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The College of Engineering transforms lives and enhances society through impactful education and research. Join us in tackling the world’s biggest challenges — such as developing sustainable energy solutions, ensuring access to clean water, and developing next-gen microelectronics.

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Welcome our new dean, Forrest Masters

Join us in welcoming Forrest Masters as the new Kearney Dean of Engineering, effective July 14. He brings extensive experience from the University of Florida, where he served as interim dean and held multiple leadership roles.

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Student Success

Goldwater Scholar closes loop on plastic waste

Andrew Tran, a third-year chemical engineering student, develops upcycling techniques to create a circular economy for plastics.

Research

Prioritizing women’s health using 3D modeling

Using 3D models of gynecological tissues, Kaitlin Fogg is trying to uncover critical insights and improve treatments for diseases like endometriosis and ovarian cancer.

News

Bird flu markers may come from wild birds

New research shows that wild birds can account for much of the avian influenza virus evidence found in wastewater in Oregon.

2,444

Engineering Degrees Granted Last Year

Number of Computer Science Degrees Awarded in the Nation

$84.8M

Research Funding

$20.7M

COE Scholarship Support

Units of the College of Engineering

Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering

Civil and Construction Engineering

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering

Nuclear Science and Engineering

Biological & Ecological Engineering

Geomatics Reborn

The expansion of Oregon State’s geomatics program includes modernizing the National Spatial Reference System and growing the geomatics workforce.

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Ethics in AI presentation, S13E2

Imagine the camera of a self-driving car switches to a power-saving mode and takes low-resolution images. As a result, the car hits a pedestrian. A mundane…

Immersed in learning on the Klamath River, S14E3

The Klamath River is transforming after four dams were removed in 2024. In this episode, we join the research team studying the impacts of the dam removals on…

How will the Klamath River transform? S14E2

The removal of four dams from the Klamath River was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to capture the interplay of science, engineering, and culture. Desirée…

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Whether you’re interested in the far reaches of outer space or the ocean’s depth — and just about anything in between — the College of Engineering has the degree you’re looking for.

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Career/Young Investigator Awardees

Endowed Positions

174.7M

Operational Budget

11,128

Total Enrollment

Solving the semiconductor workforce gap

Oregon State is helping to fill the semiconductor workforce gap by partnering with industries, creating innovative educational pathways, and informing Oregonians of excellent career opportunities in the field.