Published: May 1, 2018

  • 1893 The School of Applied Science is founded, offering degrees in civil and electrical engineering.
  • 1897ÌýFrederick W. Whiteside is the college’s first graduate, in civil engineering.
  • 1898 First engineering building is dedicated, where Norlin Library stands today.
  • 1902Ìý Mechanical engineering established. First Engineers Ball held.
  • 1903 Minnette E. Frankeberger is the first female graduate, in civil engineering. Mechanical engineering established. First Engineers Ball held.
  • 1904 Chemical engineering degrees established.
  • 1906 Name changes from School of Applied Science to College of Engineering.
  • 1925 Architectural engineering established.
  • 1934 Engineering teams with business school for concurrent degree.
  • 1943 BS in aeronautical engineering added to meet wartime demands.
  • 1957 Applied Math degree launched. 1963 Aerospace Engineering Sciences Department established.
  • 1966 Current Engineering Center is completed.Ìý
  • 1980 Computer Science joins College of Engineering.
  • 1997 Integrated Teaching Laboratory (ITLL) established. Kalpana Chawla (PhDAeroEngr’88) becomes first Indian woman in space.
  • 2009 The BOLD (Broadening Opportunity through Leadership and Diversity) Center created.
  • 2012 Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building is completed.Ìý
  • 2017 Ground is broken for a new aerospace building on East Campus. ATLAS Institute joins the college.
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