MEMPHIS
ENGINEERING Herff College of Engineering
Memphis is a city that is known for innovation in the areas of music, transportation, logistics and medicine — to name a few. People come to Memphis to tap into that creativity and challenge the established way of doing things. Memphis is a city that dared to build a railroad bridge across the mighty Mississippi River. Memphis is where Danny Thomas came to build St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital because he dreamed of finding a cure for childhood cancers. And Memphis is where FedEx founder Fred Smith decided to set up shop when he took on the U.S. Post Office by inventing the idea of overnight delivery. The University that shares this famous city’s name also shares its entrepreneurial spirit. In the Herff College of Engineering at the University of Memphis, we are committed to finding unique ways to solve problems that affect people’s lives. We are establishing a culture where creativity and entrepreneurship are our way of life — and it shows. Herff attracts the best and the brightest. We can promise that you will get your hands on some of the coolest research there is. Our engineering programs are small and personal, but the University as a whole has world-class research capabilities. In fact, U.S. News & World Report ranks us among the best engineering schools in the country. We support our students in every possible way. Simply put, you will be inspired here at the Herff College of Engineering to do profound things with your life and have an amazing impact upon society. That’s why creative minds come to Memphis. It’s why I came to Memphis. We hope you will join us in Memphis, too.
Richard Sweigard Dean, Herff College of Engineering
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DO AT HERFF. engr.memphis.edu
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DO SOMETHING
DIFFERENT
WITH YOUR LIFE. At the UofM, we like to say an education isn’t something you get. It’s something you do. And in our world, doing isn’t limited to the classroom. Here, we roll our sleeves up. We get our hands dirty. We get right in the middle of things. We look problems in the face, and we figure out how to solve them.
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“Memphis is an environment in which, for whatever reason, people feel free to try all sorts of innovations. It remains a culture where the art of the possible seems to be a way of life.” – Frederick W. Smith FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF FEDEX
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JUST LIKE ENGINEERING, MEMPHIS IS UNIQUE. We’re a town built on innovation and powered by ideas. In fact, some of the world’s biggest biomedical, logistics and transportation companies are headquartered in Memphis. The lines between school and city are blurry, and we like it that way. We’re passionate. We’re proud. We’re fiercely loyal. And we love our town.
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WE DON’T JUST TEACH, WE ENGINEER. Ask most Herff grads, and they’ll agree — time spent here is a transformative experience. There’s no other way to describe it. We’re a tight-knit community that takes care of our own, and we provide a truly hands-on experience. Undergraduates work shoulder-to-shoulder with our world-renowned faculty, along with engineers and mentors. And they participate in groundbreaking research that is actually changing the world. So, what else makes Herff special? Most top engineering programs have more than 3,000 undergraduate students. We have just over 1,300. You don’t have to fight to get your professor’s attention, not to mention they’ll know your name. Collaboration is our culture.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT “My learning experience here at the Herff College of Engineering has been nothing short of exemplary, pushing me to excel in all aspects of engineering and professionalism. From getting involved in organizations such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) to the abundance of resources made available to students, the college has fully prepared me for the transition from college to career, and that has made all the difference.�
Brandon Simmers,
Electrical and Computer Engineering
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ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES With 400 student-athletes competing in 19 different intercollegiate sports, there is always an opportunity to watch the Tigers compete (students get in free!). The UofM is a charter member of the American Athletic Conference, and our athletic programs compete at the highest level as an NCAA Division I institution. It’s the South, so athletics are big. But this is also Memphis, so athletics bring us together to be proud, eat some barbecue and have some good times. Then repeat often.
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YOU’LL NEVER BE BORED. Outside of the classroom, there’s never a shortage of things to do on campus and around the city. Get involved in any of our 250+ student organizations, like student government, honors societies, Greek life and community service programs, along with countless other activities. Within Herff, there are student organizations just for engineering students: the Engineering Student Council, the National Society of Black Engineers and the Society of Women Engineers. There’s so much to do here on any given day. Something really amazing is going on in the City of Memphis right now. Our restaurant scene is exploding into a foodie paradise. You can hear live music any day of the week. Bike, walk or run on Greenline trails that connect every part of the city. Hit up Shelby Farms, one of the largest urban parks in the United States. And then unwind and enjoy nightlife in Cooper-Young, Overton Square and Broad Avenue Arts District. If you can’t find something to do here, you’re not trying hard enough.
