Why Your Support Matters
Our mission is to produce engineers who meet the needs of industry, government, and academia.
Mechanical engineers use math, physics, materials science, and design to create solutions that move industries forward. Mechanical engineers are creative problem-solvers who design, build, and optimize systems for energy, manufacturing, transportation, and technology — transforming concepts into functional products and machines.
Industrial engineers optimize systems, improve efficiency, and make everyday processes work better. Industrial engineers combine technical expertise with business strategy, working with people, data, machines, and technology to improve safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction. From manufacturing plants and logistics networks to hospitals and tech companies, industrial engineers enhance operations in almost every sector.
LSU engineers make an average of $86,000 a year.
Our department is a hub of cutting-edge research. Faculty investigate thermal, fluids, transport, advanced manufacturing, advanced materials science, biotech and healthcare, mechanics and mechanical systems, nano- and micro-scale engineering, robotics, and renewable energy technologies in over 20 different labs.
This LSU Giving Day, your gift will strengthen the winning teams that drive the LSU Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering to do what it does best: empower Tigers to lead, learn, and make a difference. Thank you for your support!
Impact Area
Your generosity on LSU Giving Day impacts the following priority initiative:
1. Mechanical Engineering Excellence Fund
This fund supports the mission and vision of the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering.
