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Mechanical Engineering Program

Vision and Mission

Vision Statement

The Mechanical Engineering program strives to ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ mechanical engineers of the highest quality and to conduct state-of-the-art research.

Mission Statement

The Mechanical Engineering program makes available a high quality, relevant engineering education to all residents of the El Paso bi-national region. The Program dedicates itself to providing students with a set of skills, knowledge and attitudes that will permit its ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥s to succeed and thrive as engineers and leaders. The Program strives to:

• Prepare its ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥s to pursue life-long learning, serve the profession and meet intellectual, ethical and career challenges

• Maintain a vital, state-of-the-art research enterprise to provide its students and faculty with opportunities to create, interpret, apply and disseminate knowledge.

Program Educational Objectives

1. Our ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥s excel as engineers with solid technical skills, strength in design, and an ability to work with complex engineering systems.

2. Our ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥s recognize the importance of and participate in continuous learning activities to advance their careers, personal interests and life goals.

3. Our ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥s become industrial and civic leaders and demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit.

Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering Program

Vision and Mission

Vision Statement

The Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering Program strives to ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ aerospace engineers of the highest quality and conduct state-of-the-art research.

Mission Statement

The Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering Program at the University of Texas at El Paso seeks to prepare students for careers in aerospace engineering and related disciplines. Successful achievement of this objective will be met if:

• Most ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥s obtain meaningful employment in aerospace or related industries after graduation.
• After five years, most ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥s are working in engineering.
• After five years, most ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥s have achieved their initial career goals and advanced their career, i.e., promotion, or pursuit of an advanced degree.
• All ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥s feel well served by the education they received at UTEP.

Program Educational Objectives

1. Our ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥s become successful engineers in various aerospace industry sectors, including aircraft design and manufacturing, space exploration, defense, and research & development.
2. Our ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥s foster a commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth and are equipped to adapt to the advancements and challenges in aerospace engineering throughout their careers.
3. Our ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥s aspire to assume leadership roles within the Aerospace or Aeronautical industry, leveraging their expertise to drive innovation and advancement, by positively impact society by advancing the state of the art in science and engineering, community service, professional service, or/ and mentoring.