Mission

The Department’s mission is to educate students for success in the field of mechanical engineering by
providing academic programs that promote engineering principles, experiential learning, critical
thinking, creative problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, and outreach, and to pursue innovative
research and scholarly achievement for advancing the State of Maine and developing technology
solutions to broad societal needs.

Goals

• Provide high-quality education in mechanical engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Conduct basic and applied research in mechanical engineering and related areas.
• Provide service to the profession, the State of Maine, and beyond.