Mission Statement of ME Department:

The central mission of Northern Illinois University, founded in 1895, is the transmission, expansion, and application of knowledge through teaching, research, and public service. Within this framework, the mission of the Mechanical Engineering Department is to provide a high-quality, visionary engineering education that reflects professional engineering standards and prepares competent engineers and leaders to recognize and formulate solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s problems and challenges in local, regional and international communities; to conduct quality research by developing and/or applying engineering knowledge and tools to address society’s technical needs and challenges; and to provide quality professional and public services to our communities.