Theoretical and Applied Mechanics at Northwestern University

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Overview The Theoretical and Applied Mechanics program of Northwestern University is flexible and adaptable to the specific needs and abilities of the students. Students have the ability to take courses from every school at Northwestern and can take courses offered in all of the departments within the McCormick School of Engineering.The TAM program at Northwestern University ranks among the top programs in engineering mechanics. Its reputation arises from the pursuit of innovative and high impact research with attention to addressing societal challenges. The TAM program takes a broad and comprehensive approach to education and research, allowing students to partake in various courses and research topics of interest to ensure an interdisciplinary academic experience that’s grounded in the reality and demands of a global research trend. The program features the following: I want to find another Master Course Study all fields of mechanics from classical fields such as fluid and solid mechanics to more novel trends in science such as mechanics in biology, multifunctional materials, computational mechanics, and nanomechanics.Full-time, small cohort that guarantees a meaningful and in-depth mentorship experience between students and faculty.Customized curriculum combining both traditional and novel trends in a diversity of topics across engineering and science fields.Excellent faculty reputation that includes four National Academy of Engineering members, two National Academy of Sciences members, four European Academy of Sciences and Arts members, a Presidential Medalist, and several ASME Timoshenko medalists. Tenured faculty from the McCormick School of Engineering, the Feinberg School of Medicine and the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, are members of TAM.Career pathsGraduates from the Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Program are well prepared for immediate employment in a variety of professional environments. Shortly after completing the program, the majority of our students (65%) receive academic offers (post-doc or assistant professor) while others receive offers from prestigious industrial partners, including Chrysler-Daimler, Dow Corning, Dassault Systèmes, or National Labs.

The Theoretical and Applied Mechanics of Northwestern University is an interdisciplinary, interdepartmental degree-granting graduate program. The TAM program at Northwestern has a distinguished history and enjoys an excellent national and international reputation.