Wilkes University’s engineering programs combine small class sizes with advanced research
and unparalleled hands-on learning opportunities.
Students in our ABET-accredited program work one-on-one with expert faculty in traditional
fields such as fluid mechanics, thermal sciences, and mechanical design and in cutting-edge
fields such as microfluidics, robotics, and nanotechnology.
Our engineering faculty are active teachers who work closely with students in classrooms
and laboratories. Labs are not taught by graduate student teaching assistants. As
part of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management, you will graduate with confidence in your ability to understand and solve problems
because we will help you develop a mental discipline for critical thinking.
Mission, Vision & Values
Our mission is to enable the professional development of students' abilities for analysis,
design and innovation.
Our department emphasizes engineering as a creative, hands-on profession. Teamwork,
ethics and communication permeate the educational experience to enhance the graduate's
technical problem solving ability. Wilkes Engineering graduates will possess the vision,
confidence and will to pursue and assume increasing responsibilities in engineering
and leadership within a global context.
Our vision is to be recognized as one of the finest engineering programs in Pennsylvania.
We foster the values of Wilkes University: mentorship, scholarship, diversity, innovation,
and community. Our unique contribution as an engineering department is that we advance
the university values in practical ways, specifically:
Preparedness
Prepare students to enter the workforce as engineers with skills and knowledge relevant
to economic, environmental, social, and global needs.
Mentorship
Create a nurturing environment to help students reach their full potential in academics,
innovation, and career aspirations.
Integrity
Teach students to make ethical professional choices, and live this value ourselves
in our interactions with students and with each other.
Collaboration
Partner with industry and community in order to improve our programs, find and fund
research projects, and provide opportunities for students.
Hands-on Experience
Encourage students to design, create, and experiment to reinforce their classroom
learning.
Community
Design our programs and devise solutions to address challenges within our community
and improve the community through our involvement.
Every graduating senior is required to complete Senior Projects I and II, a capstone
course designed to incorporate all skills and knowledge students learn and practice
as undergraduates. Students work as members of a team to design and develop selected
projects in the field of mechanical engineering under the direction of a faculty mentor.
The Industrial Advisory Council comprises several colleagues from companies in the
local region, many of whom are Wilkes alumni. The council’s input keeps the department
programs strong, rigorous and relevant.
