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Department of Mechanical Engineering

Solutions In Motion

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Western New England University provides a solid theoretical background combined with an extensive hands-on education through design projects in our modern, well-equipped labs. You'll receive support and mentorship from the department faculty regardless of your career and academic goals.

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Left to right: Interim President Michael Alexander, Mark Parent, Keith Parent, Sandra Parent, Brett Parent, Bruce Parent, Chris Parent, Carolyn Longeran, College of Engineering Dean S. Hossein Cheraghi

Lucien Parent ’62 Posthumously Inducted into Engineering Hall of Fame

WNE inducted the late Lucien “Lou” Parent ’62 BSME into the College of Engineering Hall of Fame. Parent, a visionary industrialist and entrepreneur from Holyoke became the 17th member of this prestigious group, recognized for his professional achievements, service to his alma mater, and enduring Golden Bear spirit.

University News, Engineering
Four students and two professors pose with a drone in the foreground in front of the College of Engineering.

WNE Awarded $149K Grant to Use AI and Drones to Help Local Families Reduce Energy Costs

Thanks to a $149,700 grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s EmPower Massachusetts program, the College of Engineering will lead an initiative to help West Springfield families reduce home energy costs through drone-based heat assessments and AI-powered retrofitting plans.

University News, Engineering
Head shot of Nick Rivet on left of graphic with two logos from acoustic conference on right side.

WNE Mechanical Engineering PhD Student Earns Top Honors at Global Research Competition 

Nicholas Rivet, a PhD Fellow in Mechanical Engineering at Western New England University, earned third place in the graduate student oral and poster competition at the 188th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, held jointly with the 25th International Congress on Acoustics in New Orleans.  

University News, Engineering, Pharmacy and Health Sciences