OPEN HOUSE Fall 2008 Mun Y. Choi Dean of Engineering Marty Wood Assistant Dean Undergraduate Education
Did you know...
We are living in an exciting time in which HUMANS have
Completed the HUMAN Genome Project Mapped the landscape of MARS Connected the WORLD using fiber optics & wireless technologies Nearly doubled LIFE expectancy in 100 years
We are also living in a time of tremendous challenges
World Hunger Global Warming & Environment Homeland Security Sustainable Energy Affordable Health Care Can (will) YOU contribute to the solution?
Name this country...
. Richest in the World Largest Military Center of world business and finance Strongest education system World center of innovation and invention Currency, the world standard of value Highest standard of living
England in 1908 US in 2008?? in 2028
Technical innovations and a well-trained engineering and scientific workforce enabled the leadership
Did you know...
By 2013, a supercomputer will be built that exceeds the computational capabilities of the Human Brain
By 2023, a laptop will exceed the capabilities of the Human Brain
By 2049, a handheld will exceed the computational capabilities of the Human race
That means technological advances will occur faster and extend farther than ever before
What does it all mean?
Shift Happens! Are you ready for it?
Technology has been the driving force of change.. Those who study and embrace it will reap the benefits
For example, the amount of new technical information is doubling every 2 years
That means for a student starting at a typical college...
Half of what they learn in their first year of study may be outdated by their third year of study
But that depends on what and where you study... Brought to you by School of Engineering
Nat l Assn of Colleges and Employers 6 Engineering Majors are in the Top 10 of Majors in Demand Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science Computer Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering
World-Class Faculty 112 world renowned experts in grand challenge areas 80 Textbooks and 250 Patents 350 Publications per year 30 Young Investigators
World-Class Alumni
Why should you attend UConn s School of Engineering? We offer the most comprehensive and highly respected engineering programs in the State. We offer 4 unique programs that attract New England Regional students (BME, ENGR PHYS, MEM, MSE). Small Classes taught by full time faculty. 16 to 1 student to faculty ratio A faculty advisor to mentor, coach & advise you.
Why should I attend UConn s School of Engineering? (con t) Engineering is a profession that is in demand Excellent Support Programs Two Engineering Learning Centers Director of Diversity and Special Programs Director of Advising Engineering Career Services Common First Year Courses allows students to explore 12 Undergraduate Programs & 10 Graduate Programs Opportunity to conduct UG research Opportunity for paid internships and co ops Opportunity to study abroad in 17 countries
A Great Engineering Education Freshmen enrollment has increased by 28% Out of state enrollment increased 46% Total UG enrollment has increased by 50% to 1840 students Admitted student SAT (Fall 08): 1293 SOE has the highest percentage of honors students of any of the 10 schools at Uconn Admitted students for fall 08 include 13 Valedictorians and 14 Salutatorians
SOE Scholarships $728,000 academic merit scholarships offered to Fall 08 entering students. Awarded approximately $550,000 to 236 continuing students on Tuesday, April 9, 2008.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Electrical Engineering Engineering Physics Environmental Engineering Mechanical Engineering Materials Science & Engineering
Electrical Engineering Electrical and electronics engineering is the practical application of electricity. Electrical engineers are concerned with electrical devices and systems and with the use of electrical energy. Top Jobs Hardware Engineer Power System Engineer Semiconductor Designer Top Employers Boeing Johnson & Johnson Rohm and Haas PECO Energy
Computer Science Computer Scientists design and build large software systems, invent easy ways to use computing devices, ensure security of networks, derive new algorithms for using the computer to perform tasks, explore the limits of what computers can do, and help make possible the digital world. Top CS Jobs Systems Programmer Software Developer Network Analyst IT Security Analyst Top Employers Google Lockheed Martin Microsoft Siemens UNISYS IBM
