Our Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department 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 program to participate in an alumni group. This alumni group is formally known as the Penn State Mechanical Engineering Society (PSMES) and is composed of Penn State mechanical engineering alumni. PSMES has representation on the Penn State Engineering Society (PSES) 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 the PSMES is to stimulate the professional development of alumni of the mechanical engineering program and to work for the improvement of the program in the Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department by promoting fellowship and communication among the alumni, faculty and students.

All living graduates of Penn State’s mechanical engineering program can become a member and there are no dues or fees. To become a member please complete the membership form online (become a member) or print and complete a membership form (printable form) and return it to me by fax at (814)-863-6382 or through the mail at:

The Pennsylvania State University
Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Att: Dr. Karen A. Thole, Head of Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering
137 Reber Building
University Park , PA 16802

If you would like to simply update your current contact information, please complete the online form (alumni update form), or print and complete an update form (printable form) and return to me at the address above.

If you are interested in becoming a PSMES Board Member or would like to nominate an individual for a position on the PSMES Board, please complete the online nomination form (become a board member), or print and complete a nomination form (printable form) and return to me at the address above.

Additionally, if you want to become actively involved in organizing or participating in the activities of the PSMES, or have any questions, please contact Ms. Dianne Crust by telephone at (814) 865-2510 or by email at dcrust@psu.edu.

Interaction between alumni, students, and faculty provides opportunities for networking so important in professional development and in helping the mechanical engineering program 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 and continue to interact with your friends and colleagues in the community of Penn State mechanical engineers.

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