Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics

Student engagement center named in memory of Liviu Librescu

BLACKSBURG, Va., November 10, 2009 -- The Engineering Science and Mechanics Student Engagement Center, one of the six new rooms created when Virginia Tech renovated and re-opened the second more...


Virginia Tech names biomechanics laboratory in memory of Kevin P. Granata

BLACKSBURG, Va., September 22, 2009 -- The new biomechanics research laboratory located in room 208 of Norris Hall at Virginia Tech has been named the Kevin P. Granata Biomechanics more...


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Mission Statement

The Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics provides a strong foundation and a sturdy framework for the discovery, development, transfer, and implementation of new knowledge in the areas of mechanics of materials and material systems, fluid mechanics, dynamics and vibration, biomechanics, and computational methods. The department is fully committed to providing an environment for strong undergraduate and graduate education that emphasizes fundamental understanding rather than specialization, high-quality teaching, innovation, frontier-level research, and service to the professional mechanics community.


The Engineering Science and Mechanics program at Virginia Tech is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 20120-4012 -- telephone (410) 347-7700.

Upcoming Seminars

Wed, Jan 27, 2010
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
190 Holden Hall
To be announced
Dr. Richard E. Debski

Upcoming Defense

No PhD defenses currently scheduled.

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