Engineering at UGA

. Overview
. Director's Welcome
. Strategic Plan


 

 


Director's Welcome

E. Dale Threadgill
Director

Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering, an innovative interdisciplinary approach to engineering at the University of Georgia. The Faculty of Engineering is a network of departments and individuals across the University that are working to integrate engineering academic programs, research and outreach with other fields of study in the arts, sciences, and humanities. This comprehensive format reaches beyond traditional discipline-based teaching and research, expanding the role and impact of engineering at UGA.

In 2000, the University of Georgia completed its ten-year strategic plan for the 21st century, identifying comprehensive engineering as a priority initiative. Discussions within the University community regarding this initiative have increased awareness of the lack of comprehensive engineering at UGA and the constraints that this deficiency are placing on the advancement of the University, its faculty and students. The formation of the Faculty of Engineering is the first major action in bringing comprehensive engineering to UGA. Expansion of engineering programs through the Faculty of Engineering will broaden opportunities for student learning, research and external funding. It will expand the application of cutting-edge research to meet the challenge of economic development.

Currently, multidisciplinary teams are working to define and develop engineering academic programs that will become core activities of the Faculty of Engineering.

We are excited to fulfill the strategic initiative of comprehensive engineering at the University of Georgia, and appreciate your participation in this important, innovative task.

Dr. E. Dale Threadgill

 

Driftmier Engineering Center . The University of Georgia . Athens, Georgia 30602 . info@engineering.uga.edu