The mission of the Aerospace Engineering undergraduate program is to provide a basic understanding of aerospace/aeronautical engineering built on a foundation of physical sciences, mathematics, computing, and technology, and to impart the critical reasoning, technological expertise, and communication skills needed for engineers to contribute to society.
Design, Build, Fly
The student branch of AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics) at UC Merced works on critical projects aimed at providing a well-rounded experience to prepare members to...
Rockets Academy
Students participating in the UC Merced chapter of AIAA reach new heights by learning rocketry systems through competition and certification.
Aerospace Engineering Faculty
Our faculty members are leaders in their respective fields and are dedicated to advancing society through cutting-edge research and educating the next generation of mechanical and aerospace...
Thermal and Electrochemical Energy Laboratory
Researches in TEEL seek to understand thermal management and electrochemistry and apply that knowledge to design of effective devices.
Unmanned Aerial Systems
This multi-disciplinary group explores the use of unmanned aerial systems for remote sensing, agriculture, renewable energy, and more.