2018 NSU Fact Book

50 E ngineering and computing are behind all the technologies—such as sensors, energy, Internet, mobile communications, artificial intelligence (AI), robots, deep learning, health information, and cybersecurity management—that are part of everything we do in our lives. The need for people with knowledge and skills in these fields continues to grow at a rapid pace. The College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) conducts basic and applied research and provides programs of study across the disciplines within engineering, computing, information technology, information systems, and cybersecurity. It highlights hands-on experiences that connect the classroom to the real world. Through Experiential Education and Learning (ExEL), our undergraduate CEC students engage in a variety of experiences—including research, internships, service learning, and study abroad programs—that prepare them to enter computing and engineering careers, as well as explore future opportunities. Graduate students can get practical experience with capstone projects and internships that allow them to solve real-world problems. Programs are designed to give students a thorough knowledge of their chosen field and to provide an enduring foundation for professional growth. Drawing on 40 years of institutional experience in computing education and research, and 30 years of experience in innovative program delivery, CEC offers focused and flexible programs aligned to industry’s most sought-after fields to help students reach their full potential. CEC has a distinguished faculty evolving curricula, and an alumni network of more than 4,000. The college has both online and campus-based formats for its three bachelor’s, four master’s, and three Ph.D. degree programs. The college welcomes both full-time and part-time students, whether on-campus or online. Undergraduate on-campus students may have the opportunity to apply to the Dual Admission Program, which automatically reserves a seat in one of CEC’s graduate programs. Master’s degree students can complete on-campus degree programs tailored to meet the needs of Florida residents. Online master’s degree programs require no campus attendance and are available to students worldwide. A unique hybrid Ph.D. program blends on-campus, limited weekend meetings with online interaction. CEC further encourages students to participate in their student organizations, including student chapters of the Association for Computing Machinery and the Association for Information Systems and Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the International Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines. The College of Engineering and Computing facilities are designed to support hands-on instruction for students to learn and research computing and engineering, including mobile application development in the Mobile Computing Laboratory; areas of distributed systems with an emphasis on designing, implementing, and evaluating systems in the Cloud Computing and Distributed Systems (CLOUDS) and Secure and Robust Distributed Systems (SARDIS) Laboratory; and mechanical, electrical, biomedical, and industrial engineering fundamentals and applications in Mechanics and Materials, Thermal and Fluids, and Design Laboratories. CEC serves technical and business communities locally, nationally, and internationally by being actively involved in South Florida Tech Gateway, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, and many national and international professional societies in engineering and computing. The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security designated NSU as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education, with the curricula certified by both agencies. Graduates can join a who’s who of successful alumni who are making a difference at major organizations such as Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, and American Express, as well as federal government agencies. College of Engineering and Computing