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Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science
Link Hall, home of the engineering school
TypePrivate
Established1901; 124 years ago (1901)[1]
Parent institution
Syracuse University
DeanJ. Cole Smith[2][3]
Academic staff
128 (Fall 2016)[4]
Administrative staff
75 (Fall 2016)[4]
Students2,624 (Fall 2016)[4]
Address
223 Link Hall
,
Syracuse
,
NY
,
13244
,
USA

43°02′15″N 76°07′57″W / 43.0376°N 76.1325°W / 43.0376; -76.1325
CampusUrban
Websiteeng-cs.syr.edu
Map

The Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science is one of the 13 schools and colleges of Syracuse University. The College offers more than 30 programs (bachelors, masters and PhD) in four departments – Biomedical and Chemical Engineering; Civil and Environmental Engineering; Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and The College.

History

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The study of engineering at the Syracuse University can be traced back to 1877 when the University began training students in civil engineering.[5] Electrical engineering and mechanical engineering courses were taught beginning in 1897 and 1900, respectively.[5]

In 1900, Lyman Cornelius Smith, innovator and industrialist from Syracuse, donated nearly $750,000 to erect an engineering building.[6][7] The building was designed by Syracuse architects Gaggin and Gaggin and was completed between 1900–1902.[8][9] In the fall of 1901, the Lyman C. Smith College of Applied Science was established and formally occupied the eponymous Smith Hall.

L.C. Smith Hall, Syracuse University

Between 1947 and 1952, the size of the university tripled due to the GI bulge[10] and the department shifted at an expanded facility on Thompson road near the Syracuse Hancock Airport. The property was later sold to the Carrier Corporation and the proceeds were used to build new building on campus.[11]

During the latter half of the 20th century the school continued to break new ground. In 1952, the name of the department was changed to L.C. Smith College of Engineering and it moved into then newly constructed Hinds Hall, then called Engineering building #1[12][13]

In 1958, the Institute for Sensory Research was established by Jozef J. Zwislocki.[14] The program later led to establishment of an undergraduate program in bioengineering in 1971.

In 1970, the department moved to the newly built Link hall. The building is named after Edwin Albert Link, inventor of flight simulator and the principle donor for the building. The $6 million building was dedicated in presence of Link and his family on October 16, 1970.[15][16] It currently houses offices, classrooms and laboratories of the Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Syracuse offered degrees in computer engineering in 1971, becoming only the second institution in the country to do so.[17] The School of Computer and Information Science, founded in 1976, later merged to form the College of Engineering and Computer Science.[1]

In 2008, Link Hall was expanded with "Link+" addition on the north side of the building. It was designed by Toshiko Mori of the Harvard Graduate School of Design and constructed by JPW Companies of Syracuse.[18][19] This addition added five stories of space to the research labs for both the engineering college and the Center of Excellence in Environmental and Engineering Systems.[20]

Academics

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The college is organized into four departments:

  • Biomedical and Chemical Engineering
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

All Bachelor of Science degrees in Engineering at Syracuse University are accredited by the ABET.[21] Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering are offered.[22] Masters programs are offered in Bioengineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering science, and Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering.

Engineering@Syracuse offers three online degrees in collaboration with 2U, Inc., including the Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Cybersecurity.[23][24]

PhD programs are offered in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer/Information Science & Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering.[25]

A joint Master of Public Health degree program and a joint PhD program in biomedical engineering are offered in collaboration with Upstate Medical University. The campus of Upstate Medical is also situated on University Hill neighborhood.[26][27]

Research

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Syracuse University is a R1 research institution. In FY 2016, $12.44 million were awarded for sponsored research. Of this, $8.15 million came federal funding agencies and $3.1 million from New York State agencies, while foundations and nonprofits provided $0.5 million.[4]

Faculty at SU’s School of Engineering and Applied Science have created several centers for advanced study including:

The college has a strong research focus on the energy efficiency and air quality of indoor environments. Research centers and facilities include:

Student activities

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Invent@SU is a six-week invention program for undergraduate students to design, prototype and pitch product ideas.[33]

