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What is engineering science?
Engineering science majors use math and science principles from a wide range of disciplines to solve engineering problems. Engineering science is often considered the most rigorous branch of engineering and the one most expandable and adaptable to varied uses.
Why study engineering at Smith?
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You can become an engineer and at the same time be educated broadly in the liberal arts. |
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Smith has an outstanding science program. For more than 75 years, Smith has ranked in the top 3 percent of 519 private colleges in the number of graduates who have gone on to earn Ph.D.s in science. |
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In the last decade, Smith has earned the distinction of having the most women graduates who go on to earn doctorates in the sciences. |
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Smith's Praxis summer internship program offers every student at least one funded internship in an approved area of the student’s choice. Other opportunities are also available. |
Why should I study engineering at a liberal arts college?
The engineering experience at Smith will be very different from that at many other engineering schools. We stress breadth of education without compromising a rigorous preparation for entry into practice or graduate school. In other words, our students are multidimensional, prepared for leadership roles in engineering and society in general.
Wouldn't it be better if I studied engineering at a large research university?
It is true that large research universities have outstanding research facilities. Unfortunately, those facilities and members of the faculty may not be readily accessible to undergraduates. Smith has a distinguished and dynamic faculty that prides itself on close interaction with undergraduates.
Is the program accredited?
The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) awarded accreditation to Smith’s engineering program in 2005. The status is retroactive to include the first two classes that graduated with bachelors of science degrees from the Picker Engineering Program. ABET is among the most respected accreditation organizations in the United States, providing leadership that ensures quality and stimulates innovation in applied science, computing, engineering and technology education.
What kinds of classes should I take in high school to prepare me for engineering?
You should take four years each of math, science and English and preferably three years of a foreign language.
When do I have to declare an engineering major?
All Smith students declare their majors at the end of their sophomore year.
If I've chosen a different major, will I be able to switch to engineering in my first or second year at Smith?
Yes, but you will need to take all the appropriate prerequisite courses.
What will Smith engineers do when they graduate?
Smith engineering graduates are well prepared to enter practice or continue on to graduate school in engineering, law, medicine or business.
How will Smith help engineering graduates?
Smith has an outstanding Career Development Office to help students obtain their first positions.
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