Engineering Alum Don Pettit is slated to fly on the 2008 Endeaver shuttle mission, which is slated to fly in September. Read more at uanews.org »
The College of Engineering at The University of Arizona is a world leader in engineering research and education. The College was born when UA was founded in 1885. At that time, mining was the bedrock of Arizona’s economy, and educating mining engineers was a top priority. As the state’s economy grew and diversified, the College changed with it and helped provide the research and engineering expertise necessary to that growth.
In today’s high-tech era, graduates of the College continue to develop technologies and start companies that are creating jobs and improving our quality of life. As we enter the 21st century, the College continues to evolve and respond as the economies of the state and nation change.
In the coming years, UA Engineering will continue to produce the research on which new industries are built and to educate the outstanding engineers needed to lead technological growth.