About Engineering
Message from the Interim Dean
Today's engineers play an increasingly important role in the future of our nation and the world.
Welcome from the Dean
A Strategic Plan
Engineers and scientists, however, represent only four percent of the United States workforce, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting a shortage of 160,000 engineers by 2016. The University of Delaware is doing its part to increase the number of students pursuing careers in STEM — science, technology, engineering and math.
In the College of Engineering, we are engineering our future—your future—building a community of creative problem-solvers devoted to issues in sustainability, energy, health care and the environment.
The work ahead is challenging, but our objectives are clear:
- Equip undergraduate students to thrive in a challenged global community through top-notch educational programs, dynamic research experiences and transformational study abroad and service-learning opportunities.
- Build strong graduate programs where faculty and students work together to solve complex problems.
- Create state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, such as the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering laboratory (ISE-lab) and UD's Science and Technology Campus, projects that will help meet the needs of tomorrow, promote cross-disciplinary research and broaden the pool of talented engineers.
- Strengthen community partnerships with organizations that share common goals, such as Bloom Energy, U.S. Army Research Laboratory, DuPont, JP Morgan Chase and our major research institutes across campus.
- Build strong relationships with our engineering alumni and friends, foster meaningful student internships and employment opportunities, and connect Blue Hens through networking and social activities.
- Provide opportunities for alumni and friends to make a difference through financial investment in the College.
This is a very important time in history for those of us charged with educating the next generation of engineers. I encourage you to get involved and follow our progress, as we work to train future leaders and build a better future.
