For nearly 60 years, the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science has been redefining excellence in engineering education, research and community outreach. The School is entering a period of unparalleled growth, and under the able leadership of Vijay K. Dhir, it is well poised to meet new technological challenges.

As we enter the 21st century and technology continues to advance at an ever-increasing rate, the School faces new challenges as well as opportunities. To position itself for the future, it is embarking on the Enhancing Engineering Excellence initiative, with the following key priorities outlined by Dean Dhir:

• Endowed Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
• Endowed Fellowships for Graduate Students
• Endowed Faculty Chairs and Term Chairs
• Engineering IB Replacement Building
• Engineering IA Replacement Building
• Center for Embedded Networked Sensing Facility
• Engineering Complex Renovations
• Diversity in Engineering

The School’s faculty and students, among the best in the world, excel in the discovery and development of new technologies and solutions. This initiative offers a unique opportunity for the School’s friends and alumni to be actively involved in shaping the future success of UCLA Engineering.