Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering

  • Don Plumlee

    Don Plumlee

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    First Generation Plasma Thruster

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    MBE Bike


The Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering at Boise State’s College of Engineering prepares students for the rewards and challenges of a career in the multi-faceted field of mechanical and biomedical engineering. The curriculum was carefully developed with input from engineering professionals to provide a sound foundation in basic engineering while enabling students to specialize in diverse topics such as machine design, thermal systems, robotics, materials science and product and systems design.

John GarrdnerlJohn Gardner, director of the CAES Energy Efficiency Research Institute and professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering, authored an opinion piece in the Idaho Statesman titled “Why is it important for us to study renewable energy?”
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The B.S. program in mechanical engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org