{"id":23447,"date":"2023-01-05T16:39:11","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T16:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=23447"},"modified":"2026-03-26T17:57:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T00:57:20","slug":"engineering-math","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/about\/departments\/engineering-math","title":{"rendered":"Department of Engineering &amp; Mathematics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Our students develop robust skills in core engineering, mathematical and scientific principles. They graduate ready to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and succeed in industry or graduate school. Through immersive, cross-disciplinary capstone projects, students collaborate across fields to tackle real-world challenges, gaining hands-on experience that prepares them to lead in dynamic, team-driven environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:24% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/stem-faculty-tadesse-ghirmai.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36921 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/stem-faculty-tadesse-ghirmai.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/stem-faculty-tadesse-ghirmai-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/stem-faculty-tadesse-ghirmai-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/stem-faculty-tadesse-ghirmai-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/stem-faculty-tadesse-ghirmai-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Department chair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty\/tadesse-ghirmai\/\" id=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty\/tadesse-ghirmai\/\">Tadesse Ghirmai<\/a>, professor &amp; department chair<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:emchair@uw.edu\">emchair@uw.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faculty program coordinators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Computer Engineering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/faculty\/em-faculty\/computer-engineering\/knie\" id=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/faculty\/em-faculty\/computer-engineering\/knie\">Kaibao Nie<\/a>, associate teaching professor, <a href=\"mailto:niek@uw.edu\">niek@uw.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/faculty\/css-faculty\/ypeng\" id=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/faculty\/css-faculty\/ypeng\">Yang Peng<\/a>, assistant professor, <a href=\"mailto:yangpeng@uw.edu\">yangpeng@uw.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mechanical Engineering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/faculty\/em-faculty\/mechanical-engineering\/sabadi\" id=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/faculty\/em-faculty\/mechanical-engineering\/sabadi\">Shima Abadi<\/a>, professor, <a href=\"mailto:abadi@uw.edu\">abadi@uw.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electrical Engineering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/faculty\/em-faculty\/computer-engineering\/mghofrani\" id=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/faculty\/em-faculty\/computer-engineering\/mghofrani\">Mahmoud Ghofrani<\/a>, associate professor, <a href=\"mailto:mrani@uw.edu\">mrani@uw.edu<\/a> (on sabbatical; please contact the chair)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mathematics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/faculty\/em-faculty\/mathematics\/thumphries\" id=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/faculty\/em-faculty\/mathematics\/thumphries\">Thomas Humphries<\/a>, associate professor, <a href=\"mailto:thumphri@uw.edu\">thumphri@uw.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">News and announcements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest news from STEM<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/news\/2026\/04\/01\/mathematics-senior-reflects-on-data-science-internship\">Mathematics senior reflects on data science internship<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/news\/2026\/03\/25\/how-a-job-promotion-led-to-a-capstone-opportunity\">How a job promotion led to a capstone opportunity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/news\/2026\/03\/12\/winter-2026-quarterly-crossroads\">Winter 2026 Quarterly Crossroads<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/news\/2026\/03\/09\/trickfire-robotics-ignites-path-to-leadership\">TrickFire Robotics ignites path to leadership<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/news\/2026\/02\/23\/workshops-in-france-highlight-women-in-science-dean-jennifer-mcloud-mann-featured\">Workshops in France highlight women in science, Dean Jennifer McLoud-Mann featured<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    if (typeof ($Trumba) !== 'undefined') {\n        $Trumba.addSpud({\n            webName   : \"bot_stem\",\n            spudType  : \"upcomingtable\",\n            spudConfig: \"\",\n            teaserBase: \"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/events\"\n        });\n    }\n    <\/script>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/faculty\/em-faculty\" id=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/faculty\/em-faculty\">Engineering &amp; Mathematics faculty<\/a> are nationally honored for their research, innovation and teaching excellence. With a strong record of securing competitive funding and earning prestigious awards, they bring both depth and distinction to the classroom and laboratories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research areas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 39%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Faculty and students collaborate across diverse research areas within Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many projects emphasize hands-on learning through cross-disciplinary capstone experiences that connect research with real-world applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>View <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/faculty\/em-faculty#research\" id=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/faculty\/em-faculty#research\">faculty by research areas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/stem-students-engineering-lab-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Students working in an electrical engineering lab with circuits.\" class=\"wp-image-36759 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/stem-students-engineering-lab-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/stem-students-engineering-lab-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/stem-students-engineering-lab-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/stem-students-engineering-lab-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/stem-students-engineering-lab-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/stem-students-engineering-lab.