Look to ÂÜÀòÉç-Dearborn: College of Engineering and Computer Science
At the ÂÜÀòÉç-Dearborn College of Engineering and Computer Science, we do more than educate students — we empower visionaries and pioneers to shape the future of engineering. Our mission transcends traditional education to inspire and challenge our students, equipping them to tackle the pressing challenges of today and tomorrow, from cybersecurity to sustainable energy solutions.
Embrace a Bold Vision
We are committed to a daring vision — to lead with purpose, generate transformative solutions and make a lasting impact through immersive learning, innovative teaching and groundbreaking research. Our dedication extends beyond education, forging pathways to emerging industries and career-defining opportunities.
In an environment that values collaboration and inclusivity, our students engage in experiential learning and develop skills to tackle real-world problems with ingenuity and integrity. With your support, we can continue to push boundaries, expand opportunities and become the premier choice for aspiring engineers and computer scientists in southeast Michigan.
Educating the Next Generation
- CECS enrolls 3,400 students and awards over 1,000 degrees each year.
- CECS offers a wide variety of student organizations and competition teams to support students’ professional development needs.
- CECS has seen significant growth in both fundamental and applied research aimed at tackling current industrial and societal challenges. These research initiatives guarantee that our students learn from faculty well-versed in the latest technological advancements.
- The CECS continues to rank among the top Michigan public universities that offer doctoral degrees.
Advancing Educational Opportunities
Hands-On Experience
Our laboratories, design projects and internship experiences, student organizations and competition teams ensure our students acquire invaluable real-world and realistic experiences that build on engineering fundamentals to enrich the student’s academic journey.
Practice-Based Learning
With nearly 300 practice-based courses offered each year, students gain practical skills and applied knowledge.
Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) Partnership
As a KEEN partner institution, CECS has integrated the Entrepreneurial Mindset into our Project-Based Learning initiatives
Look to the College of Engineering and Computer Science
ÂÜÀòÉç-Dearborn stands at the crossroads of technological advancement and education. We are addressing pressing global challenges, from sustainable energy solutions and modern manufacturing to cuttingedge mobility and cybersecurity. Our bioengineering, power and energy, and artificial intelligence programs equip our students with the essential skills and knowledge to become trailblazers in their fields.
Your support for the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s College of Engineering and Computer Science is more important than ever. Our students receive an excellent education; they live here and care deeply about our region. By investing in our college, you contribute to a sustainable, prosperous future for our students and communities near and far. Together, let’s build a diverse community of engineers and computer scientists dedicated to creating solutions for a better tomorrow. Join us at the forefront of education and innovation at ÂÜÀòÉç-Dearborn.
Funding Priorities: Forging the Leaders of Tomorrow
At the College of Engineering and Computer Science, we are committed to empowering students to realize their fullest potential. United by curiosity, a passion for learning and a drive to advance, our students are at the forefront of redefining what is possible. Helping them reach their goals takes many forms, from scholarships to academic support to financial hardship relief.
Funding scholarships, especially in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science, can help remove barriers to a student furthering their education.
For students experiencing a financial emergency, hardship funds provide the college with the ability to assist students with emergency needs.
Our Engineering Learning Center amplifies this work by providing personalized instruction and support in engineering and computer science coursework. Through peer mentorship and faculty engagement, students receive focused assistance, coaching and guidance, strengthening their connection with professors and enhancing the learning experience.
To further enrich the educational experience, we will establish endowed professorships to attract visiting faculty and industry professionals. Their real-world expertise will ensure that our curriculum evolves to meet industry demands, preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow.
One powerful way to support student success is to provide undergraduate research opportunities that allow students to explore what a research career might look like. Even if they choose another career path, the experience allows them to apply the knowledge they gained to their field. By helping to fund a student experience, you can provide a foundation for future professional growth and contribute to scientific discovery.
The Henry W. Patton II – Entrepreneurship, Practice, and Innovation Center (HP-EPIC) supports student and faculty initiatives. Through the HP-EPIC, students and entrepreneurs receive mentorship and resources to transform creative ideas into impactful realities and help create a healthy tech ecosystem in the region. Your support enables even more individuals to develop their ideas and inventions.
HP-EPIC
The Henry Patton Entrepreneurship, Practice, and Innovation Center at ÂÜÀòÉç-Dearborn College of Engineering and Computer Science will transform the lives of students, faculty and community members by reinforcing an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset and provide a launch pad for being catalysts of change for themselves and the world.
Why HP-EPIC is Necessary
As the CECS curriculum integrates project-based learning with an emphasis on the entrepreneurial mindset (creativity, connections and creating value), students have an opportunity to capitalize on the inventions resulting from these projects. Students may receive information on different types of intellectual property and mechanisms for protection in their courses, but there isn’t currently a resource to educate students on their rights and connect them with an entrepreneurial ecosystem for protecting and commercializing their inventions. HP-EPIC will be a centralized resource to educate and connect students to additional resources that ensure they can make informed decisions.
