George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering

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G.W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering
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TypePublic
EstablishedOctober 13, 1885 [1]
Endowment $67,635,999 [2]
Chair Samuel Graham
Academic staff
92 [2]
Administrative staff
55 [2]
Students2488 [2]
Undergraduates 1765 [2]
Postgraduates 723 [2]
Location, ,
United States

33°46′37″N84°24′02″W / 33.77694°N 84.40056°W / 33.77694; -84.40056
Campus Urban
Website http://www.me.gatech.edu

The George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering is the oldest and second largest department in the College of Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. [3] The school offers degree programs in mechanical engineering and nuclear and radiological engineering that are accredited by ABET. [4] In its 2019 ranking list, U.S. News & World Report placed the school ranks 2nd in undergraduate mechanical engineering, 5th in graduate mechanical engineering, and 9th in graduate nuclear and radiological engineering. [2]

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The school took its present name in 1985, honoring George W. Woodruff (class of 1917), a major benefactor. [5]

The school is the only academic institution to be recognized as a Mechanical Engineering Heritage Site by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. [6]

Degrees offered

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J. Erskine Love Jr. Manufacturing Building
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125 Year Anniversary Banner

The G. W. Woodruff School offers two undergraduate degrees, five graduate degrees, and four post-graduate degrees. [7]

Facilities

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The J. Erskine Love Jr. Manufacturing Building
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Manufacturing Related Disciplines Complex (MRDC)

The G.W. Woodruff School occupies eight buildings, most of which are located in west campus. [8]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "The Annual Report of the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, 2006–2007" (PDF) (Press release). George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. 2007. Retrieved August 8, 2008.[ permanent dead link ]
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  4. "ABET". ABET. Retrieved May 29, 2008.
  5. "History".
  6. "The George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering". ASME International. Retrieved May 7, 2008.
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