Message from the Dean

Thank you for your interest in the SIUE School of Engineering. I am proud to serve as dean during this time of rapid growth and exciting endeavors.
We continue to focus on providing outstanding education at one of the finest and most comprehensive engineering schools in the region, as evidenced by:
- Increasingly high demand for enrollment
- New degree programs including a Bachelor of Science in Surveying & Geomatics, a Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering, a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering, a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Supply Chain Management, and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Total Quality Management.
- Our new Fowler Student Design Center and Grady Family Foundation Innovation Loft
- Multiple Top 25 rankings for best value in engineering education by College Factual and Money.com
Our School’s outstanding programs attract well-prepared students, most of whom choose our School as their top choice. These students:
- Learn via experiential learning embedded into the curriculum
- Are engaged members of our Engineering Community
- Are highly sought-after in the industry, evidenced by nearly 100 percent job placement upon graduation
I invite you to contact us for more information or plan a visit.
Best wishes,
Cem Karacal, PhD
Dean