MEMPHIS Engineering Herff College of Engineering
Memphis is an idea 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 cancer. 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 at large has world-class research capabilities (in fact, U.S. News & World Report ranks us among the top 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, College of Engineering
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Do at Herff. engr.memphis.edu
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Do something with your life. At 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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Just like engineering, Memphis is . We’re a town built on innovation and powered by ideas. In fact, some of the world’s biggest biomedical and logistics and transportation companies’ headquarters call Memphis home. 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 this town.
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We don’t just teach, we . 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 big-time 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 3,000 students. We have just over 1,000. Collaboration is our culture. You don’t have to fight to get your professors’ attention, not to mention they’ll know your name.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT “Herff has more than prepared me for the real world. The small class sizes are such a huge reason to come here. It makes all the difference in the kind of engineering education you get.�
David Arellano,
Electrical and Computer Engineering As an undergrad, published work about wireless power transfer and passive sensing.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT “Herff has shaped my life for the better. My world view is larger. I feel more confident and excited about sharing who I am with others… On any given day, [you can] talk to any Herff professor and get honest feedback and guidance, which is priceless.”
Verónica Felix, Civil Engineering
Student chapter officer in the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Institute of Transportation Engineers and the Earthquake Research Institute
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You’ll Outside the classroom, there’s never a shortage of things to do on campus and around the city. Get involved in any of our 200+ student organizations, like student government, honors societies, Greek Life and community service programs, along with countless other activities. Within Herff, there are several 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 at nighttime hotspots like CooperYoung, Overton Square and Broad Avenue Arts District.
. ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES This campus bleeds blue— Tiger Blue. We’re a Division I school with top-ranked sports teams, and we’re proud of it. On any given day, you can watch the Tigers compete (students get in free!). Intramural and clubs sports are a really big deal here, too.
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT One of the coolest things about being at Herff is the chance to get a spot in our Engineering Living Learning Community (ELLC), located in UofM’s newest residence facility, Centennial Place. When you live in our ELLC, you get peer mentors whose job is to help you navigate your first year. You gain instant access to all kinds of networking and career opportunities. Plus, you get to reside with other students who eat, sleep and breathe engineering. It’s a tight community, with dedicated computer facilities and study lounges just for Herff students. It pays off, too—ELLC residents tend to have higher GPAs and graduations rates.
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“One thing I really like about the ELLC program is that we don’t split up the different engineering majors. No one discipline stands alone; each engineering discipline needs each other.”
Lauren Wilson, ELLC Peer Mentor Biomedical Engineering, Class of 2018
spots available
(24 men, 24 women) 2016 Undergraduate Honors Researcher
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT 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 real-life 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.
“I didn’t realize the faculty would care this much. We are not just faces in a classroom. They invest in each of us and make sure we are equipped with the tools we need to achieve our goals. Pretty early on after arriving at Herff, I became a research assistant in the tissue template engineering and regeneration lab. Because of the lab experience, I became a product development intern for a local biomed start-up company. I have learned how the business world meets research. Herff opened the doors to this invaluable experience and helped me discover a new passion for translational research.”
Allison Fetz, Biomedical Engineering
Awarded the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship and snagged a coveted internship at a biotech startup
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Plenty of Herff grads land permanent jobs before graduation. That’s because Herff helps you build a solid resume while you’re enrolled. Our Cooperative Education/ Internship program is renowned for providing students with relevant, paid experience. In fact, U.S. News & World Report ranks UofM in the Top 10 nationally for internships.
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.
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Students with co-op credit or internship credit on their academic transcripts get higher starting salaries.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT “You can picture yourself in the real world while still a student here, because [you’re] heavily engaged in meaningful work… Herff is about so much more than helping you find a way to make a living. I’m discovering ways to make an astounding difference in the world.”