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The College of Engineering Living Learning Community (ELLC), located in UofM’s newest residence facility, Centennial Place, provides first-year students with a living environment that promotes personal growth, academic success and a smooth transition from high school to college. When you live in our ELLC, you are assigned peer mentors whose job is it to help you navigate your first year. You gain instant access to networking events, free tutoring, industry tours and professional development resources. Plus, you get to live with other students who eat, sleep and breathe engineering. According to the Association of American Colleges & Universities, research shows that students who participate in a living learning community have higher academic success rates, higher college graduation rates, higher levels of satisfaction with their college experience and an easier time connecting with their peers.
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Get ready to dive in — Herff College is located in one of only two researchintensive public universities in Tennessee. It’s a truly hands-on environment. Our undergraduates get unprecedented research opportunities in graduate-level labs. You’ll participate in incredible research and design projects with actual engineers, professors, mentors and other Herff students. We’re all about a firsthand approach to changing the world, which is why we let students do more. More lab access. More projects. More opportunities to learn and grow.
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Plenty of Herff students land permanent jobs before graduation. That’s because Herff helps you build a solid resume while you’re enrolled. Our Academic Internship Program provides students with the valuable, real-world experience that only hands-on internships provide.
So what’s in it for you?
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The Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) considers three semesters of co-op coursework equivalent to one year’s worth of professional work experience.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT “Herff has shaped my life for the better. On any given day, you can talk with any Herff professor and get honest feedback and guidance. The small class sizes really help connect me with faculty and classmates, while internships have exposed me to diverse aspects of the civil engineering discipline.”
Maria Munoz,
Civil Engineering
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Students with co-op credit or internship credit on their academic transcripts get higher starting salaries.
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Herff engineering co-op/internship positions are paid positions with salaries well above minimum wage.
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Many of our industrial partners provide on-site training for Herff student interns because they hope to hire them after graduation.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
We believe talent and potential count for more than the ability to pay. There are plenty of scholarships available to enrolled UofM students, including those at Herff. To see the scholarships Herff has to offer, visit engr.memphis.edu/scholarships. HERFF MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS $3,000/ year (maximum of 4 years) 30 ACT comp or 1390 SAT (ERW+M) 3.5 GPA
“I loved being a part of the Herff College of Engineering! Not only did I grow as a leader while an Engineering Ambassador, but my coursework was enhanced by being able to perform research with faculty who invested their time in me. I was able to grow as a person by being involved in honor organizations with fellow engineering students. All of these things made my time at Herff an experience I will never forget.”
Paola M. Jimenez, Biomedical Engineering
$5,000/ year (maximum of 4 years) 32 ACT comp and 32 ACT math or 1450 SAT (ERW+M) and 750 SAT (M) 3.5 GPA UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS To check out UofM scholarships, visit memphis.edu/scholarships.
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Visit the Herff College of Engineering You and your family are invited to experience the Herff College of Engineering in person and discover the many opportunities Herff has to offer. We don’t want you to just read why the Herff College of Engineering is a great place to earn your engineering degree, we want you to see for yourself — and there is no better way than a tour. In addition to a tour of Herff, we suggest you also make time for a main campus tour.
Visit engr.memphis.edu/visit today to schedule your tour.
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DEPARTMENTS
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BIOMEDICAL
ENGINEERING
If you think about it — biomedical engineers are involved in every aspect of healthcare, from diagnostic tools and imaging to therapeutic, rehabilitative and regenerative treatments. Case in point more than 1 million people every year are able to walk again thanks to advancements in knee and hip replacement implants. Start solving health problems in Herff’s biomed labs. Grow your own cells on biologically active scaffolds to regenerate bone or blood vessels, or design the next generation of wearable devices for personal health monitoring. Right now we’re developing porous nanocapsules with invisible walls for electrochemical and optical sensors technology. Sound unbelievable? It’s not. We do this every day.
BY THE NUMBERS: By graduation,
250
undergrads are currently enrolled in our biomed program.
OVER 95%
of Herff biomed undergrads have secured positions in biomedical-related industries, been accepted into graduate and professional schools or found other employment.
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research in: Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, electrochemical and optical biosensors, diagnostic imaging, cardiac and neural sensing and stimulation.
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CIVIL
ENGINEERING
The first thought of any engineer: Everything can be improved. That’s why civil engineers spend their days analyzing the stuff most of us take for granted — like how to reduce pollution, strengthen bridges or improve roadways. They literally shape the world in which we live. At Herff, we’ll help you dive deep into big-picture thinking. Because around here, “good enough” isn’t good enough. We don’t want you just to reduce pollution, we want you to reduce pollution and improve roadways at the same time. Right now, we’re designing structures to withstand natural disasters and save countless lives. How’s that for improvement?
