University of Kentucky College of Engineering Viewbook 2018-19 by University of Kentucky College of Engineering

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Our history is filled with firsts William Benjamin Munson, the University of Kentucky’s first graduate in 1869, studied engineering and became a prosperous entrepreneur who eventually owned 10 million acres of Texas land.

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Margaret Ingels earned a mechanical engineering degree in 1916, becoming the first woman to receive an engineering degree from the UK College of Engineering. When she later received a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, she made history as the first woman in the United States to earn a graduate degree in engineering. The first African-American student to receive an undergraduate degree at UK was Holloway Fields Jr., who graduated with an electrical engineering degree in 1951. Mr. Fields enjoyed a long, productive career with General Electric and was inducted into the college’s Hall of Distinction in 1998. Thousands of students have become the first college graduates in their families and used their engineering degrees to launch lucrative and enjoyable careers that permanently changed their futures. Pioneers. Leaders. Trailblazers. They’re all here in our past and present. And they’ll be here in the future. Will you? You have a first in you. And the UK College of Engineering provides the ideal environment for you to make it happen.

Create a World That Works We prepare students to solve monumental engineering challenges. We offer rigorous programs and enriching experiences that encourage collaboration and creativity. We provide an environment where students can cultivate curiosity through innovative research. We partner with over 200 companies through co-ops and internships to give students real-world experiences that lead to meaningful careers. We are a community making the future better through engineering. Join us and create a world that works.

“The atmosphere that I felt from

professors and students was one of camaraderie and a place I could call home.” – Taylor Robinson, Senior, Chemical Engineering

Living Learning Program

The Engineering LLP is an important part of the freshman experience. You get to make friendships, and there are many opportunities for growth as a student and as a person. It helps you excel in the classroom. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re struggling in a class, there are definitely people in the LLP taking the same class who would be more than happy to help you succeed. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Matt Kadus Sophomore, Electrical Engineering

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I spent time with teammates who have a passion for engineering and worked hard, planning over a year for the eclipse. I learned so much that I can apply to my career—possibly as a NASA engineer—and will remember the experience for the rest of my life. Friends have asked if I will miss the project; what I will mainly miss is working with the other students on the team. – Ginny Smith 2018 Mechanical Engineering Graduate UK Solar Eclipse Ballooning Team 8

Find where you belong Alpha Epsilon

Material Advantage

Alpha Sigma Mu

Mu Nu Gamma

Ambassadors

Mucking Team

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

National Society of Black Engineers

American Institute of Chemical Engineers

Omega Chi Epsilon

American Society of Civil Engineers

Phi Sigma Rho, Engineering Sorority

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Pi Tau Sigma

Association for Computing Machinery

RailCats

Association for Computing Machinery, Women’s Chapter

RescUKats

Biomedical Engineering Society

Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration

Biosystems BAE Student Branch

Society of Automotive Engineers

Chi Epsilon

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Engineering Student Council

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

Engineers Without Borders

Solar Car Team

Eta Kappa Nu

SPORES

Formula Kentucky (UKFSAE)

Tau Beta Pi

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Triangle Fraternity

International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering

Wildcat Pulling Team

International Society of Explosives Engineers

Women in Mining

Student Organizations

I think what we did was remarkable. Our team of enthusiastic students representing seven different majors willingly gave Saturdays for practice launches and long evenings for planning and design sessions.

Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers

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I’ve really enjoyed taking classes in computer engineering abroad. I have not only enhanced my skills in my major, but I’ve been able to expose myself to rich history and culture, which I think is equally important. It has been one of the best experiences, not only of my student career, but of my life. –Najwa Abu-Taha Senior, Computer Engineering Lancaster University Exchange Program 10

After my junior year, I interned at Amazon in Seattle working on the Alexa engine. At the end of the summer they made me a spectacular offer, but I discovered I want to interact with and lead people. After declining their offer, pursuing the MBA at UK seemed like the obvious choice for me. –Sydney Norman 2018 Computer Science Graduate

Engineering/MBA Dual Degree Program

Education Abroad

The Engineering/MBA Dual Degree Program is a chance for you to expand your professional reach. It allows you to develop your leadership style and learn what goes on in the company. After all, if you’re going to work in a company, you need to know how companies work!

