UCLA Engineering: UCLA Engineer Magazine

Letter from the Dean

As educators of the next generation of engineers and computer scientists we have a unique responsibility. We must prepare our graduates not only for their careers immediately after graduation, but also for their work two decades from now.

However, the rapid pace of technological change means that even 10 years has become a lifetime in engineering, and this makes it difficult to accurately predict what our graduates will be working on as their careers progress.

At the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, we believe in teaching our students how to be ethical engineers, creative thinkers, and flexible, innovative problem solvers.

True to the vision of founding Dean Llewellyn Boelter, we challenge our students in the classroom to prepare them for success in the workforce. We provide them a fundamental understanding of mathematics, the sciences, and engineering that can serve as a trustworthy foundation for their future, wherever it takes them.

To help our alumni thrive in their careers, we are launching a new online Master of Science in Engineering program this year with courses taught by our world-renowned faculty. The program will serve highly-qualified engineers who are interested in deepening their knowledge of cutting-edge engineering and technology.

With economic globalization comes increased competition - both in the marketplace and in terms of intellectual capital. To maintain our position as a leader in engineering, we must continually reassess our programs and focus on our strengths. Our dynamic research and educational programs in bio-nano-info technology will spur new discoveries and ensure that the School remains on the frontiers of engineering knowledge.

As Dean, I take great pride in the high quality of our programs, our faculty, and students. As we move forward, I hope you will all remain engaged in our mission of education, research, and service to society.

Sincerely,

Vijay K. Dhir
Dean