Corporate and Community Partners
Build Connections
Mercer Engineering is distinguished by our desire to apply cutting-edge research to real-world challenges. Through strong corporate and community partnerships, we are able to do just that.
Our partnerships allow Mercer engineers to:
- Gain hands-on experiences in and beyond their specializations
- Build valuable relationships and professional networks
- Contribute to advancements in research and technology in our city, across the state, and around the world
As a result, our engineers enter the work force with impressive skillsets, resumes, and connections, ready to become talented professionals and innovative industry leaders.
If you are a corporate or community partner of Mercer University and would like to give to the School of Engineering, make a gift online.
Mercer Engineering Research Center
As the non-profit research and applied engineering arm of the University, the Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC) provides sustainable research solutions to government agencies, the Department of Defense, commercial entities, and more.
Robins Air Force Base
Just a 20-minute drive from campus, Robins Air Force Base is a major partner of Mercer University, most recently opening a software development center in downtown Macon, which will create a pipeline between the 402nd Software Engineering Group at Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex and the computer engineering and computer science departments at Mercer.
National Engineering Advisory Board
The School of Engineering is supported by an enthusiastic, hard-working National Engineering Advisory Board (NEAB) composed of some of the country’s most respected corporate leaders.
Georgia FIRSTRobotics
Mercer is a proud partner of GeorgiaFIRST Robotics and supports its goal to create future STEM leaders who will make significant contributions in the fields of science and technology. We are excited to host the GeorgiaFIRST Robotics Peachtree District Championship Event in Spring 2022.