First-Year Engineering Program

First-Year Engineering classes give you a chance to try out different kinds of engineering. In the first class, you get introduced to all the majors. You get to test the waters of each engineering discipline before you invest a lot of time in classes geared toward your particular major. In the second semester, you get a design project where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re given a problem and over the course of the semester you work with a team to design a product that will solve the problem. FYE is a great program because you actually get to work on some engineering projects and see how realworld engineering works. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kenton Carrier Junior, Computer Engineering & Computer Science

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Majors BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

CIVIL ENGINEERING

COMPUTER ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

MATERIALS ENGINEERING

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

MINING ENGINEERING

Get equipped to make a contribution to a safer, healthier planet with a degree in biosystems engineering. It is a great way to make a living by making a difference.

Turn your interest in energy and fuels, biotechnology, sustainable processes and products into a prosperous career in chemical engineering. The versatility will give you an exciting range of career options.

Tomorrow’s infrastructure will be smarter and more sustainable. Why not pursue a degree that will put you in the action?

At the leading edge where computer hardware and software meet, computer engineers are changing the world one innovation at a time.

Begin designing the future with a career in a growing, rewarding industry known for creating some of our world’s best and most revolutionary products.

Harness the incredible power of electricity to help solve the world’s most challenging problems from global communications to sustainable energy and more.

Groundbreaking technologies cannot exist apart from the materials used to create them. Work at the structural level and watch your innovations become products.

From aerospace to manufacturing, the different career options available to mechanical engineering graduates will amaze you.

The mining industry relies on intelligent and innovative engineers who put their knowledge of mine design, ventilation, explosives and safety to work.

INDUSTRIES LOOKING FOR YOU:

• Biotechnology & bioengineering

• Alternative energy

• Construction & architecture

• Aerospace

• Cybersecurity

• Aerospace

• Biomaterials, implants & prosthetics

• Aerospace & aviation

• Explosives

• Environmental agencies

• Consumer products

• Consulting firms

• Biomedical devices

• Digital media

• Biomedical devices

• Construction

• Energy & environmental solutions

• Geotechnical engineering firms

• Food processing

• Environmental protection

• Energy/utilities

• Cybersecurity

• Gaming

• Communications technology

• Electronic materials & plastics

• Government agencies

• Reclamation engineering companies

• Pharmaceuticals

• Petroleum & pine chemicals

• Government

• Emerging technologies

• Software development

• Multimedia systems

• Manufacturing

• Industrial equipment design

• Regulatory agencies

• Renewable fuel technologies

• Pharmaceuticals

• Transportation

• Quantum computing

• Telecommunications

• Power & energy

• Metals processing & ceramics

• Manufacturing

• Surface & underground mining

Average starting salary: $56,456*

Average starting salary: $68,239*

Average starting salary: $57,091*

Average starting salary: $74,439*

Average starting salary: $64,981*

Average starting salary: $70,950*

Average starting salary: $67,316*

Average starting salary: $64,241*

Average starting salary: $65,549*

*Class of 2017 Mean Starting Salary, National Association of College and Employers naceweb.org

You can apply for SEAM via the general UK application process. You will see a prompt to apply to Lewis Honors College, after which you can choose SEAM as a specialized pathway.

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Minors & Certificates

LEADERSHIP

Today’s companies not only look for technical skills, but also professional skills—the ability to interact with others, to lead a group, to be part of a team. Learn who you are as a leader and then design and undertake your own leadership experience!

Supplement your degree in one of the following areas.

Minors

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

You don’t need to be a genius or have a billion-dollar idea to become an entrepreneur; a one-page business plan and a willingness to see if it works is all you need to get started. In this scholars program, we get you in the action.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Our faculty has a long history of welcoming undergraduate students into their research groups. Students in this scholars program will learn important research skills, participate in a required structured research experience and present at a capstone symposium.

