
Graduate students in Duke's Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science work in diverse areas of research, and enjoy the many social and recreational opportunities afforded by Duke, Durham and North Carolina.
The mission of Duke's Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science educational programs is to provide the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to be successful in the practice of engineering; the preparation necessary to undertake professional registration; an educational preparation for graduate or professional study; and an education background that is the basis for professional growth and leadership throughout a career that may encompass a broad range of endeavors, both technical and non-technical.