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The School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

WSU Tri-Cities prepares graduates for traditional and emerging careers in engineering, applied sciences and computer science. You will build upon your talents and interests, expand your preparation through hands-on learning in internships and class projects, and realize the impact of engineering and computer science in the advancement of societies.

You will engage in an educational experience that is based in theoretical, experimental, and ethical knowledge and enhanced by research, international studies, and interdisciplinary activities.

All the Engineering and Computer Science programs at WSU Tri-Cities are accredited by the Computing and Engineering Commissions of ABET.

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Whether you’re working toward a bachelor’s degree or focusing on an advanced degree, you’ll find dynamic and engaging classroom and research experiences with faculty who are invested in your success.

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By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities The United States power grid is connected by more than 450,000 miles of high-voltage transmission lines to provide electricity to more than 300 million people. But as the saying goes, with great power, comes great responsibility. With the increase of...

June 6, 2017

By Maegan Murray RICHLAND, Wash. – A team from Washington State University Tri-Cities took home the Wells Fargo “CleanTech” Big Picture prize during the University of Washington’s Business Plan Competition this week. With the award, the team, which includes Libing Zhang, a recent doctoral alumna,...

May 26, 2017

Technologies to be implemented in Uganda this June RICHLAND, Wash. – Three teams of engineering students at Washington State University Tri-Cities designed technological advancements that will address challenges pertaining to farming, education and agricultural business in rural communities in Uganda. The projects were part of the students’ capstone...

May 10, 2017

RICHLAND, Wash. – Washington State University Tri-Cities will confer 372 degrees during its commencement ceremony beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at the Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd. in Kennewick, Wash. Doors open at noon. The event is free to the public and...

May 4, 2017

RICHLAND, Wash. – Students will deliver presentations on their research, classroom projects and art noon-1 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, May 2-4, as part of the Undergraduate Research Symposium and Art Exhibition at Washington State University Tri-Cities. The public is invited to hear presentations, explore topics, ask questions...

April 28, 2017

RICHLAND, Wash. – A team from Washington State University Tri-Cities whose business plan is to commercialize a WSU-patented jet fuel technology developed by WSU Tri-Cities professor Bin Yang’s lab has advanced to the University of Washington Business Plan Competition’s “sweet 16” round. According to the...

April 28, 2017

RICHLAND, Wash. – WSU Tri-Cities and the U.S. Department of Energy will hold their second lecture as part of a new series on the Hanford Site from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, April 27, in the East Auditorium on campus. This presentation will focus on the Hanford Site’s radioactive...

April 24, 2017

By Maegan Murray A team from Washington State University Tri-Cities placed 17th recently during the SAE Aero Design Competition in Fort Worth, Texas. The team, composed of senior mechanical engineering students Erik Zepeda, Austin Shaw, Ryan Hagins, Matt Kosmos, Arich Fuher and Jose Espinoza, spent five...

April 18, 2017

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – A team from Washington State University Tri-Cities took third place among 21 teams at the Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge’s finals this week for their creation and business model presentation of a technology that converts lignin, a...

March 31, 2017

RICHLAND, Wash. – Washington State University Tri-Cities is partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy to host a new lecture series focusing on the Hanford Site and the DOE’s current and future missions at the site. The kick-off lecture covers the history of Hanford and...

March 24, 2017

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Researchers at Washington State University Tri-Cities and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have found a new way to define the molecular structure of cellulose, which could lead to cheaper and more efficient ways to make a variety of...

March 24, 2017

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities Before LIGO announced that it had made its second-ever observance of gravitational waves last year, further proving Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity, Daniel Cain was one of the few who already knew. Cain, an engineering student at Washington State University...

March 9, 2017

By Maegan Murray Stemming from his background growing up in Ethiopia, Yonas Demissie views water as a commodity more valuable than oil. In the nation of more than 94 million people, just 42 percent have access to clean water in Ethiopia. That is why the...

February 1, 2017

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – A self-driving fuel-cell car, a prosthetic arm and a solar-powered hot water heater are among the 14 projects that will be showcased during the 2016 Washington State University Tri-Cities Engineering and Computer Science Senior Design Expo at...

April 25, 2016

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Doug Hamrick, retired chemical disposal project manager, will be honored with Washington State University Tri-Cities’ Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award in recognition of his service, career achievements and dedication to the promotion of educational excellence. He...

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Research

The faculty in the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences distinguish themselves for their interdisciplinary applied-science research projects.

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SEAS Advising Gateway

We are enthusiastic about providing you, our students, with excellent service, including world-class online services at the SEAS Advising Gateway, a one-stop shop, as it were, for convenient advising resources. Pay it a visit! Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, transfer student or graduating senior you will receive superior academic advisement.

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Internship / Co-op Program

In order to graduate as profession-ready students and become leaders in today’s complex global society, you will benefit from industry internships. These are exceptional opportunities that allow you, our students, to gain experience, expand your perspectives, and stand out with potential employers.

Check out your Internship Advantages
  • gain invaluable major-related work experience before graduation
  • apply your evolving knowledge in actual companies
  • discover the occupations available to graduates
  • explore a career path while receiving academic credit
  • receive a pay for your internship work, which helps with college tuition
  • develop new skills and refine others, while increasing confidence in your abilities
  • network with professionals in the field for references and future job opportunities
  • make yourself known as a potential future full-time employee
  • determine whether you would like to work full-time for the internship company
  • increase your chances of receiving excellent job offers
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Start the process by learning more about our internship program and discussing your options with your advisor!

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Cybersecurity

You may safeguard the world’s cyberspace with a cybersecurity-focused degree in Computer Science from Washington State University, in Tri-Cities’ School of Engineering & Applied Sciences! In the next five years, the State of Washington will hire five thousands cybersecurity specialists, with a salary range between $60,000 and $250,000 / year. For cybersecurity specialists, there will thus exist numerous employment opportunities in high-paying WA jobs.

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Education Abroad

As VCEA students, you can also participate in education-abroad programs in several continents, including Europe and Oceania, in world-class overseas universities that teach in English.  With a WSU degree in Architecture, Computer Science, or Engineering, you may be hired by multinational corporations, e.g. BMW, Boeing, and Microsoft, to name but a few, which operate globally. All value international experiences and many successfully operate in the State of Washington.

You will thus benefit from international experiences, which will also enrich you professionally as well as personally. Learn more details about our education-abroad programs just for you!

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Pacific Northwest Supercomputing Center (PNSC)

Washington State University is leading the establishment of the Pacific Northwest Supercomputing Center (PNSC) to advance and ultimately define research and education in high-performance simulation and data‐intensive computing. We will expand undergraduate and graduate programs and curricula through high-performance simulation and data‐intensive computing, catalyze new collaborative partnerships, incubate multi-disciplinary initiatives and programs, and capture emerging funding opportunities.

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Scientific & Engineering Computing Collaborative (SEC2)

The Scientific & Engineering Computing Collaborative (SEC2) is a multi-disciplinary institute that leads the application of High-Performance Computing throughout the educational and research programs at WSU Tri-Cities. SEC2 collaborates with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and is guided by a compelling vision and an ambitious mission.

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