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What Can I do With a Major Major : Mechanical Engineering Description of Major: Mechanical engineering is a broad profession creatively engaged in the design, production and operation of devices, machines, and systems which extend our physical abilities. These may be on a scale as large as a space shuttle or so small as to only be visible under a microscope. Mechanical engineers are involved in activities such as research and development of composite materials, materials science, energy conversion and utilization, machinery design, manufacturing processes, automatic control, biomechanics, and transportation of all forms. Mechanical engineers study the response of materials to forces and energy flows. They are concerned with the motion of solids, liquids, and gases, and the heating and cooling of materials, structures, and systems. The flow of fluids and the transport of heat are fundamental to the manufacturing technologies, the environment, and the aerospace industry. Using their understanding of these basic processes, mechanical engineers design space vehicles, aircraft, automobiles, robots, medical equipment, prostheses, and the multitude of mechanical devices which we depend on every day but often take for granted. The successful design, manufacture and operation of machines of every type are within the broad scope of today's mechanical engineer. Related Career Titles: Manufacturing Engineer Employment Areas : computer corporations
federal and state government chemical companies petroleum industry textile manufacturers mining industry automotive industry machinery manufacturers industry consulting military research development design testing manufacturing operation and maintenance marketing and sales administration Related Links: MU Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering MU Chapter American Society of Mechanical Engineers MU Chapter Society of Automotive Engineers American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and A/C Engineers (ASHRAE) Society of Manufacturing Engineers National Society of Black Engineers
www.nsbe.org Society of Women Engineers www.swe.org/ National Society of Professional Engineers http://www.nspe.org/
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