Nicole Dafoe, Dean
I would like to welcome you to the College of Engineering and Science (CES) at Slippery Rock University! Whether your future plans include: beginning your career after earning your undergraduate degree, earning a minor to demonstrate your cross-disciplinary knowledge, taking your knowledge and skills to the next level in one of our graduate programs, or applying to graduate school, our applied active-learning approach to science, math, technology, and engineering offer the knowledge and experience necessary for success.
With an array of innovative degree programs, an engaged and highly qualified faculty our college will inspire you to reach your full potential. To that end, the College of Engineering and Science offers a variety of experiences including:
- Research opportunities in the lab and in the field,
- Access to state-of-the-art equipment in our classrooms and laboratories,
- Grant funding in support of student and faculty research,
- Classes taught by university faculty (not taught by teaching assistants/graduate students),
- Interdisciplinary learning, and
- A robust selection of scholarships.
These opportunities are intended to enhance your learning while ensuring that you are involved and feel at home on campus. We are thrilled to have you as a member of SRU’s CES community. Our dedicated faculty and staff are here to support all students as they build a foundation of innovative problem-solving that will propel them on their academic journey from the first days on campus, to graduation, to alumnus returning to share disciplinary knowledge and experience that fuels your passion for lifelong learning.
George Lengyel, Assistant to the Dean
Welcome to Slippery Rock! The College of Engineering and Science aims to develop lifelong learners prepared with skills and knowledge to be successful in their chosen careers. Our college is prepared to support you through opportunities with student-centered learning, internships, and a thriving undergraduate research program.
Part of my role as Assistant to the Dean is to support both faculty and students to achieve the goals described above. I am responsible for monitoring academic progress for our students and I aim to support you to ensure a smooth progression through your program. As part of this, I encourage you to feel free to reach out to me to discuss any concerns you may have. My goal is to maintain an approachable open-door policy where you can share your personal challenges and we can work together to find solutions.
