Mission & Objectives

MIME Mission Statement
The mission of the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering (MIME) at Oregon State University is two-fold:

• to provide an education that prepares our students as entrepreneurial, team-oriented, and work-ready graduates in mechanical, industrial, and manufacturing engineering; and
• to engage in collaborative, cutting-edge research that furthers Oregon’s prosperity, helps build a sustainable future, and enhances the lives of all members of the global community.

MIME Program Educational Objectives
ABET, Inc. requires that each program establish educational objectives.  These are defined as “broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to achieve.”  The three broad areas of student preparation and graduate achievement on which all MIME programs focus, and the specific educational objectives associated with each of these areas, are listed below.

1. Our graduates will be systems thinkers.
   MIME graduates will be able to analyze, evaluate, improve, and design engineered systems and processes using modern engineering tools (hardware and software) and approaches.  They will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of mechanical, industrial, and/or manufacturing systems.
2. Our graduates will be global collaborators.
   MIME graduates will be able to communicate effectively across disciplines and cultures.  They will provide management and leadership skills within their organizations and work effectively in diverse environments.
3. Our graduates will be work-ready innovators.
   MIME graduates will use both structured and unstructured methodologies to innovate systems and processes.  They will apply technical know-how and creativity to real-world problems.  They will demonstrate a broad understanding of engineering design and problem-solving processes.