Designing the Systems That Move the World and Beyond

At NC State’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, we turn ideas into impact. From advanced manufacturing and robotics to aerospace systems, energy, and biomedical applications, our students and faculty tackle real-world problems with a hands-on, Think and Do mindset.

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at NC State is at the forefront of education, research and outreach, and we’ve got the numbers to prove it.

Top 25 Undergrad Mechanical Engineering Program

U.S. News and World Report 2026

Top 25 Graduate Aerospace Engineering Program

U.S. News and World Report 2026

Top 10 Online Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

U.S. News and World Report 2026

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC) is the largest in the state and among the largest and most prominent in the nation. Our vision is for mechanical and aerospace engineering at NC State to be at the forefront of education, research and outreach.

Programs

We take pride in our ability to graduate highly skilled, ethical engineers who will be able to stay at the forefront of a rapidly changing world and be the future leaders in technology and society.

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Research

Each of our faculty members brings a unique set of skills to the department.

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MAE Seminars

Join faculty and students in exploring new research through these events.

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Giving

Donations help us keep pace with the latest technology, and give our students the skills, global awareness and sense of responsibility they need to make a difference in the world.

August 14, 2026

Kate Saul Named as MAE Interim Department Head

Congratulations to Dr. Katherine Saul on becoming Interim Department Head of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) department. Saul has worked at NC State for 13 years teaching, acting as…

August 05, 2026

Researchers Use Electric Field to Reverse Phonon Chirality in Ferroelectric Crystal

Researchers used an electric field to switch the chirality of phonons within a ferroelectric crystal.

July 14, 2026

New Technique Sheds Light on Longstanding Debates About Ferroelectric Materials

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jun Liu | [email protected] Kara Peters | [email protected] Xiaoning Jiang | [email protected] Matt Shipman | [email protected] New findings are shedding light on longstanding debates over the behavior…

Aug 17

Monday

First Day of Class

Oct 24

Saturday9:00 AM

University Open House

Student Organizations

Students can choose from our department student organizations or other College of Engineering student organizations to network and learn outside the classroom.

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Co-op Experience

Engineering students can gain hands-on job experience while pursuing their degrees, and get paid for it, through the Cooperative Education Program.

Study Abroad

Engineering is a global enterprise. Many employers are looking for graduates with second languages and international exposure. Study abroad can make that happen.

Essential Apps for Students

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