Department of Mechanical Engineering
Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University is where students from all backgrounds come to roll up their sleeves, find their passion, and create new knowledge that solves global challenges.
As a part of Colorado State University’s land grant mission and our innate nature as mechanical engineers, we employ our skills and understanding of health, energy, aerospace, and materials and manufacturing to make the world a better place for generations to come.
Undergraduate and graduate students have options to develop their engineering skills through different on campus opportunities.
Build up your resume by getting research experience in one of our faculty research laboratories. Work on cutting edge research in aerospace, biomedical, energy, and materials funded by industry and government organizations.
Working in industry is more your jam? Check out other on campus and local internship and job opportunities.
Join one of the engineering student organizations.
Find your community and meet new friends across the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering by joining one of the many engineering student organizations.
Whether you’re interested in aerospace, student leadership, robotics, or something else, there’s a student organization for you!
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