What HP-EPIC Will Do
HP-EPIC will facilitate the protection and commercialization of inventions through the creation of an accessible ecosystem consisting of the breadth of resources required by both new and serial entrepreneurs to be successful.
At ÂÜÀòÉç-Dearborn, we’re not just adjusting to the future of engineering education and research — we’re pioneering it. Our state-of-the-art Tony England Engineering Lab Building (TEELB) stands as a beacon of this visionary journey, a cutting-edge space that redefines education through interactivity and value creation. It’s where collaboration sparks creativity, empowering our students to develop technological breakthroughs that will reshape future industries.
Your support for the TEELB will enhance our campus and elevate our industry partnerships, establishing it as a significant engineering education hub in Southeast Michigan. This building will continue to impact our students’ lives, drive regional advancements and ensure sustained growth and achievement for generations to come.
A component of CECS’s mission is to create impactful engineering solutions that address society’s critical challenges. Focused on areas where we’re uniquely positioned to make a significant impact, our bioengineering research emphasizes biomechanics for the health outcomes of the aging population. Likewise, our power and energy research advances electrification and the development of secure, efficient smart grids. These advancements are essential for meeting the energy demands of the future while ensuring sustainability and reliability. In applied machine learning and artificial intelligence (ML/AI), researchers in CECS are working with critical infrastructure stakeholders to develop and deploy AI/ML techniques that help humans better predict the health status of infrastructures. These techniques can optimize the operation of infrastructure systems and minimize their lifecycle costs.
Our commitment to advanced manufacturing, exemplified by faculty-led research, drives intelligent and digital manufacturing practices forward. We understand that the manufacturing landscape is rapidly changing, and our students must be equipped with the skills to thrive in this dynamic environment. Therefore, we are exploring advancements in general mobility, including navigation and communication solutions, to ensure that we address the growing demand for integrated, trusted technology in transportation.
In applied machine learning and artificial intelligence (ML/AI), researchers in CECS are working with critical infrastructure stakeholders to develop and deploy AI/ML techniques that help humans better predict the health status of infrastructures. These techniques can optimize the operation of infrastructure systems and minimize their lifecycle costs.
Researchers in CECS are advancing next-generation power systems by integrating smart grid technologies, power electronics and renewable energy solutions. Their research focuses on enhancing grid resilience and efficiency through intelligent energy management, second-life battery storage and advanced power conversion systems, paving the way for a more sustainable and reliable electricity infrastructure.
Cybersecurity remains a cornerstone of our research and curriculum, as trust in technology is vital for users across all sectors. We are integrating artificial intelligence into our programs to prepare our students for the future of engineering, where smart solutions are essential.
Inspired by the sleep apnea challenges experienced by two of their fathers, Saja Samra, Maggie Bustamante, Ammel Mutahr and Sajida Tohfe, applied their knowledge to create a superior sleep apnea mask. They gained insights into users’ issues, developed a prototype, tested it and made necessary adjustments. They received the Best in College Award at Senior Design Day and are working on having their design patented.
Our Human-Centered Design program is a testament to our commitment to putting people first. Here, students develop empathetic technological solutions that address genuine needs. Whether crafting userfriendly products or tackling societal challenges, our students redefine technology to serve humanity more effectively.
Our world-class Bioengineering program seamlessly integrates biology and engineering to create life-saving solutions by enhancing healthcare technologies and medical devices. Guided by a practice-based learning model that blends classroom knowledge with real-world challenges, our students are set to revolutionize health and well-being.
We collaborate actively with corporate and community partners as we develop faculty-industry partnerships. We create programs that meet the talent needs of Michigan’s workforce and support regional economic development.
With your support, you can help us create a pipeline of skilled engineers and computer scientists ready to tackle tomorrow’s challenges. Together, we can inspire and spark creativity, drive economic growth, and ensure our students are well-prepared to lead in their fields and make lasting community and world contributions.
Dedicated to Sustainability: Pioneering a Greener Future
We are dedicated to nurturing a new generation of holistic engineers equipped to address some of today’s most pressing challenges. Our emphasis on sustainable engineering practices is key for creating novel solutions that reduce carbon footprints and advance carbon neutrality goals. With your support, we can continue to develop strategies that harness renewable resources and optimize energy systems.
An example of this work is the Battery Workforce Challenge, a national competition sponsored by the Department of Energy and Stellantis and managed by Argonne National Laboratory. Students are challenged with designing, building, testing and integrating an advanced EV battery system into a future vehicle. The CECS team is one of 12 nationwide and the only team in Michigan. We are developing a future workforce by preparing students for battery-related careers.
Alumni and friends like you understand first-hand how committed the College of Engineering and Computer Science is to empowering its students to realize their fullest potential. Your past support and generosity have enabled us to offer transformative learning experiences that empower our graduates providing them with the tools to excel in serving the needs of their employers and society. Your continued support will allow us to further our accomplishments by incorporating the fast-growing technological and computational advances to prepare the next generation of engineers and computer scientists.
