Engineering
In a society faced with increasingly complex technological and humanistic problems, a liberal arts education contributes to the development of engineers.
Partnering with Columbia University in New York and Washington University in St. Louis, Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø offers cooperative dual degree engineering programs, as well as co-curricular opportunities for students to dive into their engineering interests in the larger community.
In addition to one-on-one advising, students interested in engineering have access to:
- hands-on research opportunities with real world connections to engineering
- turnkey engineering independent studies with pre-made curricula, problem sets and more
- state-of-the-art facilities including the physics department machine shop, Studio M makerspace and quality instrumentation
- Establish a strong foundation in science, mathematics and computer science to facilitate lateral thinking and a deeper approach to engineering problem-solving.
- Explore diverse dimensions of the human experience for service and leadership in the engineering profession.
- Develop effective communication skills to support a clear and informative exchange of ideas.
- Foster an appreciation of the social and ethical context of technological problems so that humane solutions can be identified and implemented.
- Provide international and cultural experiences to inform multi-cultural teamwork and applications around the world.
- Cultivate creativity for imaginative engineering design.
Whether pursuing the dual degree or simply by working with our engineering advisors during their four years at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø, students pursue a variety of experiences in the engineering field.
"I didn’t know much about the engineering program when I was a first year student. After learning more in an email from Dr. Yukich, I became interested. With his help, the application process was pretty smooth. He answered every question in detail, even the minute ones. I find Columbia Engineering School's vision for socially connected engineering attractive. My two majors may seem irrelevant but this program provides a way to combine the two things I like the most. I really want to work in an area where I can utilize my knowledge in both computer science and philosophy."
For additional information, please contact our Dual-Degree Liaison, Prof. John Yukich.