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From the Director of the School of Engineering

Welcome to the WIU School of Engineering website! We hope you will take a few minutes and look over what we offer those interested in the profession of engineering. We trust you will be as excited as we are about our program!

Why should you join our engineering program?

Multidisciplinary, entrepreneurial, personal touch, lifelong knowledge… I was once asked, "What do you offer students interested in engineering?" That´s a real serious question when you consider this: If a doctor goes "oops" it´s called a tragedy. If an engineer goes "oops" it´s called a disaster.

There is an element of public trust and integrity surrounding an engineer´s proficiency that we take very seriously. So what we offer is rigorous learning with no compromises. We offer mentoring into the profession of engineering. We will teach you, we will test you, we will assess your mettle, and we will insist on the highest standards of integrity, and in the end, we will certify you as an engineer. The faint of heart need not apply!

Yes, it´s a serious business but it doesn´t have to be drudgery! Learning engineering can be intense, fun, exciting, and rewarding all at the same time. We will teach you to use all the latest software tools but ensure you understand the principles and science behind them. We will help you as you design and build exciting projects but more importantly we will help you become problem solvers.

The reward for your hard work? Engineers are among the highest paid professionals on the planet. It´s been said "Scientist discover the way the World is, Engineers build the World that never was!" Engineers are problem solvers first and foremost. Every man-made thing you touch was first touched by an engineer. Did you know that 21% of Fortune 500 Company CEOs completed an engineering degree first? Only 15% came from business!

So yeah, it´s tough! But the rewards are great and you can count on us to help you become an engineer! Come join us and build the new World!

William F. Pratt, Ph.D.
Director, School of Engineering
Western Illinois University - Quad Cities Campus
3300 River Drive
Moline, Illinois 61265
Phone: 309.757.4780
Email: WF-Pratt@wiu.edu