Principles of mechanical engineering and faith were combined in the Brigham Young University Marriott Center on June 6, as Professor Brent W. Webb delivered the Tuesday devotional.

Capstone Fair 2023

By Larissa Beatty May 12, 2023 02:21 PM
On April 5, the WSC Ballroom on Brigham Young University campus was turned into a showroom for 56 different projects as part of the annual Capstone Design Fair. The teams for these projects presented design work and prototypes that they have been working on since Fall semester as part of the Capstone program in the College of Engineering.

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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