College of Engineering and Computer Science Prospective Student Brochure

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Biomedical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology / Industrial and Systems Engineering / Information Technology and Cybersecurity / Materials Science and Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

WRIGHT GUARANTEE TUITION PROGRAM Locks in your costs of in-state tuition, housing, and dining for up to four years.

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WE BELIEVE COLLEGE CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE— EMPHASIS ON YOUR.

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We want to understand where you’re coming from and where you want to go—even if you don’t know where that is yet. It’s our job to help you develop your strengths, work through challenges, learn, learn, and learn some more. This is where you get the education and opportunities that will open your one-of-a-kind way forward.

So come as you are.

We’re happy to meet you.

And excited to see who you become.

COME AS YOU ARE. Aspiring innovator High school valedictorian 7,000 miles from home First in your family to go to college

BECOME A...

Metaverse creator Biomedical problem solver Robotics mastermind Designer of aircraft

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COME AS A CURIOUS TINKERER AND CREATIVE THINKER. BECOME A FUTUREMINDED SOLUTIONSFINDER. Engineering and computer science are all about design, problem-solving, and creativity. You’ll study the inner workings of different types of industrial, biomedical, mechanical, electrical, material, or computer systems. Then we’ll show you how to improve them to make people’s lives better.

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ACADEMICS AND PROGRAMS Your work at the College of Engineering and Computer Science will start where you are. If you know what you want to do—become a video game developer, say—you’ll start programming right away. If you’re not sure what kind of engineer you want to be, you’ll work with an academic advisor to create a customized plan to help you explore options like industrial and systems engineering, materials science and engineering, and more. Or if you’re looking to move your education along with maximum efficiency, take a look at our combined degree program options, where you can earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years.

Here, your education and experience will lead to a degree with genuine value in the world. You might design clean energy systems that combat the climate crisis. Or nanotechnology that deposits cancer-fighting medicine into cells. Each has the power to make a difference.

So do you.

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ACADEMICS AND PROGRAMS

BACHELOR’S DEGREES Biomedical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Electrical Engineering Industrial and Systems Engineering Information Technology and Cybersecurity Materials Science and Engineering Mechanical Engineering

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COMBINED BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S DEGREES Aerospace Systems Engineering Biomedical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Cyber Security Electrical Engineering Industrial and Human Factors Engineering Materials Science and Engineering Mechanical Engineering Renewable and Clean Energy

CERTIFICATES

COURSES YOU CAN TAKE

Computer Science Essentials

3-D Modeling and Computer Animation Aeronautics Geothermal Energy Introduction to Robotics Lab Supply Chain Analysis and Design Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Vehicle Engineering

Cybersecurity Analytics

MINORS Assured and Trusted Digital Microelectronics Computer Science Computing and Information Technology Controls Systems DSP/Wireless Electronics Materials Science and Engineering Microwave Renewable and Clean Energy VLSI

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CRAIG BAUDENDISTEL , Ph.D. MECHANICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING, LECTURER Teaches first-year courses in CAD, programming, and applied math.

Wright State alumnus.

MATTHEW CHANEY, Ed.D. VICE PRESIDENT FOR INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE Ensures Wright State is accessible and equitable for all who come here.

SUBHASHINI GANAPATHY, Ph.D. BIOMEDICAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING, PROFESSOR AND CHAIR Triple threat in teaching, research, and service. Mentors young women in STEM fields.

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“We want students to feel connected to us and that they’re valued as individuals.”

—Sue Edwards, Ph.D., University President

MEET

MIKE SAVILLE , Ph.D. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND CHAIR Knows everything about sensors, signals, and radars.

Served 26 years in the Air Force.

SUE EDWARDS, Ph.D. UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT Steers the institution.

Loves to talk with students. Ask about her hagfish research, and enjoy her cool Australian accent.

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PRACTICAL LEARNING

COME AS AN ENTHUSIASTIC NOVICE. BECOME A W E L L- P R E PA R E D PRACTITIONER. We have big-school facilities without big-school crowds or competition. You’ll be able to use labs and research facilities as an undergraduate, conducting hands-on experiments, designing prototypes, and programming animations.

Opportunities are available for you to partner with faculty and graduate students on wellfunded, high-level research projects. You’ll get to see how true innovators and solution-finders develop all kinds of things: reading devices for the visually impaired, algorithms that learn, and drones that refuel themselves.

