Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 1864 |
| Dean | Shih-Fu Chang |
| Location | New York City , New York
, United States |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | engineering.columbia.edu |
The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (commonly referred to as Columbia Engineering) is the engineering and applied science school of Columbia University. It was established in 1864 and is located in New York City. The school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in various fields of engineering and applied science.
History[edit | edit source]
The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science was originally founded as the School of Mines in 1864. It was the first mining and metallurgy school in the United States. Over the years, the school expanded its curriculum to include other engineering disciplines and was renamed several times. In 1997, the school received a significant endowment from Chinese businessman Zheng Fu, and it was subsequently renamed the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Academics[edit | edit source]
The school offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of engineering and applied science. Some of the major departments include:
- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering
- Department of Electrical Engineering
- Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
Research[edit | edit source]
Columbia Engineering is known for its cutting-edge research in various fields. The school has numerous research centers and institutes, including:
- Data Science Institute
- Earth Institute
- Institute for Data Sciences and Engineering
- Nanotechnology Center
Campus[edit | edit source]
The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science is located on the Morningside Heights campus of Columbia University in New York City. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities, including modern laboratories, research centers, and collaborative spaces for students and faculty.
Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]
The school has produced many notable alumni who have made significant contributions to various fields. Some of the notable alumni include:
- Herbert H. Lehman, former Governor of New York
- Robert A. Millikan, Nobel Prize-winning physicist
- Amar Bose, founder of Bose Corporation
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Columbia University
- School of Mines
- Engineering
- Applied Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
See Also[edit | edit source]
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