The WISE program at Syracuse University supports undergraduate women in engineering and computer science fields amongst others.[38]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "150 Years Timeline". www.syracuse.edu. Syracuse University. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  2. ^ "J. Cole Smith Named Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science". SU News. September 16, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  3. ^ Miraglia, India (October 30, 2019). "Engineering dean J. Cole Smith pushes creativity, social impact in research". The Daily Orange. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d "About The College". College of Engineering & Computer Science. Syracuse University. August 26, 2015. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  5. ^ a b "History". College of Engineering & Computer Science. Syracuse University. September 4, 2015. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  6. ^ "Lyman C. Smith's Gift". The Buffalo Review. Buffalo, New York. June 13, 1900. p. 6. Retrieved March 26, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  7. ^ "Gift to Syracuse University". The Sun. Wilmington, Delaware. June 14, 1900. p. 3. Retrieved March 26, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  8. ^ "Gaggin and Gaggin". syracusethenandnow.org. Archived from the original on October 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  9. ^ Michelson, Alan. "Smith, Lyman Cornelius, Tower, Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA". pcad.lib.washington.edu. Pacific Coast Architecture Database. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  10. ^ Mason, Margaret (Summer 2016). "The GI Bill Transformation" (PDF). Syracuse University Magazine. 33 (2): 15. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  11. ^ Wowelko, Andrew S. (March 6, 2018). "Hinds Hall". answers.syr.edu. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  12. ^ "Syracuse University, School of Information Studies, Hinds Hall Renovation". School Designs. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  13. ^ "Jozef Zwislocki Obituary". The Post-Standard. Syracuse, N.Y. May 14, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  14. ^ "SU to Honor Edwin A. At Dedication of Building". The Post-Standard. Syracuse, New York. September 4, 1970. pp. 30, 32. Retrieved April 2, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  15. ^ Lawrence, Al (October 17, 1970). "$5.7 Million Engineering Hall Dedicated at SU". The Post-Standard. Syracuse, New York. p. 3. Retrieved April 2, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  16. ^ "College of Engineering and Computer Science: Syracuse University Research". surface.syr.edu. SURFACE. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  17. ^ "Link Hall at Syracuse University". Harvard Graduate School of Design. Fall 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  18. ^ "Syracuse University Link Hall Addition". JPW Companies. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  19. ^ Hopkins, Tricia (April 25, 2008). "Syracuse University dedicates Link+ interdisciplinary wing". SU News. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  20. ^ "ABET Accredited Programs". amspub.abet.org. ABET. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  21. ^ "Abet Accreditation". College of Engineering & Computer Science. Syracuse University. August 26, 2015. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  22. ^ DuChene, Ariel (February 3, 2016). "Syracuse University Partners with 2U to Launch Engineering@Syracuse". 2U (Press release). PRNewswire. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  23. ^ Swann, Sara (February 10, 2016). "College of Engineering and Computer Science launches online graduate degree". The Daily Orange. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  24. ^ "Academics". College of Engineering & Computer Science. Syracuse University. August 18, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  25. ^ Geddes, Darryl (October 30, 2008). "SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse University to offer joint master of public health degree in fall 2009". SU News. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  26. ^ "Central New York Master of Public Health - CNYMPH Program Brochure" (PDF). SUNY Upstate Medical University. 2017. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  27. ^ "SU launches Syracuse Biomaterials Institute to research biomaterials — biologically compatible materials used to replace natural body tissues — and smart medical devices". SU News. November 28, 2007. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  28. ^ McBride, Dara (September 8, 2010). "Syracuse Biomaterials Institute to move into renovated Bowne Hall". The Daily Orange. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  29. ^ "NYSTAR Asset Highlight: Syracuse CASE Center". FuzeHub. December 30, 2019. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  30. ^ "University Announces $2.28M Invest Syracuse Gift for the College of Engineering and Computer Science". SU News. January 26, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  31. ^ Muller, Jordan (September 16, 2018). "Schematic work begins on $6 million innovation center being built through Invest Syracuse". The Daily Orange. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  32. ^ a b Ogozalek, Sam (January 26, 2018). "$2.28 million donation to help fund Link Hall research center, Invent@SU program". The Daily Orange. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  33. ^ "Quad Angles: Environmental Excellence". Syracuse University Magazine. 18 (3): 3. January 1, 2001. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  34. ^ "Gov. Pataki awards NYSTAR Center focusing on environmental quality systems to group led by Syracuse University". SU News. May 4, 2001. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  35. ^ McGovern, Megan (March 1, 2021). "Honeywell And Syracuse University Establish Research Partnership To Develop Next-Generation Air Quality Technology". Honeywell (Press release). PRNewswire. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  36. ^ "IAQ focus of Honeywell's university partnership". Cooling Post. March 2, 2021. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  37. ^ "Home - WiSE". Syracuse University. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
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