The School of Engineering & Applied Science at Washington University in St. Louis aspires to discover the unknown, educate students and serve society. Our strategy focuses intellectual efforts through a new convergence paradigm and builds on strengths, particularly as applied to medicine and health, energy and environment, and security. Through innovative partnerships with academic and industry partners — across disciplines and across the world — we will contribute to solving the greatest global challenges of the 21st century.
Washington University in St. Louis is dedicated to challenging its faculty and students alike to seek new knowledge and greater understanding of an ever-changing, multicultural world.
“I’m an engineer.”
What does that mean to Gallaudet University President T. Alan Hurwitz? “That’s why I’m asking you before I make a decision. I’m asking you for not your opinion, but I want to know more than that. I want to know data that supports your opinion.”
Sarah Haselkorn, a senior majoring in Systems Science & Engineering, noticed that there weren’t many healthy restaurants in the area so she decided to open her own. Sarah is the CEO of Green Bean, a fast-casual salad and wrap restaurant near Washington University in St. Louis.
Freshman Kameryn Truman is part of the Saint Louis Synergy Junior Synchronized Skating Team, which took third place at the Midwestern Sectionals Competition. The team is the first from Missouri to qualify for nationals.
Engineering e-News
The January issue of Engineering e-News is out! This month’s issue featured alumnus David Hall’s startup for drug delivery and “20 minutes with Assistant Professor Marcus Foston.”
Alumnus Jim McKelvey, the co-founder of Square, was honored at the 2012 Alumni Achievement Awards. Save the date for 2013!
Vertigo is the annual dance party where students dance on a wireless computer-controlled modular dance floor designed and built by students. View more photos on Facebook.
Preston M. Green Hall is a new gateway into the Washington University in St. Louis campus.
“The atmosphere is what sets Washington University apart. Not only in the sense of great conversation in the classroom, but also in the way that students work together to achieve far beyond their peers at other institutions.” – Associate Professor Guy Genin
Team members work on their concept for the Discovery Competition, which gives Washington University undergraduate students the opportunity to compete for $25,000 to take their innovative ideas from concept to market.
Computer Science & Engineering students meet to discuss a research project in one of our renovated computer labs. More than $150 million has been invested since 2001 in new and renovated engineering space.