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LABS YOU’LL USE: Additive Manufacturing Lab: This lab houses state-of-the-art equipment to design and manufacture materials using 3D printing and high-resolution 3D scanning. You will be able to scan any existing part, redesign it with CAD and computational analysis software, and print it using our printers for metals, polymers, or electronics.

Immersive Visualization and Animation Theater: Students control virtual and augmented reality in this state-of-theart space. It includes head-mounted displays and tracking systems for fully immersive experiences. You will be able to work on enhanced data visualization and analysis, virtual experiments, and game development for training purposes.

Innopreneurship Laboratory: In this 8,000-square-foot maker space, your education will culminate with a major design challenge. You’ll test your knowledge, resourcefulness, and skills by devising a solution to a complex engineering problem within certain constraints.

My internship with KitchenAid taught me more than I could learn in a classroom. I had the opportunity to work with talented engineers who gave me the tools to lead my own projects and the space to complete them independently.”

Eva Stanglein Industrial and Systems Engineering, ’21

PROJECTS YOU’LL COMPLETE:

Seniors work in interdisciplinary groups to complete design projects that demonstrate problem-solving, creativity, and innovation—all the hallmarks of a CECS education.

Here are few examples of what the teams created: Medication delivery robot / Remote physiological condition monitoring / Search-and-rescue robot / Optimal cursor format for multi-monitor use / Soil tester robot / Color interpretation for the visually impaired / Guided robot for inventory management / Solar-powered boat / UV sanitation robot / Off-road vehicle

INTERNSHIPS YOU’LL LAND: See how your studies will translate into a career with an internship, where you’ll spend time working for an employer. The Brandeberry Career Development Center will help you prepare for and land the best internship for you: maybe geospatial mapping in Sweden, or testing durable materials with the Air Force.

At Wright State, learning and doing go hand in hand, so you’re ready to transition easily into your chosen profession. And when we say easily, we mean many students have jobs lined up by their second or third year.

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ACADEMIC RESOURCES AND SUPPORT

W H AT E V E R Y O U R LEARNING STYLE OR SPEED, WE’VE GOT THE SUPPORT T O M AT C H .

Maybe you’re coming to us as the first in your family to attend college, or maybe you’ve been planning this since second grade.

Either way, Wright State has the resources to help you manage and master any academic challenge.

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE RESOURCES Academic Advantage Program Before your first classes start, this program will ease you into collegelevel work. In the space of a week, you can refresh your math knowledge using real-world engineering examples, improve your math placement level, and get to know some of your professors and classmates.

Help Rooms We offer help rooms focused on different topics and courses. If you need guidance or have questions about your classwork, student tutors and instructors can help in person or online.

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

MORE RESOURCES

Math Learning Center We want you to be able to say, “Math?

Not a problem!” You’ll find a supportive environment where you can tackle those equations and proofs and make progress in your learning.

Tutoring Services For select courses, we’ll connect you with another student who can help you work on your individual academic goals, whether that’s catching up in a difficult section or working through a final project.

Supplemental Instruction For particularly challenging courses, these facilitated group sessions are a chance to compare notes, discuss readings, develop organizational skills, and more. Peer-assisted and open to all students, this is your space to ask questions and get the extra support you need to excel.

University Writing Center No matter what career you choose, you’ll likely end up writing. The University Writing Center can help you become a more skilled and confident writer, both for your coursework and for everything you’ll do after graduation.

Counseling and Wellness Services Your mental health matters—for your studies and well beyond. You’ll have access to a variety of confidential therapeutic services to help you handle the challenges of life and the pressures of college.

Office of Disability Services As an institution, we’re deeply committed to offering academic support for students with disabilities through interpretation services, technical support, counseling, and additional ADA accommodations.

Veteran and Military Center Recognizing the unique needs of those who have served or are currently serving, this center focuses on providing a supportive environment for all veteran and military-connected students who are transitioning from the military to college.

Research Toolkit Workshops Information should always be within reach. These workshops, conducted by University Libraries staff, will help improve your college-level research skills.

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RAIDER ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

COME AS A HIGH SCHOOL VA L E D I C T O R I A N .

BECOME A D ATA DETECTIVE. K A I T LY N E L L I S O N ’ 2 1 , INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Two scholarships. Two degrees. Tracking down and visualizing data has turned out to be the perfect path for this Ohio native.