Marina Bayardo, Engineering Technology
Conducted undergraduate research that is changing the way we use PLCs (programmable logic controllers)
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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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We believe talent and potential count for more than the ability to pay. There are plenty of scholarships available to enrolled UofM students, including Herff students. To see the scholarships Herff has to offer, go to engr.memphis.edu/scholarships. HERFF MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS $3,000/year for 4 years 30 ACT comp | 1340 SAT 3.5 GPA $5,000/year for 4 years 32 ACT comp | 1420 SAT 32 ACT Math | 720 SAT Math 3.5 GPA
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT “I strive to further increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. It is with great honor that I give back. I aim to stimulate and develop students’ interest in engineering.”
Sidney Babalola, Biomedical Engineering
TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS Students who transfer to UofM may receive $1,500 per semester. Requirements for the transfer scholarship may be found at engr.memphis.edu/scholarships.
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS To check out UofM scholarships, go to memphis.edu/scholarships.
Former president of the student chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers. Currently employed as a quality engineer for Smith & Nephew.
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DEPARTMENTS
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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Biomedical engineers use technology and biological sciences to solve health problems. They do things like design joint replacement implants, develop life-saving tools, and discover new ways to deliver drugs to fight disease. Start solving health problems in Herff’s biomed lab. Grow your own cells on a template to see how you might heal different parts of the body. Right now, we’re developing a device that guides the treatment of septic shock better than ever before. Sound unbelievable? It’s not. Every day, Herff students bring new ideas to the table and push the field of biomedical research further.
BY THE NUMBERS:
167
undergrads are currently enrolled in our biomed program.
Herff has the
ONLY BIOMED UNDERGRAD DEGREE PROGRAM within 200 miles of Memphis.
By graduation,
OVER 95%
of Herff BME undergrads have secured positions in biomed-related industries, been accepted into graduate and professional school or found other employment. 20
CIVIL
ENGINEERING
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 we live in. 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 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:
155
undergrads are currently enrolled in our civil program. 21
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specialties within civil: structural, environmental, construction, geotechnical, water resources and transportation.
MAJOR RESEARCH FOCUS AREAS:
Transportation, Earthquake Engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Environmental Engineering.
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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 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 and develop sustainable energy. Find ways to identify someone more accurately than 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:
190
undergrads are currently enrolled in our electrical and computer program.
Home to an
INVENTIVE CURRICULUM
that emphasizes active and handson learning by allowing students to explore their own ideas from concept to implementation.
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Mechanical engineers contribute to society and 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. Nearly 20 percent of the nearly 3 million engineers in the United States are 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 team-working 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 next-generation aircraft and automobile engines? They’re all happening right here at Herff. Build medical devices. Create renewable energy systems—wind and solar. Design and test new aerospace engines and propulsion systems. Get your feet wet testing turbines in the Mississippi River. The possibilities are endless.
BY THE NUMBERS:
294
undergrads currently enrolled in our mechanical program. 23
9 AREAS OF RESEARCH CONCENTRATION:
materials (material failure prediction, biomaterials and computational materials), advanced manufacturing including 3-D printing, computational fluid dynamics, cryogenic propellant management, packaging, sustainable/green fuel, energy efficiency, heat transfer/exchangers/thermal management, and gas turbines.
More than 80%
of ME students participate in co-ops and internships.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Engineering Technology is all about using and understanding the 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, computerized machine tools and welding. They also use plasma cutters and lasers. ET encompasses tons of areas within engineering, like networking, databases, project management, quality and processes. Want to work within manufacturing, distribution and 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!
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8 FIELDS OF STUDY:
undergrads are currently enrolled in our engineering technology program.
Automation & Control Systems, Electronic Communications Systems, Mechanical Systems Design, Microprocessor Systems, Operations Strategy & Lean Principles, Product Realization, Software Design, System/Network Administration.
The only program that
3 BROAD SECTORS SERVED BY ET:
offers a full degree
through daytime and evening classes.
Manufacturing (including distribution and logistics), Electronics and Automated Control Systems and Computer Systems.
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AFFILIATED WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART RESEARCH LABS:
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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