What is Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering?
Aerospace and mechanical engineers design and build unique, complex mechanical-optical-electronic (mechoptronic) systems, ranging in scale from the International Space Station to microscale electric generators and pumping systems.
A broad range of engineering science research is critical to developing novel, complex mechoptronic systems. As a consequence, aerospace and mechanical engineers conduct extensive basic and applied research within and crossing their usual disciplinary boundaries, they also synthesize research from many other disciplines.
The First Annual AME Senior Project Showcase

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Making a Splash
How a diver’s shape and impact force affect the characteristics of a splash
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Reimagining the Future of Air Travel
USC Viterbi researchers consider ways to improve aircraft efficiency and fuel economy
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Winning Big
USC Viterbi faculty, students receive multiple awards at the 2018 OCEC Awards and Honors Banquet.
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Clear Skies Ahead
USC Viterbi marks 10-year aviation research collaboration with Airbus, Korean Air and two affiliated universities
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