Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering
Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering
The program's long-term vision is to create a new generation of doctoral graduates to lead industry innovation and bring jobs to the Paso del Norte region. From drone operations and lunar exploration, to manufacturing biomedical innovations and 3D printing biosensors, mechanical engineering students have many opportunities for exciting hands-on experience on impactful aerospace projects.
Hone leadership and teaching experience while working alongside undergraduate researchers.
Work in an array of UTEP's renowned research centers such as the W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation.
A new $80M Advanced Manufacturing and Aerospace Center began construction in 2022.
Jaime E. Regis described his desire to earn a degree as a difficult task coming from modest means. But he persevered. Once at UTEP, he quickly found a passion for research through experiences with the Aerospace Center. Regis works in the Functional and Energy Material Systems (FEMS) Lab, where he is developing functional composites fabricated through 3D printing.
UTEP is a top 25 producer of mechanical engineering undergraduate degrees in the nation. Graduates find work in the aerospace, systems, biomedical, robotics and defense sectors as well as the energy sector.
