Department of Mechanical Engineering

About the Department

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is one of many departments belonging to the Faculty of Engineering in McMaster University. As a student-centred, research-intensive department, we are creating tomorrow's leaders and developing knowledge and engineering solutions that address many of society's challenges and opportunities. Please explore our website for more information.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is committed to the mission of the Faculty of Engineering and of the University. For more information about the department, please view the Welcome from the Chair.

What is Mechanical Engineering?

Mechanics is a branch of physics that deals with the interaction of forces on a physical body and its environment. Many scholars consider the field to be a precursor to modern physics. The laws of mechanics apply to many different microscopic and macroscopic objects—ranging from the motion of electrons to the orbital patterns of galaxies.

Mechanical Engineering is an engineering discipline that involves the application of principles of physics for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. More information on Mechanical Engineering may be found here.

News & Events

For additional information about these and other events visit our departmental calendar

  • February 3, 2010.
     Faculty of Engineering's Awards Night Assembly is taking place on Wed Feb 3rd, 2010 from 7 pm to 9pm Location @ Convocation Hall, Room 213 in University Hall
  • February 5, 2010.
     Students & Supervisors must have their NSERC Form 202's submitted to Lily Sazz-Fayter in JHE-316.
  • February 9, 2010.
    Transitioning to the Workplace Seminar - Tuesday Feb 9 at 8:30am in HH302
  • February 25, 2010.
    11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    Engineering Technology Building (ETB)
    Engineering Level l Information Fair for Level 2 program selection
  • March 26, 2010.
    Mech Eng Kipling Brunch
    10:30am Gilmour Hall 111
    (Council Chambers)
  • March 26, 2010.
    Kipling Ceremony
    1:30pm Burridge Gymnasium (David Braley Athletic Centre)

Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Fund

With the support of the faculty and staff, the Department of Mechanical Engineering has created a Laboratory Fund. This fund will provide the capital support to the Department enabling it to create new learning opportunities or to upgrade existing labs. Donations may be made to the fund through the normal channels such as University Advancement, Alumni donation programs or directly to the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Donations are are eligible for tax receipt purposes.

If you wish to make a donation, or for more information, contact Terry Milson at 905-525-9140 x27391. (Please quoteE830A Mechanical Engineering equipment fund when making donations.)