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ee\">Electrical Engineering<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Computer Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power &amp; Energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signal Processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biomedical Systems and Devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microelectronics and devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wireless, RF\/Microwave, and Telecommunications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"me\">Mechanical Engineering<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biomedical Engineering &amp; Robotics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fluid Mechanics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ocean Sciences &amp; Marine Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Materials Engineering and Characterization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainability &amp; Systems Analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design and Manufacturing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computational Mechanics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"math\">Mathematics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Actuarial Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applied and Computational Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mathematics Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pure and Theoretical Mathematics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specialized engineering labs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These labs support hands-on exploration and fosters innovation across key engineering disciplines. Students gain practical experience in advanced environments designed to foster creativity, experimentation, and real-world problem solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Decuir Room \u2013 Electrical Engineering capstone (INV-010)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machine Shop (INV-015)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/graduate\/ms-electrical-computer-engineering\/research\/laboratories\/cleanroom\" id=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/graduate\/ms-electrical-computer-engineering\/research\/laboratories\/cleanroom\">Microfabrication Cleanroom<\/a> (DISC-262)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/graduate\/ms-electrical-computer-engineering\/research\/laboratories\/scanning-electron-microscope\" id=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/graduate\/ms-electrical-computer-engineering\/research\/laboratories\/scanning-electron-microscope\">Scanning Electron Microscope<\/a> (DISC-367A)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/graduate\/ms-electrical-computer-engineering\/research\/laboratories\/electrical-engineering-teaching-labs\" id=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/graduate\/ms-electrical-computer-engineering\/research\/laboratories\/electrical-engineering-teaching-labs\">Electrical Engineering Teaching Laboratories<\/a> (DISC-264 and DISC-270)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power &amp; Energy Lab (DISC-270A)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wireless Integrity &amp; Radiation Lab (WIRL) (DISC-270A)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next Generation Computing (NGC) Lab (DISC-460)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engineering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undergraduate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our ABET-accredited programs provide a high-quality education that equips students with the knowledge and experience to make an impact in industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/bscompe\" id=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/bscompe\">Computer Engineering (BSCE)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/electrical\" id=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/electrical\">Electrical Engineering (BSEE)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/mechanical\" id=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/mechanical\">Mechanical Engineering (BSME)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Gain advanced expertise to become an innovator, researcher and technical leader. For those needing additional preparation, the graduate certificate offers a strong foundation and a pathway into the master\u2019s program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/graduate\/ms-electrical-computer-engineering\" id=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/graduate\/ms-electrical-computer-engineering\">Electrical &amp; Computer Engineering (MSECE)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/graduate\/certificate-electrical-computer-engineering-foundations\">Graduate Certificate in Electrical &amp; Computer Engineering Foundations (GCECEF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mathematics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/mathematics\" id=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/mathematics\">Bachelor of Science in Mathematics<\/a> is designed to prepare students pursuing careers in engineering, actuarial science, database and computer systems, administration network and data communication analysis, statistical analysis secondary mathematics teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can <strong>add a minor<\/strong> to their education to expand their skills and career opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/minors\/mathematics\" id=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/minors\/mathematics\">Mathematics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/undergraduate\/minors\/actuarial-science\" id=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/undergraduate\/minors\/actuarial-science\">Actuarial Science<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undergraduate capstone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-highlight-paragraph\">Preparing engineers to address real-world challenges through cross-disciplinary research<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our senior capstone program brings together students from all ABET-accredited engineering majors to form interdisciplinary teams that tackle complex, real-world challenges. Through industry-sponsored and community-focused projects, students gain meaningful hands-on experience applying engineering principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students expand their professional perspective by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Collaborating across UW with peers from multiple engineering disciplines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working alongside industry, community, and research mentors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engaging with diverse viewpoints that reflect today\u2019s multifaceted societal and industrial needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applying principles of sustainability, scalability, and innovation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing technical, professional, and collaborative skills essential for dynamic, team\u2011oriented workplaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, students showcase their accomplishments at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/capstone-symposium\" id=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/capstone-symposium\">STEM Symposium<\/a>, highlighting the impact and creativity of their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accredited engineering programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"861\" height=\"369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/stem-logo-abet-eac.jpg\" alt=\"ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission\" class=\"wp-image-35248 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/stem-logo-abet-eac.jpg 861w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/stem-logo-abet-eac-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/stem-logo-abet-eac-768x329.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/stem-logo-abet-eac-600x257.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 861px) 100vw, 861px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering degree programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our students develop robust skills in core engineering, mathematical and scientific principles. 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