A Special Message from Dean David T. Ma.
We have so much to look forward to this year in the College of Engineering and Computer Science! We are excited to announce the launch of our new five-year Strategic Plan, which shall provide the foundation of our work to achieve our goals and shape the future.
I am delighted to share our vision and mission with you:
Vision:
All In—Islander Engineering and Computer Science: Where Innovation Meets Inspiration.
Mission:
To empower Islander Engineering and Computer Science students through an industry-relevant, community-engaging curriculum. With the aim of pushing the boundaries of science, engineering, and technology through impactful research and innovation, we prepare students to become industry-ready graduates and culturally competent agents of change and community leaders.
The new Strategic Plan signifies our commitment to fostering a culture of excellence centered around five core values: Success, Teamwork, Innovation, Leadership, and Learning — STILL. The success of all involved in our college is our highest priority, with innovation through collaboration being at. the heart of all we do; supported by a leadership mindset focused on growth.
This year, we are proud to celebrate a historic milestone—our highest-ever enrollment of 1,403 students! Our faculty remains at the forefront of cutting-edge research, securing $4 million in new research grants, with research expenditures projected to reach new heights. Additionally, we’ve installed a state-of-the-art scanning electron microscope (SEM) which shall open new frontiers of discovery and innovation for our students and faculty.
Furthermore, all of our engineering programs -- Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Geographic Information Science (to be rebranded as Geospatial Science after accreditation) — intend to achieve either their initial accreditation or reaccreditation from ABET, further underscoring our commitment to academic excellence.
Here’s to another remarkable year ahead, filled with innovation, growth, and accomplishment!