The creation of the College of Engineering first began with the appointment of a Professor of Civil Engineering in 1874 and the organization of a Department of Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. Established as a college of the university in 1900, the College of Engineering's first dean was Harry Thomas Cory. In 1923 a six-year cooperative program was added in general engineering which led to dual degrees: a bachelor of engineering and a master of science. The college began offering courses in engineering through its own evening division in 1924 and by 1926 grew to include course work in applied arts. In the 1950s the college began to offer graduate instruction in every department. A joint project with the Engineer’s Council for Professional Development and local industry provided opportunities for engineers to pursue graduate degrees without leaving their jobs. In 1995, new class and research space was created with the opening of the Engineering Research Center, which was designed by architect and UC alum Michael Graves.[[Ima
College of Applied Science
The College of Applied Science was an applied sciencecollege at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. Organized as the Ohio Mechanics Institute (OMI) in 1828, it merged with UC in 1969 and was renamed the OMI College of Applied Science in 1978.[3] Formally the school was referred to as the College of Applied Science, CAS offered programs in the engineering technologies and related areas.
The first cooperative education (co-op) program
By 1906, Dean Herman Schneider established the first cooperative education (co-op) program in the United States. The program was established to support Theory with Practice, the belief being that engineers who graduated with both classroom instruction and practical training would be better prepared and have a better foundation to be successful in the practice of engineering. The college allows students to choose either an industry or a research track co-op. The program continues to be the largest mandatory cooperative education program at a public university in the United States and is annually ranked as one of the top 5[4] programs in the country. Additionally, this program has proven so successful in preparing graduates for their careers that more than 1,000 schools offer forms of it today.
Programs
The College offers programs spread across seven departments. Except for the Department of Engineering Education which focuses on the Freshman curriculum, all Departments offer PhD programs, Masters of Science, Masters of Engineering, and Bachelors Programs.
The College of engineering and Applied Science also offers an ACCelerated ENgineering Degree[5] program where students can graduate in 5 years with a bachelor's and master's degree. Students work with their academic adviser during their first year to determine if this program is suitable for them. Several of the programs offer MBA degrees in conjunction with the Lindner College of Business. the program options are listed below:
Aerospace with Aerospace master's, Aerospace with MBA, Chemical with Chemical master's, Chemical with MBA, Chemical with Materials master's, Civil with MBA, Civil with Environmental master's, Energy & Materials with MBA, Mechanical with MBA, Electrical with Computer Eng master's, Electrical with Electrical master's, Mechanical with Mechanical master's
Research Centers & Institutes
Aerosol and Air Quality Research Lab
Advanced Materials Characterization Center
Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations
Center for Global Design & Manufacturing
Center for Medical Device Innovation & Entrepreneurship (MDIEP)
Center for Mobile and Distributed Computing
Center for Intelligent Propulsion and Advanced Life Management of Systems (CIPALMS)
Center for Robotics Research
Center for Surgical Innovation
Cleanroom
Collaboratory for Medical Innovation and Implementation
Digital Design Environments Laboratory (DDEL)
Environmental Analysis Service Center
National Science Foundation Industry University Cooperative Research for Intelligent Maintenance Systems (IMS)
National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center for Revolutionizing Metallic Biomaterials
Next Mobility Lab
Ohio Center for Microfluidic Innovation
Radiological Assessment & Measurement Lab
Siemens Simulation Technology Center
Sustainable Solutions Laboratory
UC Simulation Center
Research Labs
Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics
Autonomous Systems for S.P.A.C.E. R.O.B.O.T.I.C.S.
