Alumni & Friends - Overview

Our Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering wants to establish a close connection between its alumni, current students and faculty. I am inviting you, as an accomplished graduate of Penn State’s Mechanical Engineering or Nuclear Engineering program, to participate in your alumni group. Formally known as the Penn State Mechanical Engineering Society (PSMES) and the Penn State Nuclear Engineering Society (PSNES), these groups are composed of Penn State mechanical and nuclear engineering alumni. PSNES and PSMES have representation on the Penn State Engineering Alumni Society (PSEAS) Board of Directors and the Penn State Alumni Association – an all-alumni advisory body that works closely with College deans, faculty and students across all engineering programs to promote and improve the engineering program at Penn State.

The purpose of our alumni groups is to promote fellowship and communication among the alumni, faculty and students of the Mechanical Engineering and Nuclear Engineering programs in order to work for the improvement of the programs, the MNE department and the College of Engineering.

All living graduates of Penn State's Mechanical Engineering and Nuclear Engineering programs can become members; there are no dues or fees. To become a member, please visit the appropriate alumni group website (PSNES or PSMES) and complete the membership form online (PSMES or PSNES).

Interaction between alumni, students and faculty provides opportunities for networking, important in professional development and in helping the Mechanical Engineering and Nuclear Engineering programs to continue to provide our students with the knowledge and training they need. I hope you accept my invitation to become a member of the PSMES or PSNES and continue to interact with your friends and colleagues in the community of Penn State mechanical and/or nuclear engineers.

Respectfully yours,
Karen A. Thole, Ph.D.
Professor and Department Head
Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
The Pennsylvania State University