| University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science |
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| Motto | Juncta Juvant (Latin for "Strength in Unity") |
| Established | 1819 |
| Type | Public (state university) |
| Dean | Carlo Montemagno |
| Location | Cincinnati, Ohio, USA |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | http://www.ceas.uc.edu/ |
The College of Engineering and Applied Science is the engineering and applied science college of the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is the birthplace of the cooperative education (co-op) program and still holds the largest public mandatory cooperative education program at a public university in the United States. Today, it has a student population of around 3,700 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students and is recognized annually as one of the top 100 engineering colleges in the US, ranking 78th in 2011.[1]
In June 2009, the College of Engineering and College of Applied Science officially merged and formed the new College of Engineering and Applied Science. Many programs from the former colleges were maintained, but some were moved to different colleges or suspended.
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The creation of the College of Engineering first began with the appointment of a Professor of Civil Engineering in 1874 and the organization of a Department of Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. Established as a college of the university in 1900, the College of Engineering's first dean was Harry Thomas Cory. In 1923 a six-year cooperative program was added in general engineering which led to dual degrees: a bachelor of engineering and a master of science. The college began offering courses in engineering through its own evening division in 1924 and by 1926 grew to include course work in applied arts. In the 1950s the college began to offer graduate instruction in every department. A joint project with the Engineer’s Council for Professional Development and local industry provided opportunities for engineers to pursue graduate degrees without leaving their jobs. In 1995, new class and research space was created with the opening of the Engineering Research Center, which was designed by architect and UC alum Michael Graves.
The College of Applied Science was an applied science college at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. Organized as the Ohio Mechanics Institute (OMI) in 1828, it merged with UC in 1969 and was renamed the OMI College of Applied Science in 1978.[2] Formally the school was referred to as the College of Applied Science, CAS offered programs in the engineering technologies and related areas.
By 1906, Dean Herman Schneider established the first cooperative education (co-op) program in the United States. The program was established to support Theory with Practice, the belief being that engineers who graduated with both classroom instruction and practical training would be better prepared and have a better foundation to be successful in the practice of engineering. The college allows students to choose either an industry or a research track co-op. The program continues to be the largest mandatory cooperative education program at a public university in the United States and is annually ranked as one of the top 5[3] programs in the country. Additionally, this program has proven so successful in preparing graduates for their careers that more than 1,000 schools offer forms of it today.
The college offers dozens of programs spread across 6 schools. Options range from Associate Degrees to PhD's.
School of Advanced Structures
School of Aerospace Systems
School of Computing Sciences and Informatics
School of Dynamic Systems
School of Electronic and Computing Systems
School of Energy, Environmental, Biological and Medical Engineering
School of Engineering Education
The College of engineering and Applied Science also offers an ACCelerated ENgineering Degree[4] program where students can graduate in 5 years with a bachelor's and master's degree. Students work with their academic adviser during their first year to determine if this program is suitable for them. Several of the programs offer MBA degrees in conjunction with the Lindner College of Business. the program options are listed below:
Aerospace with Aerospace master's, Aerospace with MBA, Chemical with Chemical master's, Chemical with MBA, Chemical with Materials master's, Civil with MBA, Civil with Environmental master's, Energy & Materials with MBA, Mechanical with MBA, Electrical with Computer Eng master's, Electrical with Electrical master's, Mechanical with Mechanical master's
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Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical and Materials Engineering
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Civil and Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science
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Located at Center Hill Research Center, the Large Scale Test Facility (UCLSTF) is a state-of-art laboratory for testing of large-scale structural projects. The laboratory is served by a 30-ton overhead crane with a 5-ton auxiliary hook, and two 60-gallon per minute pumps. This facility is equipped with computerized controllers capable of controlling an array of sensors to allow testing of large to full-scale structural components and systems. The laboratory has a machine shop for fabrication of specimens, test fixtures, etc. and is equipped to allow testing of full-scale bridge girders and other linear elements up to 100' long, and full-scale buildings up to 2 stories high.[5]
The College of Engineering and Applied Science is regularly ranked as one of the top engineering schools in the country. In the 2011 U.S. News and World Report rankings, the college was ranked 78th in the U.S.[6]
2007 Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index
Baldwin Hall Baldwin Hall was built in 1911 and is the headquarters for administration and academic classrooms. The building reopened in January 2002 after extensive renovations with computing laboratories, electronic classroom, and seminar rooms.[7]
Rhodes Hall Rhodes Hall was built adjacent to Baldwin Hall to accommodate the expansion that took place in the 1970s. The building provides faculty offices, undergraduate and graduate laboratories, and a 12,000 sq. ft. high bay area. In fall of 2011, construction will begin on the 10,000 sf CEAS Alumni Learning Center in Rhodes Hall which will include labs, research space, and areas for students, professors, and alumni to gather and collaborate.[8]
Engineering Research Center Opened in 1995, this facility houses state-of-the-art research laboratories and offices for graduate students and faculty. It is conveniently located adjacent to the existing engineering complex and was designed to look like a 4 cylinder engine.[9]
Old Chemistry Building Used for offices, classrooms, and laboratories. Many engineering departments, and UC colleges, share the space for research, administration, instruction, and program support.[10]
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