Dear Students, Staff, Faculty, and the greater UW Tacoma Community,

It is with great enthusiasm that I share some exceptional highlights from our innovative and dynamic School of Engineering and Technology (SET).

We have over 1150 undergraduate (mostly juniors and seniors) and graduate students across a diverse range of programs, including Bachelor’s programs in Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Systems, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, and Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, we are proud of our graduate programs, such as the M.S./Ph.D. in Computer Science & Systems, M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering, M.S. in Information Technology, Master of Cybersecurity & Leadership, the certificate in Data Science, and the Graduate Certificate in Software Development Engineering – a specialized program catering to non-computer science bachelor’s degree holders seeking a career change.

At SET, we take pride in providing an exceptional student experience. Our commitment to small class sizes, our state-of-the-art laboratories, and undergraduate research opportunities ensure all students of SET have a well-rounded and highly personalized educational experience. We believe that the dedication of our esteemed faculty, the abundance of student groups, and the beauty of campus further enhances this transformative journey for our students.

Our undergraduate student body is diverse and representative of our commitment to inclusivity. Over half of our students are first-generation and Pell grant eligible, and about a third are underrepresented minorities. This diverse atmosphere fosters creativity, innovation, and broad perspectives in our classrooms and beyond.

SET awards around 400 undergraduate degrees and 110 graduate degrees every year.

Our programs prepare students to succeed in industry, and SET students have proven to be highly sought after in the job market, with numerous prestigious companies offering job opportunities to our graduates. Companies such as Intel, Nordstrom, Google, Costco, Amazon, Boeing, Microsoft, and many others have recognized the excellence of SET Graduates. This impressive list also includes renowned organizations such as NASA, Infoblox, Weyerhaeuser, MultiCare, Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Tacoma Power, Naval Undersea Warfare, among others.

Beyond UW Tacoma, our students have gained admission to esteemed graduate programs in renowned institutions, such as Northwestern University, Carnegie Mellon University, University of California San Diego, Purdue University, Boston University, and many more.

SET faculty have been at the forefront of groundbreaking research across various disciplines. From machine learning and cryptography/cybersecurity, to transportation engineering and bioinformatics, our faculty’s work is advancing knowledge and addressing real-world challenges. Their research endeavors have been supported by grants from prominent organizations such as the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, NASA, National Security Agency, the Kern Family Foundation, and the WA Department of Ecology.

The incredible work of our faculty and students would not be possible without our dedicated SET Staff. Our student advisors have an unwavering dedication and commitment to support and guide our students.

I invite you all to experience the excitement and energy that permeates the UW Tacoma campus and the School of Engineering & Technology. If you are considering joining our community or seeking guidance on your academic journey, our friendly advisors are here to assist you. Schedule an appointment and explore the endless possibilities that await you at SET.

 

Go Huskies!

Dr. Raj Katti

Dean, School of Engineering & Technology