Graduate MS Program
Utah State University

• Reid Archibald
• BS - December 2008

The professors at USU are very competent and know what they teach. Dedicated students will get an excellent education from them. The research opportunities are the best way to maximize learning in the MAE department.

Futura Industries
Clearfield, UT

• Bobby Parson
• BS - December 2008

Utah State University and its knowledgeable faculty and staff offered me the necessary problem solving skills to further benefit my life and prepare me for a career in the field of engineering.

Hill Air Force Base

• Joel B. Jacobson
• BS - December 2008

One of the more humorous things I remember about my experience at USU is the assortment of people I’d interact with. The computer lab was always filled with a variety of students. Whether looking for a place to play games online, write a last minute paper, or do intensive research, the lab was the place to be. Thanks USU for the diversity!

Graduate MS Program
Utah State University

• Brad White
• BS - December 2008

I enjoyed the hands on real-life engineering experience I gained through the Mini Baja competition. The chance to see my idea go from concept to production was incredibly exciting.

Graduate MS Program
Utah State University

• Eli Wilson
• BS - December 2008

While engineering is a difficult degree in any field, those who survive USU’s prestigious MAE program arrive as weathered engineers, ready to be a powerful asset to any industry.

Kennametal
Latrobe, PA

• Qiang Wu
• PHD - Fall 07

I believe our department is doing the best job and keeps making progress.

Post Doc
UC Boulder

• Sitikantha Roy
• PHD - Summer 07

I have spent three of the most wonderful years of my academic career during my stay as a PhD student in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) department of Utah State University. The most important thing I learned during my graduate education is "how to be independent". From course works to research everywhere, MAE teachers used to encourage us for self-learning, to learn through experience-not to worry about mistakes, rather learn from it. MAE curriculum was also very flexible and conducive for diversification. Beyond our specialization, we had plenty of opportunities to take courses from other disciplines to broaden our knowledge. Lastly, I want to mention about MAE's student friendly atmosphere. In spite of being an international student, I always used to feel as an integral part of the department.

Questar Gas
Salt Lake City

• Denton Johnson
• BS/MS - Spring/Summer 2007

The MAE department at USU gave me the background I needed to get started as a Mechanical Engineer. Getting my engineering degree has taken a lot of work, but it was worth the effort. I feel USU has prepared me well for an interesting and rewarding career and I would highly recommend the university.

Juniper Systems
Logan, UT

• Jeff Thurgood
• BS - 2007

The facilities are great. For the most part the faculty are great to work with. The staff is very helpful. I feel I received a well rounded education.

Williams International
Ogden, UT

• Scott Gibby
• BS - 2007

I received the education I was looking for, which got me the job I wanted.

ATK
Clearfield, UT

• Zachary Everton
• BS - 2007

With all thy getting, get understanding.

dB Systems, Inc.
Hurricane, UT

• Nathan Johnson
• BS - 2007

My degree from Utah State has opened many doors. I feel prepared to enter the workforce, and I feel confident that I'll be an effective engineer. Go Aggies!

Williams Pipe Line Transco
Houston, TX

• Maria Camila Quezada
• BS - 2007

As a woman (mother) engineer, it has not been easy to go through this major, but the faculty provide all the economical help in addition to encouragement through the TA's, tutors, and office hours.

Titus Boats
Fairfield, UT

• Kory Robins
• BS - 2007

Dr. Wood is a stud. I loved Senior Design and all the real world skills learned.

University of Utah Graduate School
Nuclear Engineering

• Randall Morrill
• BS - 2007

The quality of students that USU attracts is amazing. Working on projects with the different students here has made my experience worthwhile and enjoyable.

US Army Engineer Research and Development Center
Information Technology Laboratory
Vicksburg, MS

• Jeff Allen
• PHD - Fall 2006

Quite a ride! Not recommended for those faint of heart.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Delaware

• Cherishma Sadasivuni
• MS - Dec 2006

Being an international student, it has been a challenge for me to adapt myself to the new system of education and it is only with the support of my professor, Dr Byard Wood, and the combined efforts of my research team that I was able to achieve my goal. All the professors in the department have been very kind and encouraging. Learning could be painful, but it is truely the 'hardwork' that makes the results worthwhile. All the projects and presentations definitely helped me develop my personality and prepared me to face the corporate world. I am more confident now than ever and looking forward for many more years of engineering.

A big 'Thanks' to my Professor, Dr. Byard Wood for guiding me in the right direction always, to my family for their trust and love and to all my friends for just being there.... I would definitely recommend MAE- USU to the prospective students.... And I so so so miss those snow caped mountains.....:-)

ITT Corporation / AES Division
Colorado Springs, Co
http://aes.itt.com/

• Adam Richards
• PhD in Spring 2006

Professors at USU are very focused on teaching the engineering fundamentals and theory. With such a solid foundation I have been able to adapt to any project I have been assigned. Even if I had not studied a particular topic previously, I knew the fundamentals and I knew how to research the topic to quickly become proficient. I have been able to exceed mangers expectations because of the high standards I was held to by the professors at USU. They are very demanding, but they are very accessible and willing to explain the problems. The faculty and staff at Utah State made my engineering education bearable as well as one the best available in the country.

Ceramatec
Salt Lake City

• Matt Bettridge
• BS and MS - Summer 2005

My graduate education has proven very valuable. First, the length of time spent working on my thesis project allowed me the ability to dig deep into a problem, critically analyze the results, and draw conclusions. This has been critical working in a research and development company.

The Aerospace Corporation
El Segundo, CA

• Brian Hansen
• MS - 2005

When I first came to work for an aerospace company, I was a little bit nervous because it was in a specialty that I had little experience with. However, I quickly found that the problem-solving skills I developed while at USU would make it easy for me to come up to speed and succeed. I feel like I can solve or learn how to solve any problem they throw at me here.

Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company
Denver, CO

• Jeff Kwong
• MS - May 2005

I truly believe that Utah State offers one of the best engineering educations of any school in the nation. The faculty really care about teaching and the coursework and projects prepare you for what you would expect in the real world.

PhD student
Stanford University
Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics

• Aaron Katz
• BS - May 2004

MAE at USU prepared me well for graduate school. Most of the research I do now had beginnings and skill sets learned from my classes at USU. Something I took for granted while at USU was the accessiblilty of the professors. It was great to get to know the professors and learn from their experience. I have fond memories of my time there!

PHD Program
Georgia Institute of Technology in Bioengineering

• Nathan Bunderson
• BS and MS - 2004

I'm very grateful for what I learned at Utah State. In preparing for graduate school at Georgia Tech, I was a bit nervous about competing with students from top engineering schools across the country. I was surprised to find myself well ahead of the curve in terms of a strong foundation in fundamental scientific and engineering principles, which was especially important as I switched fields from mechanical to bio-engineering. It seemed that many students from the top schools were not as prepared with foundational skills that would transfer between the disciplines. I would certainly recommend the Department to anyone.

Raven Industries, Inc.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

• David Bair
• BS - 1983 : MS - 1985

I have found through the variety of work experiences that I have had that the education I received at USU prepared me well to handle the workplace and to advance in my career. The Instructors took a personal interest in my progress through the curriculum and were very helpful. I enjoyed the time that I spent at USU and look back with fond memories on the experience. I would highly recommend the Mechanical Engineering curriculum to anyone.

Iomega
Roy, UT

• David Griffith
• BS - 1980

In the 25+ years since graduating from USU, I have worked with people who were trained at many institutions including some of the finest engineering schools in the country, and I have always concluded that USU alumni are very well educated and hold their own. Keep up the good work USU College of Engineering.