George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science
| The School of Engineering and Applied Science | |
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| Motto |
Deus Nobis Fiducia (In God Our Trust) |
| Established | 1884 |
| Type | Private |
Parent institution | George Washington University |
| Dean | David S. Dolling |
Academic staff | 200 |
| Undergraduates | 786 |
| Postgraduates | 1220 |
| 469 | |
| Location | Washington, D.C., 20052 |
| Campus | Urban — Foggy Bottom |
| Colors | |
| Nickname | SEAS, GWU SEAS |
| Website | www.seas.gwu.edu |
The School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. is a technical school which specializes in engineering, technology, communications, and transportation. The school is located on the campus of the George Washington University and offers both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Location
Currently, The School of Engineering and Applied Science resides in Tompkins Hall of Engineering. Tompkins Hall has housed George Washington's engineering school since it was built in 1956. Starting in the spring 2015 semester, classes and offices will be transitioned into the new Science and Engineering Hall, bringing with it much needed state of the art learning and research facilities.
Science and Engineering Hall
Scheduled to open the first week of the spring 2015 semester, the new building offers approximately 400,000 square feet of lecture, laboratory, office, and common space to be used by the School of Engineering and Applied Science, Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, and the rest of the George Washington community. In May 2011, site preparation began for construction of the 300 million dollar project. The building consists of six below grade stories used for lab space, parking, and mechanical systems, as well as eight above grade stories. The progressive design of the Science and Engineering Hall combines flexible, reconfigurable spaces within common areas on each floor to promote collaborative thinking and to integrate lectures and laboratories with hands-on projects. Other key features of the building include: a vibration and particulate-free nanotechnology facility, a three story high-bay including a strong wall and floor with easy access to a street level loading dock, and a multi-use auditorium and media center for science and engineering symposia and conferences. The building's location is just one block away from both the Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro station and The George Washington University Hospital making it a campus hub for science and medical technology.[1][2][3]
Research Laboratories
Biomedical Engineering Research
Biomedical engineering research at the George Washington University includes biofluid dynamics, medical imaging, cardiac electrophysiology, plasma medicine, therapeutic ultrasound, nanomedicine and tissue engineering.
Cybersecurity Research
Cybersecurity research is spread across six laboratories at the George Washington University including Dr. Zhang's laboratory which focuses on data security, Dr. Clarkson's lab which focuses on building secure computer systems, the Cyber Security Policy and Research Institute and Dr. Monteleoni's laboratory in Machine Learning.
Transportation Engineering Research
The National Crash Analysis Center is chartered with the school through Federal Highway Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Undergraduate programs
With approximately 780 students enrolled, SEAS has a variety of undergraduate programs.
Applied Science and Technology (B.S.)
Biomedical Engineering (B.S.)
- The Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering is an ABET-accredited program located in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Civil Engineering (B.S.)
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at SEAS has eleven full-time teaching and/or research faculty. The department chair is W. M. Kim Roddis, Ph.D., P.E. The following programs are currently offered by the department as B.S. options[4] (note that all BS degrees are degrees in civil engineering, not the concentration):
- Civil Engineering - This option is the most general of the options and has a bias toward structural engineering studies.
- Civil Engineering with Medical Preparation Option - This is the same degree, but with more emphasis in medical school preparation. Some changes include more requirements in chemistry and organic chemistry, and introduction to circuit theory.
- Environmental Engineering Option in Civil Engineering - The option in environmental engineering provides a strong foundation in environmental chemistry, water resources, wastewater treatment process and design, hazardous waste, and air pollution.
- Transportation Option in CIvil Engineering
- 5-year Bachelor's/Master's programs - The department recently enacted two options for both general CE and EE option students to complete a Master of Science degree in one additional year. A letter of intent is necessary, along with a 3.0 GPA, but application to the graduate school and GREs are not necessary. There are currently two options available:
- B.S./M.S. in Civil Engineering with Structural Engineering Focus
- B.S./M.S. in Civil Engineering with Environmental Engineering Focus - This option has yet to become official, though it is expected to be so by Spring semester, 2008.
