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School of Engineering
Receive a rigorous academic foundation in engineering principles, while also developing your character and leadership skills. Our small class sizes and focus on hands-on learning prepare you for a successful and impactful career in engineering or computer science.
School of Engineering
at a glance
School of Engineering
Faculty
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Andrea AshleyAssistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
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Jeff BigelowDepartment Chair, Professor of Electrical Engineering
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Steven MaherAssociate Professor of Electrical Engineering
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Byron NewberryAssociate Provost, Graduate and Global Programs, Dean & Professor of Mechanical Engineering
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Kevin PlumleeDepartment Chair, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
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Jeremy PooleAssistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
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Benjamin ReishAssistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
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David WaldoProfessor of Computer Engineering
Distinct Challenges
High Solidity Wind Turbines
The classic three-bladed wind turbine is just one branch of wind technology, but what might other designs look like? That's an engineering challenge that students at OC are actively researching and working to solve. Our students are studying solidity (the ratio of blade surface area to the total swept area of a turbine’s rotor) to demonstrate how high solidity designs substantially outperform low solidity designs. Their designs prioritize accessible manufacturing and real-world durability, pushing the envelope of high solidity turbine applications. The application of these wind turbine designs can offer advantages, such as an immense humanitarian impact. And thanks to ongoing research at OC, high solidity systems are continuing to improve.
Accreditation
The undergraduate computer engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering degree programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