Computer Engineering Computer engineering involves the design, construction, and operation of computer systems. Computer engineers work on both computer hardware and software (programming) problems. Top Jobs Hardware Engineer Network Designer ASIC Design Engineer Top Employers Northrop Grumman Micron Technology, Inc. Microsoft Google IBM
Materials Science & Eng. Materials Science and Engineering is one of the most diverse and opportunity-rich areas of engineering, in which creative minds engineer new and better materials, and explore innovative ways to use natural and man-made materials for technological applications in medicine, aerospace, electronic devices, and energy storage. Top Jobs Product Designer Manufacturing Engineer Failure Analysis Engineer Top Co-Op Employers Pratt & Whitney Arkema Department of Energy Merck Procter & Gamble
Environmental Engineering Environmental engineering seeks to identify and implement cost effective and sustainable solutions to problems associated with ground and surface water contamination, air pollution, hazardous wastes, toxic materials, contaminated sites, water supply, public health and safety, wastewater and stormwater management and other challenges. Top Jobs Environmental Engineer Pollution Control Specialist Environmental Manager Top Co-Op Employers DEP DuPont Exxon-Mobil EPA
Chem & Bio Engineering Chemical Engineering combines mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering to solve a wide range of industrial problems in a safe and economic manner. Top Jobs Process Design Engineer Biomedical Engineer Production Engineer Environmental Engineer Top Employers Exxon-Mobil Rohm & Haas Johnson & Johnson DuPont Pfizer
Civil Engineering Civil engineers plan, design, and build a wide variety of structures and facilities. These include bridges, roads and highways, dams, high-rise buildings, airports, industrial manufacturing and processing facilities, and municipal infrastructure. Many civil engineers hold supervisory positions in government, industry, construction, and private practice. Top Jobs Design Engineer Project Manager Site Engineer Top Employers State of CT DOT PARSONS Tishman Construction
Mechanical Engineering Mechanical engineering applies the principles of mechanics and energy to the design of machines and devices. Perhaps the broadest of all engineering disciplines, mechanical engineering is generally combined into three broad areas: energy, structures and motion in mechanical systems, and manufacturing. Top Jobs Automotive Engineer Aerospace Engineer Robotics Engineer Biomedical Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Top Employers Pratt & Whitney Electric Boat Lockheed Martin Boeing
Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Engineering blends traditional engineering techniques with biological sciences and medicine to improve the quality of human health and life. The discipline focuses both on understanding complex living systems - via experimental and analytical techniques - and on development of devices, methods and algorithms that advance medical and biological knowledge while improving the effectiveness and delivery of clinical medicine. Top Jobs Bio Device Engineers Tissue Engineers Biomaterials Engineer Top Employers Stryker J&J Boston Scientific AMGEN
SOE Minors to Personalize your Studies Biomedical Engineering Bioinformatics Environmental Engineering Information Technology Materials Science & Engineering Nanotechnology Plus UCONN offers 66 additional minors
Common First Semester to Explore Various Disciplines Fall semester Chemistry Mathematics English Computer Programming course Intro to Engineering 15 credits Spring Semester Chemistry/Physics Mathematics Engineering course General Education General Education (optional) 14 (17) credits
Summary Five major academic departments Twelve undergraduate programs Six minor programs Approximately 1840 undergraduates & 112 full time faculty and growing Let s meet more of the faculty & students.
Thank you What questions do you have? (Those interested in CSE and CS programs please remain in the auditorium)
Admission Requirements/Options If a prospective student has: Minimum 1200 combined Math & Critical Reading SAT score, top 30% of HS class and minimum 3.0 GPA - Admission Office authorized to admit to SOE Minimum 600 Math SAT, top 30% HS class and minimum 3.0 GPA Application is reviewed by Assistant Dean and each case is evaluated individually
Admission Requirements/Options All other applicants are eligible to take a freshmen engineering course in addition to the required math and science courses and will be admitted to SOE in January providing they have earned a minimum semester 2.7 GPA.