BY THE NUMBERS:
236 6 SPECIALTIES
currently enrolled undergrads in our civil program.
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within civil, structural, environmental, construction, geotechnical, water resources and transportation.
MAJOR RESEARCH FOCUS AREAS
Transportation, Earthquake Engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Environmental Engineering.
3 RESEARCH ENTITIES Intermodal Freight Transportation Institute (IFTI), Center for Innovative Research in Bridge Engineering CIRBE, and Center for Applied Earth Science and Engineering Research (CAESER).
ELECTRICAL and COMPUTER
ENGINEERING
Nowadays, what isn’t digital? It’s no secret that electrical and computer engineers are needed more than ever. Building and designing computer hardware and software, developing sustainable energy, inventing new ways to manipulate signals, communicate information and control machinery are just a few of the things they do. That phone in your pocket? You can thank them for that. Herff puts you on the front lines of the digital revolution: design devices, develop sustainable energy and find ways to identify someone more accurately than with their fingerprint. We’re even working on ways to capture brain waves and revolutionize the way we teach and learn. It’s not science fiction. It’s real, and it’s happening right now at Herff.
BY THE NUMBERS:
3 DYNAMIC RESEARCH AREAS
287
undergrads are currently enrolled in our electrical and computer program.
ELECTRICAL
systems includes imaging sensors and electronic devices, sensor networks, power systems, smart grid, self-assembled nanostructures and communication networks.
BIOMEDICAL
systems includes bioinformatics, computational imaging for microscopy and spectroscopy, computational ocular science, cochlear implant tuning, embedded systems and medical image processing and data visualization.
INTELLIGENT
systems includes assistive technology, big data analytics for biomedicine, cognitive engineering, image and video analysis and machine learning/ deep learning.
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MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
Mechanical engineers contribute to society and the economy in many areas — energy, manufacturing, transportation systems, defense, aerospace, robots and unmanned vehicles, air-conditioning and refrigeration, medical devices and many others. In other words, the majority of the products you use every single day are all made possible by mechanical engineers. Hit the ground running with one of the broadest skill sets in engineering. Mechanical engineers use their breadth of knowledge, versatility, creativity and teamwork skills to build new products and systems. All those cool things you read about, like establishing colonies on the moon and Mars, 3-D printing of biomedical implants or building the nextgeneration aircraft and automobile engines? They’re all happening right here at Herff. And keep in mind, according to the US Department of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for mechanical engineers was $87,370 in May 2018. The possibilities are endless.
BY THE NUMBERS:
350 9 AREAS OF RESEARCH CONCENTRATION Over 80%
currently enrolled undergrads in our mechanical program.
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Materials (material failure prediction, biomaterials and computational materials), of mechanical engineer students advanced manufacturing including 3-D printing, computational fluid dynamics, participate in co-ops and internships. cryogenic propellant management, packaging, sustainable/green fuel, energy efficiency, heat transfer/exchangers/thermal management and gas turbines.
ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
Engineering technology is all about using and understanding equipment and concepts to implement engineering designs — the machines, computers and code that bridge the gap between ideas and reality. Engineering technologists work with robotics, industrial automation, computerized machine tools and welding. They also use plasma cutters and lasers. Engineering technology encompasses many areas within engineering, like networking, databases, project management, quality and processes. Want to work within manufacturing, distribution or logistics? Then engineering technology may be your field. Engineering Technologists are the doers of the engineering world. They like to roll up their sleeves and get in the thick of it. They work with engineers and scientists to produce new technology. There is really no limit to what you can do at Herff!
BY THE NUMBERS
250
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undergrads are currently enrolled in our engineering technology program.
Automation and Control Systems, Mechanical Systems Design, Microprocessor Systems, Operations Strategy and Lean Principles, Product Realization, Software Design, System/Network Administration.
The only program that
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OFFERS A FULL DEGREE through daytime and evening classes.
Manufacturing (including distribution and logistics), Electronics and Automated Control Systems, and Computer Systems.
2 STATE-OF-THE-ART RESEARCH LABS AFFILIATIONS
The Automatic Identification Lab (AutoID), positioned to promote the usage of all AutoID technologies: bar coding, radio frequency identification (RFID), biometrics magnetic stripe and smart cards; and the Metrology Lab, promoting precision measurement opportunities to support various industries, including manufacturing.
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Herff College of Engineering
See for yourself why Herff is such an amazing learning community. Tours offered Monday through Friday, year-round.
engr.memphis.edu/visit
The University of Memphis, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University. It is committed to the education of a non-racially identifiable student body. UOM1236-FY1819