Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science

The study of engineering at the Syracuse University can be traced back to 1877 when the University began training students in civil engineering.{{cite web |title=History |url=https://eng-cs.syr.edu/about/about-the-college/history/ |website=College of Engineering & Computer Science |publisher=Syracuse University |access-date=26 March 2021 |date=4 September 2015 |archive-date=12 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200212101329/https://eng-cs.syr.edu/about/about-the-college/history/ |url-status=dead }} Electrical engineering and mechanical engineering courses were taught beginning in 1897 and 1900, respectively.

In 1900, Lyman Cornelius Smith, innovator and industrialist from Syracuse, donated nearly $750,000 to erect an engineering building.{{cite news |title=Lyman C. Smith's Gift |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/74377415/ |access-date=26 March 2021 |work=The Buffalo Review |date=13 June 1900 |location=Buffalo, New York |pages=6 |via=Newspapers.com {{open access}} }}{{cite news |title=Gift to Syracuse University |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/74377725/ |access-date=26 March 2021 |work=The Sun |date=14 June 1900 |location=Wilmington, Delaware |pages=3 |via=Newspapers.com {{open access}} }} The building was designed by Syracuse architects Gaggin and Gaggin and was completed between 1900{{endash}}1902.{{cite web |title=Gaggin and Gaggin |url=http://syracusethenandnow.org/Architects/Gaggin/Gaggin_Gaggin.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081006104433/http://www.syracusethenandnow.org/Architects/Gaggin/Gaggin_Gaggin.htm |url-status=usurped |archive-date=October 6, 2008 |website=syracusethenandnow.org |access-date=26 March 2021}}{{cite web |last1=Michelson |first1=Alan |title=Smith, Lyman Cornelius, Tower, Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA |url=http://pcad.lib.washington.edu/building/4149/ |website=pcad.lib.washington.edu |publisher=Pacific Coast Architecture Database |access-date=26 March 2021}} In the fall of 1901, the Lyman C. Smith College of Applied Science was established and formally occupied the eponymous [https://answers.syr.edu/display/itslemp/Smith+Hall Smith Hall].

File:Lyman C. Smith Hall, Syracuse University 1.JPG

Between 1947 and 1952, the size of the university tripled due to the GI bulge{{cite journal |last1=Mason |first1=Margaret |title=The GI Bill Transformation |journal=Syracuse University Magazine |date=Summer 2016 |volume=33 |issue=2 |page=15 |url=https://www.syracuse.edu/wp-content/uploads/sumagazine-2016-summer.pdf |access-date=26 March 2021}} and the department shifted at an expanded facility on Thompson road near the Syracuse Hancock Airport. The property was later sold to the Carrier Corporation and the proceeds were used to build new building on campus.{{cite news |last1=Wowelko |first1=Andrew S. |title=Hinds Hall |url=https://answers.syr.edu/display/itslemp/Hinds+Hall |access-date=26 March 2021 |work=answers.syr.edu |date=March 6, 2018}}

During the latter half of the 20th century the school continued to break new ground. In 1952, the name of the department was changed to L.C. Smith College of Engineering and it moved into then newly constructed [https://answers.syr.edu/display/itslemp/Hinds+Hall Hinds Hall], then called Engineering building #1{{cite web |last1=Mangicaro |first1=Gianna Marie |title=Link Hall - Answers |url=https://answers.syr.edu/display/itslemp/Link+Hall |website=answers.syr.edu |access-date=26 March 2021}}{{cite web |title=Syracuse University, School of Information Studies, Hinds Hall Renovation |url=https://schooldesigns.com/Projects/syracuse-university-school-of-information-studies-hinds-hall-renovation/ |website=School Designs |access-date=26 March 2021}}

In 1958, the Institute for Sensory Research was established by Jozef J. Zwislocki.{{cite news |title=Jozef Zwislocki Obituary |url=https://obits.syracuse.com/obituaries/syracuse/obituary.aspx?&pid=189008608 |access-date=2 April 2021 |work=The Post-Standard |date=May 14, 2018 |location=Syracuse, N.Y. |language=en}} The program later led to establishment of an undergraduate program in bioengineering in 1971.

In 1970, the department moved to the newly built [https://answers.syr.edu/display/itslemp/Link+Hall Link hall]. The building is named after Edwin Albert Link, inventor of flight simulator and the principle donor for the building. The $6 million building was dedicated in presence of Link and his family on October 16, 1970.{{cite news |title=SU to Honor Edwin A. At Dedication of Building |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/66192125/ |access-date=2 April 2021 |work=The Post-Standard |date=4 September 1970 |location=Syracuse, New York |pages=30, 32 |via=Newspapers.com {{open access}}}}{{cite news |last1=Lawrence |first1=Al |title=$5.7 Million Engineering Hall Dedicated at SU |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/74953369/ |access-date=2 April 2021 |work=The Post-Standard |date=17 October 1970 |location=Syracuse, New York |pages=3 |via=Newspapers.com {{open access}}}} It currently houses offices, classrooms and laboratories of the Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Syracuse offered degrees in computer engineering in 1971, becoming only the second institution in the country to do so.{{cite web |title=College of Engineering and Computer Science: Syracuse University Research |url=https://surface.syr.edu/lcsmith/ |website=surface.syr.edu |publisher=SURFACE |access-date=2 April 2021}} The School of Computer and Information Science, founded in 1976, later merged to form the College of Engineering and Computer Science.{{cite web |title=150 Years Timeline |url=https://www.syracuse.edu/150years/150-years-timeline/ |website=www.syracuse.edu |publisher=Syracuse University |access-date=2 April 2021}}

