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Individuals who are comfortable with technology, and know how to use it for various purposes, are well-prepared for the future, no matter what directions their careers take. Those pursuing engineering careers are expected to enjoy promising opportunities for the long-term future. But even students seeking careers in medicine, law or business will find that an undergraduate degree in engineering is an excellent foundation. Michigan Engineering will provide you with a superior technological education and much more.

I like to think of engineering as the application of scientific principles to improve our world. Engineers are creators, innovators, problem solvers, builders, fixers and leaders. At Michigan, we strive to help students become contributors to society in all of these ways. With a distinctive combination of premier scholars, international impact and multidisciplinary opportunities, Michigan Engineering is a global leader in engineering education and research.

Here you will learn how to think logically, deal with uncertainty and change, apply technology in a socially and environmentally responsible manner, communicate effectively and collaborate with other bright students. Your studies may span the globe; your work could make an impact at the nanoscale or the cosmic scale. And, you will have many opportunities to develop and use your skills both inside and outside the classroom. For example, you may explore various cross-disciplinary projects. Or you may join one of our internationally competitive, interdisciplinary teams, such as the Solar Car Team, or become involved in one of several dozen Engineering student organizations. You may also take your education beyond U.S. borders by studying abroad at one of our partner institutions or pursuing internships with our corporate partners overseas.

If you are a graduate student or prospective graduate student, I am sure you are aware that Michigan is one of the nation's premier research universities, actively engaged in the creation of knowledge. Michigan Engineering students have the opportunity to engage in leading research in every program of study. All students can interact with individual faculty members who are at the forefront of their fields.

The University of Michigan is a multidimensional university noted not only for outstanding technical education, and leaders who make a difference, but also for exceptional liberal arts, fine arts and extracurricular offerings. As a result, our students can take advantage of immense educational diversity to pursue countless interests in addition to engineering. I am confident that you will find your experience here exciting, challenging, rewarding and enjoyable!

Best regards,

David C. Munson, Jr.
Robert J. Vlasic Dean of Engineering
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science