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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

I decided to do the aerospace certificate at UK because mechanical engineering is really broad, and I wanted to focus it down on something a little bit more specific that I was really interested in. Plus, aerospace is at the cutting edge of humanity–it’s an exciting area of development. And UK has a lot of really good faculty for it, so I knew that I would be able to have an opportunity to get a really quality education with it. – Harrison Wight 2018 Mechanical Engineering Graduate

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Certificates AEROSPACE AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTION ENGINEERING – NEW!

Minors & Certificates

SEAM is a collaborative program between the College of Engineering and the Gatton College of Business and Economics that offers cross-functional classes and activities designed to complement a student’s chosen major. This honors program also produces a pool of entrepreneurial-minded individuals for potential employers nationwide.

Engineering Scholars Programs

SEAM Honors Program 16

SCHOLARS IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT (SEAM) HONORS PROGRAM

BIOPHARMACEUTICAL ENGINEERING CYBERSECURITY – NEW! ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING LEAN SYSTEMS POWER AND ENERGY

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A co-op experience gives you a deeper look inside engineering. It shows you that you need to have people skills, communication skills and problem-solving skills. That’s something a co-op experience gives you that you can’t get in class.

Damarcus Smiley

• UK Engineering Co-op Student of the Year • Co-op employee at Marathon Petroleum, Belcan • Interned at International Paper • Offered full-time position upon graduation by International Paper midway through his senior year at UK

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It also gave me experience to put on a resume. I have since learned how important that is. Having a co-op or internship helps you anywhere. A lot more doors are opened for you because of that experience. Going into a career fair with co-op experience on your resume is a big advantage. Employees will highlight that. They will say, ‘This is the kind of person I want in my program.’ – Damarcus Smiley 2018 Chemical Engineering Graduate

Co-op Salaries

Co-ops & Internships

Cooperative Education Program

Hourly Average for 2017-2018*

*Average hourly co-op salary data is based solely on information voluntarily submitted by co-op students.

Here at UK, we have a fantastic Career Development Team. They do a lot of work and set up opportunities for engineering students to get positions that we want. I have really benefited from the fall and spring career fairs. When employers come, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re actually looking for students for internships and jobs, and they really want you to apply. Students can talk to top employers and get interviews the next day. I even attended a career fair during my freshman year. I passed out approximately 50 resumes and got called back for two interviews. Eventually, I obtained a summer internship with Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati.

Career Development

Get the Job You Deserve! â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Connor Kunstek Senior, Computer Science

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Average starting salary after graduation (NACE Spring 2017) 20

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Number of companies we actively partner with

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Percentage of graduating students employed in industry/government or entering graduate school 21

You can pick the classes that tailor to your interests. And you can get six of your 18 hours by doing research, which is what I did. I joined biomedical engineering professor David Puleo’s biomaterials lab, and it was a great fit. I was the only undergraduate working in it, which was great because I got to be mentored by postdoctoral students and graduate students. Adding the biomedical engineering minor has definitely given me an edge. – Isabella Ritz Junior, materials engineering, biomedical engineering minor 22

SCHOLARSHIPS

An engineering education at UK is very affordable when compared with other universities. The College of Engineering awards merit scholarships based on high school grade point average and ACT or SAT scores. There are also financial need scholarships that consider GPA and standardized test scores but also writing ability and overall leadership potential. Here are some of the scholarships available to students.

LESTER SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Named after the longest-tenured dean in the College of Engineering’s history, the Lester Scholars receive up to $12,000 for four years of college. Incoming freshmen who apply to the College of Engineering by December 1 and who meet certain criteria will automatically be offered an engineering scholarship as a Lester Scholar.

DEAN’S SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS

The College of Engineering awards scholarships to incoming engineering students transferring from another college, community college or university. Scholarships are available for students entering UK during both the fall and the spring semesters.

Scholarships

As I was exploring different career paths I could take with my materials engineering major, I realized biomaterials was an up-and-coming field, so I thought by having a biomedical engineering minor I could create a unique profile for myself. Because biomedical engineering is so broad, almost any engineering discipline works with biomedical engineering.

