Engineering is not merely knowing and being knowledgeable, like a walking encyclopedia; engineering is not merely analysis; engineering is not merely the possession of the capacity to get elegant solutions to non-existent engineering problems; engineering is practicing the art of the organized forcing of technological change ... Engineers operate at the interface between science and society ...
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Gordon S. Brown (1907 - 1996)
College of ECC
Preparing Graduates to Solve 21st Century Problems
A Brief Message from Dr. Mike Ward, Dean
We recognize the challenges of the 21st century and are committed to prepare graduates who can work cooperatively with other scientists, engineers, and business professionals to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. The academic disciplines within the college provide students with the knowledge and skills to meet these challenges. We welcome your interest in our college, our programs, our faculty and our students. Please take a few moments to learn more about us!
College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management
O'Connell Technology Center (OCNL), Room 410
Phone: 530.898.5963
Fax: 530.898.4070
E Mail: ecc@csuchico.edu
Surface Mail:
College of ECC (or Dept. name)
California State University, Chico
400 West First Street
Chico, CA 95929-0003
Announcements
Chico State recognized in US News 2012 Best Colleges
Last September 12, 2011 Chico State was recognized by U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges 2012 ranking as belonging to a list of schools categorized as having the Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs at schools where doctorate is not offered.
ECC Required Student Laptop Purchase
Beginning Fall 2011, students who declare a major or minor in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management (ECC) are required to purchase a laptop for use in major coursework. Students who declare prior to Fall 2011 are exempt from this requirement, but are encouraged to participate as well.
Additional information regarding this requirement is available here ...
Students Win Top Award for 13th Year at Prestigious Manufacturing Engineers Event
Students from California State University, Chico’s Sustainable Manufacturing Program won the Grand Prize for the 13th time at the prestigious 2012 WESTEC (Western Tool Exposition and Conference) Manufacturing Challenge on March 27. The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) hosted the challenge. The students won the competition by creating a manufacturing system for producing a sustainable composite skateboard deck, with trucks and axles.
ECC's Choose Chico! and Expo 125 events and activities
This Saturday, April 14th, Chico State is celebrating both Choose Chico! (formerly called Preview Day) and Expo 125 (an open house in celebration of Chico State's 125th Anniversary). We are anticipating a huge number of potential incoming and transfer students checking out programs we offer. Faculty and staff will be available to answer questions, while students will be showcasing a number of projects and competitions that they are currently involved in.
Choose Chico! is scheduled for 9am-12pm and Expo 125 is scheduled for 1pm-4pm (with a lunch break in between). For additional information on ECC activities and events, check out www.csuchico.edu/ecc/ChooseChico ...