About
Ever since people first began to use tools and manipulate their surroundings, engineering has been a vital aspect of human life, and these days, engineering is as important as it ever was. Society turns to engineers to solve a range of social, economic and environmental problems, and an engineering degree can prepare students to work as managers and leaders, in the public or private spheres. Engineering education combines math and science with creativity, innovation and a passion to change the world.
The College of Engineering adds personal, social and economic value to the region, the state, the nation, and the world through engineering education and cutting-edge research in emerging technologies.
Recognizing that the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, is a land-grant institution with consequent responsibilities in teaching, research, and service, and realizing that these are mutually dependent and necessary responsibilities, the College of Engineering adopts and seeks to fulfill the following statements of purpose.
Undergraduate Education — Offer a high-quality and fully accredited course of instruction involving classroom, laboratory, and extracurricular activities that will result in professionals qualified to begin careers in the field of engineering and prepared to assume responsible places of leadership in society.
Graduate Education and Research — Offer state-of-the-art coursework and research experiences that result in all graduates being capable of independent analysis and design, and all Ph.D. graduates capable of extending the state-of-the-art in their areas of expertise.
Continuing Education — Provide local, regional, national, and international seminars, symposia, short courses, and credit courses to engineers and others in the technical community to help them further their formal education and keep abreast of new developments in technology.
Technology Development and Job Creation — Assist actively and vigorously in the growth and development of the state of Arkansas and the nation by performing research and developing innovative new technology, by updating the existing technology within industrial circles, by providing educational support services, and by attracting and creating new industry.
The College of Engineering focuses on research, teaching and outreach in the following areas:
- Health care and healthcare systems
- Cyber and Homeland Security
- Big Data and Data Analytics
- Sustainability and the built environment
- Electric power systems and advanced power electronics
- Electronics manufacturing
- Environmental and ecosystems analysis
- Mixed signal electric systems
- Materials and manufacturing
- Nanotechnologies
- Transportation, logistics and infrastructure