Mechanical & Materials Engineering
Undergraduate Research Projects Showcase
A celebration of research, design, and creative theses—a requirement of every graduating senior through the Major Qualifying Project (MQP)—takes place each spring on campus. Student teams representing all academic departments present their work to their faculty advisors, external sponsors, and the community-at-large, and the public is invited.
Research
Students in WPI’s Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering have many choices for projects and research, including Advanced Manufacturing, Energy, Advanced Materials, Autonomous Vehicles, Space Exploration, Health and Biotechnology, Sensors and Metrology, Food and Water, and Engineering Education.
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Our world-class faculty use their expertise, diverse perspectives, and commitment to innovation and collaboration to teach the next generation of engineers while also leading groundbreaking research to solve the world's most pressing challenges.
Beyond WPI
Whether the final goal is a career path in research or one in industry, the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience gained at WPI will ensure students have a place in the next phase of mechanical and materials engineering that has a direct, global impact.
From WPI's University Magazine
Making a Difference in Armenia
Through a partnership with the American University of Armenia and driven by alum Mike Aghajanian '80, WPI students have worked on projects that make an impact at one of WPI's newer project centers.
Off Road Brawn with AI Brains
The Autonomous Vehicle Mobility Institute develops technology that will keep tomorrow’s off-road vehicles rolling along.
Student Project: Improving Minimally Invasive Surgery
This MQP team won the Best Paper Award at the International Symposium on Artificial Life and Robotics in Japan
The Race for the 'Auld Mug'
Liam Shanahan ’18 combines engineering and sailing skills to elevate the 37th America’s Cup challenge.
Untapped Energy
WPI researchers use novel ideas to tackle the urgent need for clean energy.
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