Never mind how grasshoppers hop. These engineers watch them fly. The grasshopper’s gliding abilities have inspired a new approach to robotic flight. Photos by Sameer A. Khan/Fotobuddy Educating tomorrow's leaders.Innovating for a better world.At Princeton MAE, students and researchers push the boundaries of science and engineering, advancing propulsion, energy, materials and more to address society’s greatest challenges.About MAE Interdisciplinary AreasResearch NewsView All News Kelsey Hatzell named 2026 Frontiers of Science Fellow Graduate students honored with Award for Excellence Ariane Adcroft: fresh thinking in building efficiency could have a big impact Undergraduate Studies The MAE department’s undergraduate programs provide a broad education in the fundamentals of engineering. Students pursue a focus in either mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering, or choose a combined mechanical and aerospace engineering track. Explore Undergraduate Programs Graduate Studies The majority of outstanding technical problems in today’s science and engineering require a multi-disciplinary approach, and our department has a strong tradition in defining and pursuing new research areas at the intersection of engineering, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, and applied mathematics. Explore Graduate Program Meet the Minds Behind InnovationWorld-renowned faculty in mechanical and aerospace engineering lead cutting-edge research and mentor students across disciplines, shaping the future of engineering through discovery and collaboration.Meet our Faculty Upcoming Events Mar 20 MAE Departmental Seminars Flying, Floating, and Fostering the Future: Innovations in Autonomy & Industry-Academia Partnerships Dr. Kingsley Fregene, Lockheed Martin March 20, 2026, 3 p.m. Location Bowen Hall 222 Mar 27 MAE Departmental Seminars Convex Optimization Based Optimal Control Dr. Behcet Acikmese, University of Washington March 27, 2026, 3 p.m. Location Bowen Hall 222 View All Events