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“The most fun and gratifying part of my job was finding those pockets of good data, and being able to automate the content in a dashboard that everyone could then look at and splice the data they needed to do their jobs.”

With her academic success and family background, Kaitlyn Ellison of Piqua, Ohio, could have selected any number of colleges and career paths.

She was valedictorian of her high school class. Her father is an Army veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, running wire across the desert. Her mother works as a team leader for a dentist’s office. Her stepfather is a full-time farmer.

A Wright State professor visited her school to give a talk on mechanical and materials engineering.

Kaitlyn was intrigued—both by engineering and by Wright State.

She decided to apply.

Her excellent academic record won her a full scholarship that clinched her decision to attend the university.

Once she had settled in as an industrial and systems engineering student, Kaitlyn landed an internship with defense contractor L3Harris Technologies. A pioneer in space exploration, L3Harris is known for its technological and engineering expertise.

After earning her B.S. in 2021, Kaitlyn is now continuing on at Wright State to work toward her master’s degree.

And she’s received the Anthony J. Cacioppo, Ph.D., Memorial Scholarship to do so. This scholarship has special meaning to Kaitlyn because of all of the time she spent in the Cacioppo Lab, where engineering students collaborate, experiment, and simply enjoy each other’s company.

She knows it’s invaluable to have people to turn to for advice on how to survive and thrive in one’s chosen field. “The real learning is done on the job, and to get the job you need connections,” she says. “College is loaded with professors and peers who can help you with the connections. That is the biggest takeaway.”

Students and staff say it all the time: there’s something about Wright State that makes our campus feel like a community. Like a family. Maybe it’s because we believe in welcoming everyone — all backgrounds, ages, and abilities. When we say come as you are, we mean it.

Here’s a quick rundown of some of the best features of our campus.

ATHLETICS

CIRCULAR CAMPUS

Whether you like to play or cheer on the home team, Wright State competes in NCAA Division I for men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, cross country, and track and field—14 intercollegiate teams in all.

Our campus is designed as a circle, so getting lost here is hard to do.

ARTS We have one of the best performing arts programs in the country, so you’ll get to see plays, musicals, concerts, and dances

by Raider up-and-comers.

Our campus also houses a fine arts gallery and the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures—yes, that Tom Hanks.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER If you come as a parent, then the child development center on campus supplies a safe and stimulating place for little ones to learn while you’re in class or lab.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Fraternities and sororities, student government, community service, ROTC— Wright State has lots of ways for you to find your niche, meet people, and explore your interests. The college has a variety of engineeringand technology-related clubs, like Engineers Without Borders and the Society of Women Engineers.

FITNESS

CULTURE AND IDENTITY CENTERS

FOOD

We celebrate that each student comes as they are— as part of a family, a culture, an identity, and so much more. Our centers focus on connecting, inspiring, and supporting Black, Latino, Asian, Native American, LGBTQA, and women students, as well as those with neurodivergence or disabilities.

Climbing gym?

Swimming pool?

Disc golf course?

Racquetball courts?

Kayaking? Yes. Pretty much any workout, fitness routine, or adventure activity you like—our gyms, fitness centers, fields, and courts can handle it.

Whether you come as a vegetarian or a three-times-a-day latte drinker, our campus dining options will satisfy you. You’ll also be taken care of if you experience food insecurity, thanks to the Raider Food Pantry.

HOUSING

ROWDY RAIDER

To get the full Wright State experience, there’s nothing like living on campus. Our comfortable and convenient residence halls and apartments let you meet tons of friends, dash to class in minutes, and skip the commute. #liveWright

Athletics mascot, campus superstar, and furry friend to all.

RAIDERSGIVING Every year, we host a free holiday meal for anyone who plans to stay local over the Thanksgiving holiday.

TUNNELS Our underground tunnel system is one of the largest in the country (for colleges, at least). It runs nearly two miles and connects 21 buildings.

As you move between classes, the tunnels will keep you comfortable, whatever the Ohio weather may bring.

The first airplane. The first airport. The first permanent flying school. The Wright brothers created them all—here in Dayton.

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W R I G H T S TAT E ’ S SUBURBAN CAMPUS SITS ABOUT 10 MILES F R O M D AY T O N .

Dayton is an affordable, midsized city with a vibrant arts scene, great restaurants, and easy access to outdoor adventure.

