University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee College of Engineering and Applied Science
The College of Engineering and Applied Science is a college within the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. It offers bachelor, master and doctoral degrees in civil engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science.
| Motto | Discover. Innovate. Lead. |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1964[1] |
| Dean | Brett Peters |
| Undergraduates | 1,568[2] |
| Postgraduates | 399[2] |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee |
| Website | http://www.uwm.edu/CEAS |
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Based on the statistical analysis by H.J. Newton, Professor of Statistics at Texas A&M University in 1997 on the National Research Council report issued in 1995, the school was ranked 73rd nationally in the National Research Council (NRC) rankings,[3] with its Civil Engineering program 69th,[4] Electronic Engineering 96th,[5] Industrial Engineering 34th,[6] Materials science 60th,[7] and Mechanical Engineering 87th.[8] The school ranks 129th nationally by U.S. News & World Report,[9] with its computer science program ranked 110th in 2011.[10]
Departments
- Civil Engineering & Mechanics
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
- Materials Science
- Mechanical Engineering
Research centers
- Center for Alternative Fuels Research Programs
- Center for By-Products Utilization
- Center for Composite Materials
- Center for Cryptography, Computer, & Network Security
- Center for Ergonomics
- Center for Urban Transportation Studies
- Center for Energy Analysis & Diagnostics
- Southeastern Wisconsin Energy Technology Research Center
Notable people
- Satya Nadella ('90 MS Computer Science), Microsoft CEO.
- Michael Dhuey, electrical and computer engineer, co-inventor of the Macintosh II and the iPod.
- Luther Graef ('61 MS Structural Engineering), Founder of Graef Anhalt Schloemer & Associates Inc., and former President of ASCE.
- Phil Katz ('84, BS Computer Science), a computer programmer best known as the author of PKZIP.
- Pradeep Rohatgi, Wisconsin Distinguished Professor of Engineering
- Cheng Xu, aerodynamic design engineer, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Fellow
- Y. Austin Chang, material engineering researcher and educator
- Scott Yanoff ('93 BS Computer Science), Internet pioneer.
- Alan Kulwicki ('77 BS Mechanical Engineering), 1992 NASCAR Cup Series champion driver and team owner
See also
References
- History of CEAS on the UW-Milwaukee website
- Fall 2013 Headcount Report, available on UWM campus or off-campus with UWM student/staff logon
- A Brief Summary of the NRC Rankings, Texas A&M University
- NRC Rankings in each of the 41 Areas: civil engineering, Texas A&M University
- NRC Rankings in each of the 41 Areas: Electronic Engineering, Texas A&M University
- NRC Rankings in each of the 41 Areas: Industrial Engineering, Texas A&M University
- NRC Rankings in each of the 41 Areas: Materials science, Texas A&M University
- NRC Rankings in each of the 41 Areas: Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University
- Best Engineering Schools,U.S. News & World Report.
- Rankings: Computer Science, US News & World Report, 2010.