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The University of South Florida As the 21st century begins, the State of Florida is the fourth most populous state and the Tampa Bay region is among the nation’s most dynamic and rapidly growing metropolitan areas. Florida's population grew from 2 million to 15 million between 1950 and 2000. The growth has made Florida a cosmopolitan, mostly urban state, with extensive cultural, economic and social transformation. In 1956, the University of South Florida started with the ambition and determination of its founders and the citizens of Tampa. Today, USF has achieved distinction in all areas of academics, sports, research, and funding. The impact of the University on the Tampa Bay region is intellectual, cultural and economic. USF's annual economic impact on the Tampa Bay region is $3.2 billion. The University is Florida's second largest and the nation's ninth largest university. More than 44,000 students are studying on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee, and Lakeland. Graduate students, advanced scholars who are training to make contributions in every field of human endeavor, number almost 8,000. The University offers 217 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, specialty and doctoral levels, including doctor of medicine. Research The University of South Florida is one of the nation's top 63 public research universities and one of 76 community engaged universities as designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. It is one of only 10 universities across the country designated as "very high research" and "community engaged." USF is the only Florida University - public or private - to receive this classification. In the last five years, research funding at USF has increased from $186 million to $310 million. Within the laboratories, libraries and classrooms across our four regional campuses, USF scholars are making medical discoveries, unlocking scientific mysteries, and inventing mechanisms that make Americans healthier, safer, more efficient and more competitive. Professional Facilities Since its inception, USF has endeavored to provide facilities that assist students and scholars in achieving their educational and professional goals. Hundreds of computers, with free internet access, are available seven days a week in 12 labs conveniently located on all four campuses. Our Tampa campus includes modern science and engineering labs, a communications building with a full range of broadcast facilities, foreign language listening labs, fine art studios and display spaces, education teaching labs, even an on-campus elementary school. USF is proud to serve the community with both a public noncommercial television station (WUSF-TV Channel 16) and a listenersupported radio station (WUSF-FM 89.7), both of which are located on the Tampa campus. The USF Library System serves students through four regional campus libraries: the Tampa Library, which is USF's main research library; the Poynter Library on the St. Petersburg campus; the Cook Library in Sarasota, and the PCC/USF Library in Lakeland. Students also have access to the Shimberg Health Sciences Library and the Louis de la Parte Mental Health Institute Library. Mission Statement: University of South Florida The University of South Florida is a multi-campus national research university that supports the development of the metropolitan Tampa Bay region, Florida, the United States and the world. Building upon unique strengths inherent in Florida’s population, location, and natural resources, the University is dedicated to excellence in: • Teaching and lifelong learning in a student-centered environment • Research to advance knowledge and promote social, cultural, economic, educational, health, and technological development • Service based on academic excellence and the ethic of community 2
USF College of Engineering Pursuing Excellence in Teaching, Research and Public Service Technology is revolutionizing the way people live and work - communication, transportation, information access, entertainment, and medicine - every aspect of our lives is being enhanced and enriched by technology. Fueling this technological progress in the 21st century requires creativity, innovation, knowledge and raw talent. The College of Engineering at the University of South Florida prepares students to meet these challenges by creating an environment of cutting-edge research, world-class engineering resources and the finest faculty. At USF Engineering, opportunities for personal and professional growth are extensive. The college offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Biomedical, Chemical, Civil and Environmental, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, the college offers a number of graduate interdisciplinary programs and certificates. Research activity at the college includes ground-breaking research efforts in the areas of urban transportation, microelectronics, bio-molecular delivery systems, hydrologic and aquatic systems, wireless and microwave technologies, robotics, software testing, clean energy systems, nanomaterials, and rehabilitation engineering. Numerous engineering student societies and student organizations offer opportunities for development of leadership and communication skills and give a chance to bond with students reaching from far-flung corners of the world. Moreover, the geographical advantage of being located in a place of sunny weather and inspiring natural beauty makes college life at USF tremendously rewarding. Ten reasons to enroll at USF’s College of Engineering - World-Class Faculty - World-Class Research - Commitment to excellence in education - Cultural Diversity and variety - Nationally recognized research centers - Top- notch Laboratories, equipment and computer facilities - Six Engineering Departments and an array of interdisciplinary programs - Low cost of living and high quality of life in the Tampa Bay area - Located in a place of beautiful weather and natural beauty - Numerous professional opportunities upon graduation Mission Statement: College of Engineering The mission of the USF College of Engineering is to continuously aspire to excellence in teaching, research and public service. The college values academic excellence, professionalism, ethics, and cultural diversity among its students, staff, and faculty. The College is committed to addressing the needs of our constituencies and gives careful consideration to the urban and suburban populations in our immediate service area. At the undergraduate level, the College is committed to providing students with a strong, broad-based, fundamental engineering education as preparation for careers in industry in a global environment, and government, or as preparation for advanced studies in professional schools of engineering, science, law, business, and medicine. At the graduate level, students working in close collaboration with faculty, pursue advanced topics within their disciplines that will result in advancements in their professions and society at large. 3
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