ABET-accredited HBCU Engineering Schools Virginia State University
Institution Virginia State University (VSU) was founded in 1882 in Petersburg, Virginia. It is one of Virginia’s two land-grant institutions and was the first state-supported four-year institution of higher learning for Black Americans in the U.S. today. VSU has a student population of over 5,300 and offers 55 bachelor’s and master’s degrees, two doctoral degrees, and three certificates. Students study and conduct research in one of five schools: the School of Agriculture; the School of Business; the School of Engineering, Science and Technology (SEST); the School of Liberal Arts and Education; and the School of Graduate Studies, Research and Outreach.
School Of Engineering Science And Technology
The School of Engineering, Science and Technology is focused on solving tough
problems. SEST defines success as the growth and discovery of fundamental knowledge and the movement of these ideas and results from the laboratory to the real world. The goal is to transform communities by attracting and retaining key industries, enhancing economic development and creating jobs. The research conducted here helps companies improve their products and services for items as diverse as jet engines, copiers and cutting tools. The school aligns resources and capabilities to the workforce needs of local, regional and national economies.
Academic Programs
Bachelor of Science: computer engineering, manufacturing engineering, computer sciences, information and logistics technology, psychology, chemistry, biology Graduate Programs: Master of Science in computer sciences, Master of Science in mathematics, Master of Science in biology/ informatics, Ph.D. psychology
Research Initiatives and Capabilities
• Cognitive science and human behavior • Unmanned aerial systems • Cybersecurity/big data • Bioinformatics • Enterprise systems and logistics
Organizing University Research Partnerships
Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing:
www.ccam-va.com Commonwealth Center for Advanced Logistics Systems:
www.ccals.com
Point of contact
Keith M. Williamson, Ph.D., Dean School of Engineering, Science and Technology, Virginia State University 1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA 23806 Phone: 804.524.1141 Email:
kwilliamson@vsu.edu Website
http://www.est.vsu.edu/departments/ engineering
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