One of 12 schools and colleges at the University of Virginia, the School offers eleven undergraduate majors along with graduate programs for each of its nine departments.
History
In 1836, the Board of Visitors made civil engineering a formal course of study at the University of Virginia.[1] Initially named the School of Civil Engineering, it was first led by Charles Bonnycastle and William Barton Rogers, who would later go on to become the founding president of MIT in 1864.[2] At the time, only three institutions of higher learning in the U.S. were wholly devoted to engineering instruction, and 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.[3]
Under Dean Thornton (1905-1925), mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering became new programs of the School.[4]
Under Dean Lawrence R. Quarles (1955-1973), the School added graduate degree programs in biomedical engineering, nuclear engineering, materials science, applied mathematics and systems engineering. Programs in studies of policy and information management were added by Quarles' successor, John E. Gibson (1973-1983).[4]
In 1998, the School ended its nuclear engineering program.[5]
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.
Markings along Engineer's Way
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.[6] 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.[6][7][8]
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.[9] 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.[9]
Academics
The School enrolls approximately 4,000 undergraduate students and 1,200 graduate students.[10]
Clark Scholars Program
The 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.[11] 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
The Rodman Scholars Program, founded in 1979,[12] consists of the top 5 percent of each class of engineering students. Qualifying students are automatically selected as Rodman Scholars. First-year students may also apply to join the program as Midyear Scholars. Rodman Scholars are enrolled in an exclusive first-year engineering course and have access to student-led seminars not available to other students.[13]
Departments
There are nine departments part of the School of Engineering:
These departments are home to eleven degree programs:
Aerospace Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Science
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
There are also fourteen available minors provided by the School. The above programs, except for aerospace engineering, computer engineering, engineering science, and mechanical engineering, all have a corresponding minor. In addition to them are:
Founded 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 UVA. School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.[14][15]
Other Programs
The School offers options aside from the typical programs, including the Accelerated master's degree in Systems Engineering, Cardinal Education, and the MBA/ME Program.
The Society of P.R.I.
One 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.
Centers and Institutes
Listed are the Centers and Institutes associated with the School of Engineering and Applied Science:[16]
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)
Coulter Center for Translational Research
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)
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