University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science
The University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science is the undergraduate and graduate engineering school of the University of Virginia. Established in 1836, the school is the oldest university-affiliated engineering school in United States, and oldest engineering school in the Southern United States.
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| Type | Public Engineering school |
|---|---|
| Established | 1836 |
| Dean | Jennifer L. West |
| Location | , , U.S. |
| Affiliations | University of Virginia |
| Website | engineering |
One of 12 schools and colleges at the University of Virginia, the school is home to nine departments: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering and Society, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Systems and Information Engineering.
History
editIn 1836, the Board of Visitors made civil engineering a formal course of study at the University of Virginia.[1] At the time, there were just three institutions of higher learning in the U.S. wholly devoted to engineering instruction.[2] With its 1836 resolution, the University of Virginia became the first enduring engineering program established in the South and the first in the nation at a comprehensive university.[2]
In 2012, the Engineering School established the Department of Engineering and Society (E&S). Along with providing many of the foundational courses in the School's curriculum, E&S is responsible for the following programs for undergraduates: the undergraduate thesis, the Washington, D.C. Science and Technology Policy Internship, Rodman Scholars, international studies, online courses, and hands-on activities such as the electric vehicle project.
Starting in 2015, a team led by mechanical engineering professor Eric Loth began research into a UVA design of offshore wind turbines that would potentially dwarf the size and scope of any being produced or researched anywhere else.[3] The innovative design inspired by palm trees led to Roth being named to a Popular Science list of “The Brilliant Minds Behind The New Energy Revolution” in June of that year.[3][4][5]
In 2018 and 2019, teams consisting of computer science undergraduates twice won the Alamo Cup and repeat national championships at the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.[6] This is the best known collegiate information security competition in the United States, and the University of Virginia won the 2019 competition over 235 competing universities.[6]
Special Scholars and Societies
editClark Scholars Program
editThe A. James Clark Scholars Program was established in 2018 as the result of a $15 million gift from the A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation in 2017.[7] Clark Scholars are selected from underserved demographics for their academic excellence, track record of leadership, and commitment to community service. The inaugural cohort of 16, led in the 2018-2019 school year by Stephanie Gernentz, Joshua Arul, and Rachel Zhang, entered in June 2018.
Rodman Scholars Program
editThe Rodman Scholars Program, founded in 1979,[8] consists of the top 5-6 percent of each class of engineering students.
The Society of P.R.I.
editOne of the many secret societies at U.Va., The Society of P.R.I. is exclusive to the engineering community. It is known for honoring faculty, staff, and students for exceptional service to their respective communities.
Departments and Degree Programs
editThere are nine departments home to eleven degree programs.[9][10]
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Engineering and Society
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Systems and Information Engineering
| Undergraduate | Graduate | Ph.D. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | X | X | X |
| Biomedical Engineering | X | X | X |
| Chemical Engineering | X | X | X |
| Civil Engineering | X | X | X |
| Computer Engineering | X | X | X |
| Computer Science | X | X | X |
| Electrical Engineering | X | X | X |
| Engineering Science | X | ||
| Materials Science and Engineering | X | X | X |
| Mechanical Engineering | X | X | X |
| Systems Engineering | X | X | X |
Undergraduate students at the U.Va. Engineering School may minor in applied math, engineering business, the history of science and technology, materials science and engineering, science and technology policy, technology and the environment, technology leaders and any variety of studies within the College of Arts & Sciences.
The School offers four online and collaborative programs: the Accelerated master's degree in Systems Engineering, the Commonwealth Graduate Engineering Program, Engineers PRODUCED in Virginia and the MBA/ME Program.
Centers and Institutes
editListed are the Centers and Institutes associated with the School of Engineering and Applied Science:[11]
- Center for Advanced Biomanufacturing
- Center for Applied Biomechanics
- Center for Automata Processing
- Center for Electrochemical Science and Engineering
- Center for Research in Intelligent Storage and Processing in Memory
- Center for Risk Management of Engineering Systems
- Center for Transportation Studies
- Center for Visual and Decision Informatics
- Commonwealth Center for Advanced Logistics Systems (CCALS)
- Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM)
- Environmental Resilience Institute
- Global Infectious Diseases Institute
- nanoSTAR Institute
- NSF I/UCRC Center for Laser & Plasma For Advanced Manufacturing (LAM)
- Mid-Atlantic Transportation Sustainability University Transportation Center (MATS UTC)
- Multi-Functional Integrated System Technology (MIST) Center
- NSF Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies (ASSIST)
- Rolls-Royce University Technology Center
- Virginia Center for Grid Research
- UVA Center for Wireless Health
Undergraduate Research Journal
editFounded in 2009 and first issue published in April 2010, The Spectra: The Virginia Engineering and Science Research Journal, is a peer reviewed undergraduate research journal published by the U.Va. School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.[12][13][14] [15]
References
edit- ^ "1836 to 1860: Getting Started". virginia.edu. University of Virginia School of Engineering. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- ^ a b Aylor, James. "175 Years of Engineering at the University of Virginia". virginia.edu. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- ^ a b Palm Trees Inspire UVA Team's Revolutionary Design of Offshore Wind Turbines, accessed April 30, 2019
- ^ The Brilliant Minds Behind The New Energy Revolution: These Are The Faces of Change Archived 2017-02-21 at the Wayback Machine, accessed April 30, 2019
- ^ Eric Loth Builds Smarter Wind Turbines, accessed April 30, 2019
- ^ a b University of Virginia Defends National Cyber Title, accessed April 30, 2019
- ^ "New $30 Million Clark Scholars Program Supports Underrepresented Engineering Students". UVAToday. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
- ^ Vaughan, Joseph. Rotunda Tales: Stories from the University of Virginia, 1920-1960. pp. 150–153.
- ^ "Departments". 22 March 2017. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- ^ "UVA Engineering Degree Programs". 25 September 2018. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- ^ "Centers and Institutes". engineering.virginia.edu. 21 June 2017.
- ^ "Undergraduate Students Initiate an Academic Engineering and Science Research Journal". news.virginia.edu. 19 January 2010. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
- ^ [1] Retrieved July 9, 2019
- ^ "2019 UVA Engineering Spectra Undergraduate Research Journal". www.flipsnack.com. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
- ^ "The Spectra Research Journal".