Mechanical Engineering - major

Learn to use state-of-the-art research facilities, including a wind tunnel, automotive and renewable energy labs, and makerspaces. Then put what you've learned to work in a senior design project where you'll design, build and test a device for a real corporate client, like GE, Corning or Universal Parks, and make connections that often lead to internship and job opportunities.

Along the way, you'll build in-demand skills that prepare you for careers in fields including manufacturing, aerospace, defense, technology, construction and more.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers a 34-credit bachelor of science in mechanical engineering degree as well as a master's in mechanical engineering. Mechanical engineering majors are also eligible to take part in the five-year bachelor of science & master of science in engineering program.

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Innovative Product Development

Bucknell University mechanical engineering majors Matt Rulon '21 and Matt Sennett '21 are helping snowboard manufacturer Gilson Snow expand its product line into wakeboards.

The students are manufacturing innovation fellows with Bucknell’s Small Business Development Center. With support from mechanical engineering professors Nate Siegel and Craig Beal, they're creating prototypes at the company's New Berlin, Pa., factory and testing them with equipment at Bucknell's College of Engineering.

Small Business Development Center

The Bucknell Small Business Development Center hires engineering majors as product-development consultants who work with startups and companies seeking to expand. These students build valuable experience doing real-world engineering work, including engineering design, analysis and prototype-development, while also contributing to the economic vitality of their community.

Makerspaces

Bucknell's on-campus makerspaces offer a wide variety of traditional and high-tech tools for students to use on any project they'd like, whether it's for a class or just for fun.

Our equipment includes 3D printers; laser cutters; computer-controlled mills; welding, soldering and woodworking tools; and printed-circuit-board fabrication equipment.

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