Schools and Departments

Our academic units offer dozens of degree options, world-class research facilities, and an engaged faculty dedicated to your success. It’s a winning formula that will help you find the right path to fulfill your personal and professional aspirations.

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Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering

Our biggest ideas come from the tiniest things: photons and atoms, molecules and microorganisms, nanoparticles and nanopores. We use chemistry, biology, physics, math, machine learning, and engineering to solve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity.

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Civil and Construction Engineering

We are committed to pursuing new knowledge aimed at building safe, resilient, and sustainable environments. Our graduates become the future leaders in the fields of architectural, civil, and construction engineering.

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Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

From concept to idea to major impact: our innovative research spans the fields of artificial intelligence, semiconductors, robotics, human-computer interaction, cybersecurity, and more. Our groundbreaking online educational programs have made us a leader in distance learning and one of the largest sources of computer science graduates in the country.

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Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering

We are dedicated to creating a safer, smarter, and more resilient world through innovative research and transformational education experiences that produce highly skilled graduates. We make major contributions to fields ranging from advanced manufacturing and next-generation materials to renewable energy and robots.

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Nuclear Science and Engineering

Our internationally recognized faculty and staff balance compelling experimental and theoretical research and computer-based modeling and simulation with one of the most flexible nuclear science degree programs in the nation that tailors education to emerging industry needs.

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Biological & Ecological Engineering

Our mission is to achieve national and international recognition as a center of excellence for integrated research and education in the programs broadly defined as Ecological Engineering, Biological Engineering, and Water Resources Engineering.