In 2008, Link Hall was expanded with "Link+" addition on the north side of the building. It was designed by Toshiko Mori of the Harvard Graduate School of Design and constructed by JPW Companies of Syracuse.{{cite web |title=Link Hall at Syracuse University |url=https://www.gsd.harvard.edu/project/link-hall-at-syracuse-university/ |website=Harvard Graduate School of Design |access-date=26 March 2021 |date=Fall 2008}}{{cite web |title=Syracuse University Link Hall Addition |url=https://www.jpwcompanies.com/projects/link-hall-addition-syracuse-university/ |publisher=JPW Companies |access-date=26 March 2021}} This addition added five stories of space to the research labs for both the engineering college and the Center of Excellence in Environmental and Engineering Systems.{{cite news |last1=Hopkins |first1=Tricia |title=Syracuse University dedicates Link+ interdisciplinary wing |url=https://news.syr.edu/blog/2008/04/25/syracuse-university-dedicates-link-interdisciplinary-wing/ |access-date=2 April 2021 |work=SU News |date=April 25, 2008}}

The college is organized into four departments:

• Biomedical and Chemical Engineering
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

All Bachelor of Science degrees in Engineering at Syracuse University are accredited by the ABET.{{cite web |title=ABET Accredited Programs |url=https://amspub.abet.org/aps/name-search?searchType=institution&keyword=syracuse |website=amspub.abet.org |publisher=ABET |access-date=26 March 2021}} Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering,

Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering are offered.{{cite web |title=Abet Accreditation |url=https://eng-cs.syr.edu/about/abet-accreditation/ |website=College of Engineering & Computer Science |publisher=Syracuse University |access-date=26 March 2021 |date=26 August 2015}} Masters programs are offered in Bioengineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering science, and Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering.

Engineering@Syracuse offers three online degrees in collaboration with 2U, Inc., including the Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Cybersecurity.{{cite press release |last1=DuChene |first1=Ariel |title=Syracuse University Partners with 2U to Launch Engineering@Syracuse |url=https://investor.2u.com/news-and-events/press-releases/news-details/2016/Syracuse-University-Partners-with-2U-to-Launch-EngineeringSyracuse/default.aspx |access-date=2 April 2021 |work=2U |agency=PRNewswire |date=February 3, 2016}}{{cite news |last1=Swann |first1=Sara |title=College of Engineering and Computer Science launches online graduate degree |url=http://dailyorange.com/2016/02/college-of-engineering-and-computer-science-launches-online-graduate-degree/ |access-date=2 April 2021 |work=The Daily Orange |date=10 February 2016}}

PhD programs are offered in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer/Information Science & Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering.{{cite web |title=Academics |url=https://eng-cs.syr.edu/academics/ |website=College of Engineering & Computer Science |publisher=Syracuse University |access-date=2 April 2021 |date=18 August 2015}}

A joint Master of Public Health degree program and a joint PhD program in biomedical engineering are offered in collaboration with Upstate Medical University. The campus of Upstate Medical is also situated on University Hill neighborhood.{{cite news |last1=Geddes |first1=Darryl |title=SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse University to offer joint master of public health degree in fall 2009 |url=https://news.syr.edu/blog/2008/10/30/suny-upstate-medical-university-syracuse-university-to-offer-joint-master-of-public-health-degree-in-fall-2009/ |access-date=2 April 2021 |work=SU News |date=October 30, 2008}}{{cite web |title=Central New York Master of Public Health - CNYMPH Program Brochure |url=https://www.upstate.edu/mph/pdf/2017CNYMPHprogrambooklet.pdf |access-date=2 April 2021 |work=SUNY Upstate Medical University |date=2017}}

Syracuse University is a R1 research institution. In FY 2016, $12.44 million were awarded for sponsored research. Of this, $8.15 million came federal funding agencies and $3.1 million from New York State agencies, while foundations and nonprofits provided $0.5 million.{{cite web |title=About The College |url=https://eng-cs.syr.edu/about/about-the-college/ |website=College of Engineering & Computer Science |publisher=Syracuse University |access-date=1 April 2021 |date=26 August 2015}}

Faculty at SU’s School of Engineering and Applied Science have created several centers for advanced study including:

• [https://biomaterials.syr.edu Syracuse Biomaterials Institute] (SBI, established 2007 with a central facility in Bowne Hall){{cite news |title=SU launches Syracuse Biomaterials Institute to research biomaterials — biologically compatible materials used to replace natural body tissues — and smart medical devices |url=https://news.syr.edu/blog/2007/11/28/su-launches-syracuse-biomaterials-institute-to-research-biomaterials-biologically-compatible-materials-used-to-replace-natural-body-tissues-and-smart-medical-devices/ |access-date=2 April 2021 |work=SU News |date=November 28, 2007}}{{cite news |last1=McBride |first1=Dara |title=Syracuse Biomaterials Institute to move into renovated Bowne Hall |url=http://dailyorange.com/2010/09/syracuse-biomaterials-institute-to-move-into-renovated-bowne-hall/ |access-date=2 April 2021 |work=The Daily Orange |date=8 September 2010}}
• [http://case.syr.edu Center for Advanced Systems and Engineering] (CASE){{cite web |title=NYSTAR Asset Highlight: Syracuse CASE Center |url=https://fuzehub.com/fuzehub-blog/nystar-asset-highlight-syracuse-case-center/ |website=FuzeHub |access-date=2 April 2021 |ref=December 30, 2019 |date=30 December 2019}}
• [http://iac.syr.edu Syracuse Industrial Assessment Center] (IAC)
• The Bill and Penny Allyn Innovation Center, is a research innovation center situated in the southern portion of Link Hall.{{cite news |title=University Announces $2.28M Invest Syracuse Gift for the College of Engineering and Computer Science |url=https://news.syr.edu/blog/2018/01/26/university-announces-2-28m-invest-syracuse-gift-for-the-college-of-engineering-and-computer-science/ |access-date=2 April 2021 |work=SU News |date=January 26, 2018}}{{cite news |last1=Muller |first1=Jordan |title=Schematic work begins on $6 million innovation center being built through Invest Syracuse |url=http://dailyorange.com/2018/09/schematic-work-begins-6-million-innovation-center-built-invest-syracuse/ |access-date=2 April 2021 |work=The Daily Orange |date=16 September 2018}}

The college has a strong research focus on the energy efficiency and air quality of indoor environments. Research centers and facilities include:

• [https://syracusecoe.syr.edu Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems] ( COE)
• [https://syracusecoe.syr.edu/what-we-offer/research-facilities/carrier-total-indoor-environmental-quality-lab/ Willis H. Carrier Total Indoor Environmental Quality Lab] (TIEQ)
• [https://beesl.syr.edu Building Energy and Environmental Systems Laboratory] (BEESL)
• [https://eng-cs.syr.edu/our-departments/civil-and-environmental-engineering/research/centers-labs/?centerID=1631 Center for Environmental Systems in Engineering] (CESE)
• The New York Environmental Quality Systems Center (NYEQS, established 2001).{{cite journal |title=Quad Angles: Environmental Excellence |journal=Syracuse University Magazine |date=1 January 2001 |volume=18 |issue=3 |page=3 |url=https://surface.syr.edu/sumagazine/vol18/iss3/3/ |access-date=26 March 2021 |language=en}}{{cite news |title=Gov. Pataki awards NYSTAR Center focusing on environmental quality systems to group led by Syracuse University |url=https://news.syr.edu/blog/2001/05/04/gov-pataki-awards-nystar-center-focusing-on-environmental-quality-systems-to-group-led-by-syracuse-university/ |access-date=26 March 2021 |work=SU News |date=May 4, 2001}}
• Honeywell Indoor Air Quality Laboratory (established 2021){{cite press release |last1=McGovern |first1=Megan |title=Honeywell And Syracuse University Establish Research Partnership To Develop Next-Generation Air Quality Technology |url=https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/press/2021/03/honeywell-and-syracuse-university-establish-research-partnership-to-develop-next-generation-air-quality-technology |access-date=2 April 2021 |work=Honeywell |agency=PRNewswire |date=March 1, 2021}}{{cite news |title=IAQ focus of Honeywell's university partnership |url=https://www.coolingpost.com/world-news/iaq-focus-of-honeywells-university-partnership/ |access-date=2 April 2021 |work=Cooling Post |date=2 March 2021}}

Invent@SU is a six-week invention program for undergraduate students to design, prototype and pitch product ideas.{{cite news |last1=Ogozalek |first1=Sam |title=$2.28 million donation to help fund Link Hall research center, Invent@SU program |url=http://dailyorange.com/2018/01/2-28-million-donation-help-fund-link-hall-research-center-inventsu-program/ |access-date=2 April 2021 |work=The Daily Orange |date=26 January 2018}}

The WISE program at Syracuse University supports undergraduate women in engineering and computer science fields amongst others.{{cite news |title=Home - WiSE |url=https://suwise.syr.edu/ |access-date=2 April 2021 |work=Syracuse University}}

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