Engineering, computer science majors take home biggest checks
The class of 2011 scored higher-paying jobs than graduates the year before, with engineering and computer science majors taking home the fattest paychecks.
Regents approve UGA graduate engineering degrees
The state Board of Regents approved new engineering Ph.D. and master's degrees for the University of Georgia on Tuesday, making UGA's engineering program an engineering school in everything but name.
SUNYIT to launch civil engineering program
SUNYIT will offer a new bachelor of science in civil engineering program in fall 2012, the latest addition to a list of recently launched academic offerings that includes biology, community and behavioral health, interdisciplinary studies, and network and computer security.
UGA asks Regents to approve graduate engineering
The University of Georgia could begin offering graduate degrees in engineering as soon as this fall, depending on a vote this week by the state Board of Regents.
Why there are fewer women in math related fields
There are a lot of stereotypes of engineers, some negative, few positive, but the image most people see when they think of engineers is overwhelmingly of a male. It’s not really far from the truth. Although more than half of the students in college are women, majors in the science, technology, engineering and math fields attract far fewer female students than males. According to a study by the ...
Board of Regents approves graduate engineering programs
The Board of Regents approved two graduate engineering programs and a new professorship for the Jewish Studies program in a vote Tuesday. Regents spokesman John Millsaps said the members passed the agenda items concerning the University with little discussion. The newly accepted programs, a master’s and Ph.D. in engineering, will begin enrolling students next fall. The [...]
State looks to support engineering
Gov. Chris Gregoire has proposed investing $3.8 million in WSU’s engineering program. This will allow for 425 more engineer majors, Chief Budget Officer Joan King said.
Do intellectual pursuits predict specific brain disorders?
Research among college students suggests a link between neuropsychiatric disorders among family members and intellectual pursuits.
Board of Regents to vote on graduate engineering programs
The Board of Regents will vote Tuesday on two new graduate engineering programs to begin at the University in fall 2012. The new programs, a master’s and Ph.D. in engineering, will not have designated specializations but will lend themselves to a more “comprehensive engineering education,” according to the proposal in the Regents’ agenda. If passed, [...]
Balancing books and bats
layers on the Kansas baseball team must find a way to balance schoolwork with practice, off-season workouts, weight training and a 56-game regular season. For senior infielder and captain Chris Manship, that balance is elusive. Manship not only captains the baseball team, he also majors — and excels — in engineering. Though he was selected to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll twice, balancing ...