Computer Engineering (B.S.)
Computer Science (B.S.)
- All the concentrations under the Computer Science bachelor of arts degree can be applied to a bachelor of science degree
- Computer Security and Information Assurance option - The exciting and important field of Computer Security and Information Assurance gives you a solid technical education in securing and preserving the integrity of stand-alone computer systems and computer networks while being mindful of related societal issues such as privacy and intellectual property protection. If you choose this option, you take specific coursework in these topics.
Computer Science (B.A.)
- Medical Preparation option - If you are interested in combining a Computer Science major with preparation for admission to a school of medicine, consider the Medical Preparation options in the B.A. and B.S. programs. In these options, you add additional natural science material to your course requirements.
- Bioinformatics option - The emerging field of Bioinformatics combines the disciplines of Computer Science and Biochemistry, and focuses on the use of computers to characterize the molecular components of living things. If you choose this option in either the B.S. or the B.A. program, you will study a number of subjects in Biology and Chemistry, including molecular biology and genetics, and take specific coursework in Bioinformatics. Both options also meet the requirements for medical school admission, and the B.A. option in Bioinformatics meets the requirements for a second major in Biology.
- Digital Media option - Digital Media encompasses audio, video, the World Wide Web and other technologies that can be used to create and distribute digital content. Graphics is the use of computers to create virtual worlds from which visuals can be generated and with which humans can interact. You can choose between two degree options. The Bachelor of Science (BS) concentrates on the technology. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) allows you to explore the use of digital media and computer graphics in the arts, sciences, engineering, business, medicine, and in a number of other disciplines. The expanded breadth is made available through the opportunity to take a number of related courses from other departments. Read more on the Digital Media option.
- Biomedical Computing option - Biomedical Computing is at the intersection of health care and computer science. It involves all aspects of the analysis, management, and visualization of information in biomedical applications. The technology is based on computer science, but the field demands knowledge of the problems that need to be solved in medicine and health care.
Electrical Engineering (B.S.)
Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)
The Mechanical Engineering Program is one of the oldest SEAS programs. Most graduates easily secure their EIT designation. The specialized major options are as follows:
- Aerospace Option in Mechanical Engineering - The Aerospace Engineering Option leads to a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering while preparing the student to work in the aerospace industry or to pursue graduate study in Aerospace Engineering. It provides a strong foundation in aerodynamics, airplane performance, propulsion, aerospace structures, orbital mechanics, spacecraft dynamics, and aircraft and spacecraft design.
- The Biomechanical Engineering Option - The Biomechanical Engineering Option leads to a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering while preparing the student to work in the biomedical industry or to pursue graduate study in biomedical engineering. It provides a strong foundation in human anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, biomaterials, and design of biomedical devices.
- Patent Law Option in Mechanical Engineering - The Patent Law Option leads to a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering while providing a strong foundation in fundamental principles of patent law and the influences of the US patent system on modern engineering design. A student in this option obtains background that can lead to work as a technical specialist in a patent law firm or in the patent department of an industrial employer. The option also provides excellent preparation for pursuit of a subsequent law school degree in intellectual property.
- Robotics option in Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering (B.S.)
Systems Engineering is a multidisciplinary field that applies engineering techniques and mathematical methods to improve planning and decision making. By observing systems composed of people, machines, and procedures, Systems Engineers attempt to model and predict the behavior of complex systems so that they can be (re)designed to operate optimally.
Special programs
Integrated Engineering and Law Program (IELP)
This is a four-year undergraduate program at GW where the students can continue to GW's Law School and earn a J.D. degree. After Junior year, the students can intern in the US Patent Office.
Integrated Engineering and Medicine Program (IEMP)
This is an extremely competitive eight-year program which the student is in SEAS and GW's School of Medicine and Health Sciences. The student continues on to Medical school without taking the MCAT. Only two students per year are accepted.