This broad background qualifies the graduating engineer not only to handle problems that are special to the aerospace field, but also to meet challenges of an interdisciplinary nature facing society, such as those involving the environment, transportation, and energy resources. With the changing climate in industry and educational units, increasing pressure is being placed on academic institutions to properly prepare students for the future workplace. Students need different experiences than ten years ago to be competitive in the changing industrial atmosphere. The School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering implemented a co-op program in 1996, and are currently placing students with 27 industries. Requirements include third year academic standing and a grade point average of at least 2.5.
Participation is optional and non-credit.
Details of the program can be obtained from the school or department. Minor Six courses constitute a minor.