1. 2016 Colorado PLTW conference
Dr. Robert Block
Associate Dean
College of Engineering & Applied Science

2. Vision
The College of Engineering & Applied Science (EAS) aspires to improve health, welfare, and prosperity through technical learning, research, professional practice, and invention.
Mission
Illuminate: Inspiring a passion in our students for life-long learning; and graduating engineers and scientists who are knowledgeable and competitive in the global marketplace throughout their careers
Investigate: Conducting recognized and relevant research that has both local and global impact
Innovate: Engaging in leadership, service, economic and technology development that improves health, welfare, and prosperity through engineering

3. We Illuminate Departments
Computer Science
Green Data Center, cyber-security, web programming, advanced object technology, social and ethical implications of computing, software engineering, computer networks, security and AI/Human motion
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Digital, analog, mixed signal circuit design, microwave circuit design, communications, signal processing, controls/batteries, health care, microelectronics
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Flight thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer,
engineering economy, kinematics, aerodynamics,
fracture mechanics, space mission analysis,
energy

4. We Illuminate Provide Outstanding and Diverse Education
Bachelor of Science Degrees Offered in:
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Education (NEW!)
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Innovation Program offers a team of degrees in:
Computer Science Security
Game Design and Development
Master of Science Degrees Offered in:

5. We Illuminate Bachelor’s Programs Bachelor of Innovation
Bachelor of Science
Fall 2016 Enrollment
Computer Engineering
117
Computer Science
260
Electrical Engineering
184
Engineering Education (New) 10
Mechanical Engineering
525
Bachelor of Innovation
Fall 2016 Enrollment
Computer Science 61
Computer Security 56
Electrical Engineering 14
Game Design & Development
118

6. We Illuminate Master’s Programs
Master of Science
Fall 2016 Enrollment
Computer Science 51
Electrical Engineering 52
Mechanical Engineering 21
Master of Engineering
Fall 2016 Enrollment
Engineering Management* 20
Space Operations* 24
Systems Engineering* 17
Energy Engineering* 9
Information Assurance 16
Software Engineering 11
* Online degree program

7. We Illuminate Ph.D. Programs
Doctor of Philosophy
Fall 2015 Enrollment
Security 28
Computer Science 34
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering 5

8. We Investigate EAS Facility and Labs
Engineering and Applied Science Building
Microelectronic Research Lab (Class 100 clean room)
Anechoic Chamber
Several Computer Labs
Osborne Center for Science and Engineering
Mechanical and Aerospace Research/Teaching Labs
Wind Tunnel
Innovation Security Lab
BI Innovation Lab
Illuminate – Investigate – Innovate

9. Engineering College Opportunities
Internships - Our goal is for every student that wants an internship to have one!
STEM Career Fairs
Senior Projects – MAE had over 20 sponsored projects last year!
Active Undergraduate Research Program – working directly with faculty plus an honors program
Illuminate – Investigate – Innovate

10. We Illuminate Engineering Education Degree
An interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Education (BSEEd) offered by the College of Engineering in conjunction with the College of Education and the UCCSTeach program.
The purpose of this program is to take the Math and Science curriculum preparation for highly qualified teachers and broaden that curriculum with Engineering and Technology exposure.
Curriculum
Hours
Math 21
Science 23
UCCSTeach 32
Compass (gen ed) 18
Engineering core 24
Engineering & open electives
9-13

11. Credit Matrix

12. Braggin’ Rights Nationally Ranked by U.S. News and World Report:
#9 among primarily public institutions; #29 overall
Same league as Carnegie Research One universities in graduate programs - #135 out of 205 (ahead of DU and CU – Denver)
#29 among all schools for Graduate Online Programs
IEEE Daniel Noble Award and IEEE Fellow (Dr. Carlos Araujo)
Two El Pomar Endowed Chairs (Dr. Terry Boult and Dr. Michael Larson)
Two NSF CAREER award winners (Dr. Xiaobo Zhou and Dr. Qing Yi)

13. Thank You!