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E2K Summer2008
Marty Wood
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education
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What does UConn have to Offer?
• A Carnegie Foundation Research University Very High ranking• Ranked #1 Public University in New England (1999 – 2007)
(U.S. News & World Report) • 10 Schools and Colleges at Storrs• 8 Undergraduate Degrees – 106 majors, 73 minors• 13 Graduate Degrees – 80 Fields of Study• 4 Professional Degree Programs• Many enrichment opportunities (Honors Program, Individualized
Majors, UG Research, Study Abroad, COOP , Internships)
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The University of Connecticut
• Completed the 10-year UCONN 2000 initiative that has invested $1 billion in buildings and infrastructure.
• Third year of “21st Century UCONN” initiative - A $1.3 billion State initiative to establish UConn as the best Public Research University in the Northeast
• Approximately 16,500 undergraduates at Storrs Campus and 21,000 UG students enrolled at all campuses
• Offers four-year academic merit and need-based scholarships
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The University of Connecticut
• UConn’s freshmen enrollment has grown by 25% since 2000 and entering student’s average SAT score is approximately 1195
• Six Year Graduation rate of 72%
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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).
• We are a small school within a University!• Small Classes (~ 40 students) taught by
full time faculty.• A faculty advisor to mentor, coach & advise you.
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Why should I attend UConn’s School of Engineering? (con’t)
• Growing Undergraduate Enrollment to satisfy the State’s Region and nation’s engineering needs.
• Two Engineering Learning Centers • Director of Diversity and Special Programs• Director of Advising • Common First Year Courses allows students to
explore• 12 Undergraduate Programs, 10 Graduate Programs
and other educational options• Opportunity to conduct UG research with
Faculty members and at our Centers
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Why should I attend UConn’s School of Engineering? (con’t)
• Study Abroad Opportunities and still graduate on time.
• Opportunity to conduct research in one of our existing Research Centers or in one of our two new Research Centers:• Center for Sustainable Energy• National Transportation Security Center of
Excellence • Corporate involvement – Internships, COOP,
Sponsored Senior Design Projects and active recruitment through student professional societies.
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Additional Student Resources and Support
• Faculty member as your Advisor• Center for Mentoring, Advising & Tutoring (MAT) Center• 84+ hours per week of tutoring in Math, Science and
Engineering courses• 15 professional & scholarly student societies • Two Engineering Learning Centers • Diversity Director and Special Programs• Director of Advising• Honors Program/Study Abroad/COOP/Internships
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Accreditation Agencies
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
• The Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111
Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD. 21202-4012
• The Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111
Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD. 21202-4012
• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
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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
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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.
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Undergraduate Enrollment
• Freshmen enrollment has increased by 65% compared to Fall 2000
• Total UG enrollment has increased by 50% to 1690 students
• Over 330 students on Scholarship (236 continuing students and 100 entering freshmen)
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Undergraduate Enrollment con’t.
• Typical admitted student profile for Fall 07: 1294 combined Critical Reading & Math SAT score.
• SOE has the highest percentage of honors students of any of the 10 schools at Uconn (13%)
• Admitted students for fall 08 include 31 Valedictorians and 19 Salutatorians
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SOE Scholarships
• $728,000 academic merit scholarships offered to Fall 08 entering students.
• Awarding approximately $550,000 to 236 continuing students on Tuesday, April 9, 2008.
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School of Engineering Today
Five Academic Departments
• Chemical, Materials & Bimolecular Engineering• Civil & Environmental Engineering• Computer Science & Engineering• Electrical & Computer Engineering• Mechanical Engineering
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School of Engineering (Con’t)
Undergraduate Degrees
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering • Bachelor of Science• Joint BSE and BA in German Language• Joint BS with School of Business
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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
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Bachelor Degrees
• Management and Engineering for Manufacturing (BS)
• Computer Science (BS)
• International Engineering - EUROTECH (BA in German Language plus BSE)
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SOE Minors
• Biomedical Engineering• Bioinformatics• Environmental Engineering• Information Technology• Materials Science & Engineering• Plus UCONN offers 66 additional minors
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Competitive Graduate Programs
• 10 Fields of Study at the MS and PhD level• Opportunity to join an accelerated MS program
during the senior year• Fellowships – Each Department has Graduate
Assistantships for first year graduate students• Fellowships include a tuition waiver, medical
benefits and stipend• 2006-2007 awarded 50 PhD & 106 MS
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Common First Semester
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
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Faculty & Research
• 110 highly qualified teachers, researchers and mentors
• 8 endowed named and chair professorships
• 11 female faculty members
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As a Carnegie Foundation “Research University Very High” ranking
• We generate knowledge, new processes and ideas which have resulted in more than 175 patents
• Since 2002, the SOE has increased its annual research expenditures from $12 million to $18 million
• The following are a few examples of external funding agencies: • Department of Transportation - $2.0 million • Department of Energy - $1.6 million• Office of Naval Research - $1.2 million• National Institute of Health – $1.1 million• National Science Foundation – $.7million
• All grants have provisions for UG research
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School of Engineering Facilities
• This building housing Computer Science & Engineering and Electrical & Computer Engineering – completed in May 2003
• A new Engineering Building as part of 21st Century UConn• Engineering complex and physical plant comprises eight
existing structures at the Storrs and adjoining Depot Campus• Teaching and research laboratories with $25 million in state-
of-the-are equipment• $147 million sophisticated engineering graphics and analysis
software• School maintains its own network of computing services
(ECS)
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School of Engineering’s Future Plans
• Achieve recognition as the most comprehensive public engineering program in the Northeast, become a regional center for excellence by:
Recruiting, embracing, supporting, and retaining excellent students, faculty and staff
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How will this be achieved?
• Recruit top students by offering innovative programs in Engineering and Technology and world renowned faculty such at our Eminent Faculty positions in Energy Conversion
• Retain students by offering various resources – UG Research, MAT Center, Peer Tutoring, student societies, mentoring
• Full time faculty teach all our courses and advise your daughters and sons.
• Serve as the major supplier of well-trained engineers (over 14000 graduates)
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How will this be achieved?
• Establish centers of Excellence in selected research areas (i.e. Nanotechnology, Biomedical, Advanced Product Development and Advanced Information Systems)
• Eight endowed Chair & Named Professorship• Undergraduate Course Clustering• Become a model for public university-industry
cooperation and partnership by fostering collegial & dynamic academic excellence with leading corporations in CT
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Summary
• Five major academic departments• Twelve undergraduate programs• Five minor programs• Approximately 1670 undergraduates & 110 full
time faculty• Let’s meet the faculty & students.
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Thank you
What questions do you have?