The Internet has provided an unprecedented opportunity for mechanicians to evolve all knowledge of mechanics online, in all its depth and splendor, from phenomena interesting to the general public, to textbooks for students, to data and tools used by practitioners, and to theories and experiments pursued by researchers.

iMechanica aims to be the online platform for the discipline of mechanics. iMechanica will not only preserve knowledge in mechanics, but also influence its future development. In steady state, the discipline and its online platform will co-evolve.

For any discipline of depth and breadth, the mission to evolve all its knowledge will require many individuals to participate. iMechanica will enable a large number of academics, students, and practitioners to collaborate at the forefront of research and education. Furthermore, iMechanica will turn the traditional model of public outreach upside down, enabling K-12 teachers and students to contribute to projects that have kindled their interests in mechanics, and opening channels for experts to give feedback.

iMechanica aims to enable people of all ages and of any proficiency to learn and practice mechanics.