Combustion Research Laboratory
Computational Lab for Materials and Manufacturing Design
Flight Simulation Lab
Fluid/Thermal Application Lab
Gas Dynamics and Propulsion Lab
Gas Turbine Simulation Laboratory
GR Lab/Computation for Sustainability
High Temperature Gas Turbine Erosion Lab
Multiphase Flow and Combustion Lab
Nondestructive Evaluation Laboratory
Space Systems Lab
Turbomachinery Erosion and Performance Deterioration Laboratory
UAV Master Lab
Ultrasonic Imaging
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Acoustics Lab
Noyes Tissue Engineering and Biomechanics Laboratories
Ultrasound Research Laboratory
Vascular Tissue and Cellular Engineering Lab
Vontz Core Imaging Lab
Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Advanced Biomolecular Engineering Lab
Aerosol and Air Quality Research Lab
Atomic Materials for Catalysis Laboratory
Biomedical Colloid and Interface Lab
Energy, Environmental, and Nanomedicine Lab
Environmental Analysis Service Center
Multi-Scale Environmental Modeling Lab
Nanoscale Structure and Dynamics Lab
NANOWORLD Laboratories
Smart Water System Laboratory
Sustainable Solutions Laboratory
Tissue Engineering Lab
Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management
Advanced Research in Transportation Engineering Systems Laboratory
Building Energy Assessment, Solutions and Technology Lab
Building Innovation
Construction Materials Lab
Data-based Optimization, Visualization, and Evaluation of Transportation through Analysis and Integration Lab
Center for Advanced Design and Manufacturing of Integrated Microfluidics
Complex Adaptive Systems Laboratory
Digital Design Environments Laboratory
GaAs devices and Integrated Circuits Lab
High Performance Computing Laboratory
Infrastructure Institute
Integrative Biosensing Laboratory
Machine Learning and Computational Intelligence
Microsystems and BioMEMS Laboratory
Microwave Communications Laboratory
MIND Laboratory
Multimedia Networking & Computing Lab
Nanoelectronics Laboratory
Novel Device Laboratory
Semiconductor Devices Laboratory
Software Engineering Research Laboratory
Solid State Physics & Electronic Materials Laboratory
Spatio-Temporal Data Analytics Lab
Spintronics and Vacuum Nanoelectronics Laboratory
Synergistic Human-Robot Interaction Lab
Wireless Communications & Signal Processing Lab
Wireless and Mobile Communication Lab
Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Applied Acoustics and Mechanics Lab
Center for Global Design & Manufacturing
Center for Laser Shock Processing for Advanced Materials and Devices
Center for Robotics Research
Collaboratory for Medical Innovation and Implementation
Cooperative Distributed Systems Lab
Digital Fabrication Lab
Energy Conversion Materials Laboratory
Energy Materials & Nano-Biomedicine Laboratory
Innovative Computer Modeling of Materials
Integrated Vehicle Design Laboratory
Intelligent CAM Systems Laboratory
Micro and Nano Manufacturing Laboratory
National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center for Revolutionizing Metallic Biomaterials
National Science Foundation Industry University Cooperative Research for Intelligent Maintenance Systems (IMS)
NANOWORLD Laboratories
Nuclear Forensics Lab
Center for Occupational Safety and Health Engineering
Siemens Simulation Technology Center
Structural Dynamics Research Laboratory
Structural Health Assessment and Monitoring Lab
Thermal Fluids & Thermal Processing Laboratory
Thermoelectric Energy Conversion Laboratory
Transport in Engineering and Medicine Laboratory
UC Simulation Center
Center Hill Research Center
Located at Center Hill Research Center, the Large Scale Test Facility (UCLSTF) is a state-of-art laboratory for testing of large-scale structural projects. The laboratory is served by a 30-ton overhead crane with a 5-ton auxiliary hook, and two 60-gallon per minute pumps. This facility is equipped with computerized controllers capable of controlling an array of sensors to allow testing of large to full-scale structural components and systems. The laboratory has a machine shop for fabrication of specimens, test fixtures, etc. and is equipped to allow testing of full-scale bridge girders and other linear elements up to 100' long, and full-scale buildings up to 2 stories high.[6]
UC Simulation Center
The UC Simulation Center is a collaboration between UC CEAS and Procter & Gamble. Its purpose is to support undergraduate students (coops) and graduate students in doing research for Procter & Gamble. The intent is to not only provide short-term lower-cost simulation to P&G, but also to provide a source of highly trained experts in simulation, making them desirable for employment by Procter & Gamble. The center is also built around the next generation of students, utilizing virtual collaboration to enable flexibility in the working hours for the students.[7]
Rankings
The College of Engineering and Applied Science is regularly ranked as one of the top engineering schools in the country. In the 2011 U.S. News & World Report rankings, the college was ranked 78th in the U.S.[8]
Baldwin Hall was built in 1911 and is the headquarters for administration and academic classrooms. The building reopened in January 2002 after extensive renovations with computing laboratories, electronic classroom, and seminar rooms.[9]
Rhodes Hall was built adjacent to Baldwin Hall to accommodate the expansion that took place in the 1970s. The building provides faculty offices, undergraduate and graduate laboratories, and a 12,000 sq. ft. high bay area. In fall of 2011, construction will begin on the 10,000 sf CEAS Alumni Learning Center in Rhodes Hall which will include labs, research space, and areas for students, professors, and alumni to gather and collaborate.[9]
Mantei Center (formerly Engineering Research Center)
Opened in 1995, this facility houses state-of-the-art research laboratories and offices for graduate students and faculty. It is conveniently located adjacent to the existing engineering complex and was designed to look like a 4-cylinder engine. It was recently renamed to honor distinguished professor Thomas Mantei.[9]
Old Chemistry Building
Used for offices, classrooms, and laboratories. Many engineering departments, and UC colleges, share the space for research, administration, instruction, and program support.[9]