The MAE Department at UVa is an organization dedicated to cutting-edge research and the highest quality engineering education. The department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in both Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering as well as a combined program with Master of Engineering, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. In this department you will find a balance between a tradition of excellence and pioneering spirit of entrepreneurship in both education and research. It is home to 26 tenured faculty, 3 research faculty, 2 general faculty, 9 technical and administrative support staff, about 300 undergraduate students and over 100 graduate students. The current courses and research are organized around three general tracks: Solid Mechanics, Dynamical Systems and Control, and Thermofluids.