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School of Engineering

In the School of Engineering, we don’t just teach — we pioneer. Our mission is built on a relentless pursuit of excellence, from groundbreaking scholarship to the lifelong curiosity of our graduates. We are the home of the dreamers and the doers: the inventors and problem-solvers who don’t just imagine a better world, but build it.

By bridging the gap between classroom theory and real-world application, we empower our students to turn passion into purpose. Through high-impact research and service, we cultivate agile leaders ready to tackle the global challenges of tomorrow.

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Points of Pride

100% of undergrads

complete a high-impact experiential learning opportunity

98% of recent grads

are employed, attending graduate school, in military service or volunteering in service programs

Featured Engineering Stories

Chloe Harves with a construction team split with her standing alone in front of the new Health and Wellbeing Center.

Building a Healthier Community link-arrow link-arrow

After injuring her foot while studying abroad, Chloe Harves began an unexpected journey that would connect her education to her future career.
A student and faculty member are viewing a computer screen with an AI app image on the screen.

Preparing Flyers for an AI-Driven World link-arrow link-arrow

In the School of Engineering, AI is being integrated across the curriculum through specific courses to teach students how engineers can ethically use AI.
Jose Chavez headshot

Nationally Recognized link-arrow link-arrow

Jose Chavez, a physics major, was honored as a Newman Civic Fellow for his commitment to organizing, connecting and building lasting change.
A group photo of students in MEP today

Celebrating 30 Years link-arrow link-arrow

For 30 years, the University of Dayton's Multi-Ethnic Engineers Program has been built around a simple idea: Students are more likely to succeed when they know they belong.
Five people pose for a photo in the back of a truck bed in Ghana.

A Legacy of Service link-arrow link-arrow

The ETHOS Center began its 25th anniversary year with nine students and one alumnus traveling to Ghana for a 10-day international breakout.
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The School of Engineering’s Dean's Fund for Excellence directly elevates the undergraduate experience by expanding experiential learning opportunities, upgrading vital makerspace equipment, and modernizing key facilities like semiconductor teaching and research labs.
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