| Vanderbilt University School of Engineering | |
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| Established | 1879 |
| Type | Private |
| Dean | Kenneth F. Galloway |
| Academic staff | 144 |
| Undergraduates | 1,305[1] |
| Location | Nashville, TN, U.S.A. |
| Website | www.engineering.vanderbilt.edu |
The School of Engineering provides undergraduate and graduate education in engineering and the engineering sciences at Vanderbilt University, a major research university located in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1879, the Vanderbilt School of Engineering is the oldest private school of engineering in the American South.[2] The school has an exceptionally high percentage of female engineers, 29%, compared to a national average of 17%.[3]
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The school offers the bachelor of engineering degree in biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical and mechanical engineering and the bachelor of science in computer science and engineering science. Many engineering students choose double majors, minors, or concentrations in complementary disciplines. All programs leading to the bachelor of engineering degree at Vanderbilt are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
In conjunction with Vanderbilt's Graduate School, the School of Engineering offers master of engineering and master of science degrees and doctorates.[1] The school awarded its first Ph.D. in 1964.The School of Engineering’s graduate programs emphasize innovative, rigorous multidisciplinary study and in-depth instruction. Graduate engineering programs at Vanderbilt include:
Representatives selected from various campus engineering societies participate in the Vanderbilt Engineering Council, which provides engineering students a voice in the school's decisions and facilitates communication among administration, faculty, and students. Officers of the Engineering Council are elected by the engineering student body.
The leading national engineering societies have chartered branches or student sections at the School of Engineering. These student-run organizations are devoted to technical issues. Meetings might include films, speakers, or field trips. Freshmen and sophomores are invited to attend meetings, while juniors and seniors are urged to join the appropriate professional society.
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