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY SCHOLARSHIPS

While the college offers need-based and merit-based scholarships, students should not overlook potential scholarships from UK’s Office of Academic Scholarships. For competitive academic scholarship consideration, students must complete that section of the undergraduate admission application by December 1. Early application is strongly encouraged. To learn more, visit www.uky.edu/financialaid/scholarships.

FINANCIAL NEED-BASED AWARDS

In addition to aid awarded from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the college also awards scholarships based on financial need. Each year we recognize students who without the help of college scholarships would not be able to attend UK. Typically, these renewable awards range between $3,000 and $12,000 per year and are available for eight semesters. To apply, students must fill out a separate financial need-based scholarship application from the College of Engineering.

For more information and to discuss your education financing options, contact scholarship coordinator MaryMichael Deskins by phone at (859) 257-0569 or by email at engrscholarships@uky.edu.

An engineering education is an investment in your future. What I hope you’ve learned from this viewbook is that studying engineering at the University of Kentucky is a smart investment!

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Over 25,000 individuals have obtained at least one degree from the UK College of Engineering. Repeatedly, satisfied alumni tell us the biggest benefit they received from their engineering education was confidence. They entered the job market convinced of their desirability as a candidate and that they could excel wherever they went. Knowing you can thrive in one of today’s highest paying fields? That’s the power of an engineering degree from the University of Kentucky. When you enroll as an engineering student at UK, we commit to your success. We work with your interests and goals to chart the right path for you. We invest in your personal and professional growth. And every day, in all the ways we can express it, we strive to remind you, “We want you here.” Sincerely,

Rudy Buchheit, Dean

JOIN US!

Here’s how to apply to the UK College of Engineering:

Either the UK Application for Undergraduate Admission or the Common Application

How to Apply

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Take The Next Step Official results for either the ACT (American College Testing) or the SAT I (Scholastic Assessment Test) Official high school transcript A letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor is encouraged but not required of freshmen applicants. The recommender can submit this electronically or can email it to admissions@uky.edu. Non-refundable application processing fee of $50, payable in cash, check or money order to the University of Kentucky

INCOMING FRESHMAN REQUIREMENTS ACT Math score of 23 or higher or the SAT equivalent of 570 or higher Additionally, students must meet the minimum Kentucky statewide academic readiness requirements for Reading and Writing to be admitted to the College of Engineering Reading: Students must have an ACT Reading subscore of 20 or above (or SAT subscore of 25 or above in Critical Reading) English/Writing: Students must have an ACT English subscore of 18 or above (or SAT of 25 or above in Writing) Alternative admission routes are available. To learn more, check with one of our engineering recruiters.

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Tony Colella

Director of Enrollment Management Director of SEAM Honors and the Engineering Living Learning Program Office: (859) 257-0552 • Mobile: (859) 553-5253 Email: joseph.colella@uky.edu

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Micaha Dean Hughes

Tony Jackson

Recruitment Territory: Breckinridge, Bullitt, Grayson, Hardin, Meade, Nelson, Spencer counties

Recruitment Territory: Lexington, Louisville, Northern and Eastern Kentucky

Office: (859) 257-0553 • Mobile: (859) 359-6541 Email: micahardean@uky.edu

Office: (859) 218-5170 • Mobile: (502) 309-4004 Email: tonyjackson@uky.edu

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Leigh Ann Tipton

Director of Outreach and Community Engagement

Director of Recruitment

We look forward to helping you get started on your journey at the University of Kentucky College of Engineering. WWW.ENGR.UKY.EDU/VISIT

John Roberts

Assistant Director of Recruitment Recruitment Territory: Out-of-state students

Office: (859) 257-2451 • Mobile: (859) 951-6011 Email: john.roberts1@uky.edu

Director of Recruitment and Career Services Paducah Campus

Office: (270) 534-3304 Email: alex.sherwood@uky.edu

Engineering Recruiter

Recruitment Territory: Western and Southern Kentucky Mobile: (859) 429-1747 Email: leigh.tipton@uky.edu

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