As a key player in the history of aviation — thanks to our university namesakes, the Wright brothers—Dayton also boasts one of Ohio’s top tourist attractions: the National Museum of the United States Air Force.

Most importantly, major employers of all kinds call Dayton home, so college grads have access to jobs galore.

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COME AS A CUTTING-EDGE LEARNER. BECOME AN INDUSTRYLEADING EARNER. The College of Engineering and Computer Science has strong ties to the Dayton business community.

Local employers collaborate with our faculty, weighing in on future-focused skills and cuttingedge technology, so students learn what they need to get right to work. Companies reserve internships just for our students and often make job offers before graduation.

That means the investment you make in your Wright State education starts paying off immediately.

Engineering and computer science are the top-paid categories for bachelor’s degree graduates, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers Winter 2023 Salary Survey report. Your degree pays off over the long term, too. Both engineering and computer science are industries on the rise, with staying power and substantial lifetime earning potential.

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NATIONWIDE, THE U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS REPORTS: CAREER ADVISING To help you earn the internship and job you want, the Brandeberry Career Development Center guides you through resume building, mock interviews, networking events, and applications. We also invite employers to do résumé critiques, so you can further refine your first impression.

We love bringing fresh new perspectives and innovative ideas from the exceptionally talented students we hire from Wright State.”

Karl C. Walli, Ph.D. Vice President Radiance Technologies

COLLEGE ALUMNI WORK FOR: Air Force Institute of Technology Ball Aerospace CareSource Dayton Children’s Hospital Emerson Climate Technologies GE Global Research

Career paths

Projected Median industry annual growth, wage, 2021 2020–30

Aerospace engineers

$126,880

+6%

Bioengineers and biomedical engineers

$99,550

+5%

Electrical and electronics engineers

$104,610

+5%

Industrial engineers $96,350

+12%

Computer systems analysts

$102,240

+10%

Information security analysts

$112,000

+32%

Computer and information research scientists

$136,620

+23%

Database administrators and architects

$112,120

+8%

Computer network architects

$126,900

+4%

Materials engineers $100,140

+5%

Mechanical engineers

$96,310

+10%

Software developers, quality $124,200 assurance analysts, and testers

+25%

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TUITION AND AID

MAKE A SMART INVESTMENT.

When you come here for a college degree, we know it’s a big choice. So we do everything we can to make sure it’s a big value.

TUITION

SCHOLARSHIPS

If you’re a new in-state student who completes your undergraduate degree in four years, we make you a promise: the cost of tuition, housing, and dining won’t change.

You can plan your budget and costs from the outset.

We recently redesigned our scholarship program to offer an increased number of awards that can reduce the cost of your education.

You can also count on this: Wright State’s tuition is among the lowest in Ohio for fouryear universities.

Just as we keep tuition costs low, we rank high in the economic mobility index.

This index looks at the cost of a four-year degree and compares that to postgraduate earnings. (You may sometimes hear this called return on investment.) Wright State is among the top 20 percent of universities and colleges in the country for economic mobility, and we’re #2 among public universities in Ohio.

Some scholarships are based on academic performance; some on financial need.

Award amounts vary, and most are renewable each year, as long as you continue to meet the stated criteria.

FINANCIAL AID Enrollment Services (RaiderConnect) is your all-in-one resource for helping put together a full financial aid package. Your offer may include federal and state grants (which do not need to be repaid), federal and state loans (which do need to be repaid), workstudy, military benefits, or other options you can use to fund your Wright State education.

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COME AS AN ASPIRING WORLD-CHANGER. BECOME A RAIDER. At Wright State, you can get the kind of education that transforms lives—yours included. You will discover, develop, and reach your highest potential and gain the confidence to inspire and invoke change in your community and around the world.

We’re ready to meet you where you are and provide you with the tools you need to become a success—in your own right, on your own terms, and in your own way. Our dedicated faculty and staff are deeply committed to making your education accessible and valuable for your unique future.

Contact the College of Engineering and Computer Science: wright.edu/cecs 937-775-5001 cecs-dean@wright.edu

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Apply for free today and get started on your one-of-a-kind journey.

YOUR TWO STEPS TO BECOMING A RAIDER 1. Visit wright.edu/apply or scan the QR code to submit your FREE application.

2. Submit your official high school transcript.

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