![Mark Shifflet in front of the engineering complex](/sites/engr/files/styles/21_9_placeholder_/public/images/2024/Dist.%20Foundation%20Prof.%20Mark%20B%20Shiflett%5B49%5D.jpg?h=dc4ab4d9&itok=-F7Zu9Rj)
School of Engineering
University of Kansas awarded $26 million for new Engineering Research Center from the U.S. National Science Foundation. Mark Shiflett, Foundation Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering and Director of the Wonderful Institute for Sustainable Engineering, will lead the ERC EARTH Center.
Dept Of Eng Stats
98%
Career Outcome Rate
t
Only AAU Research Institution in Kansas
$2M
in scholarships offered annually
Dept Of Eng Stats
20:1
student to faculty ratio
94%
of classes taught by tenure-track faculty
Student Perspectives
![Mary Sevart](/sites/engr/files/images/2022/front/MARY_SEVARTsq.jpg)
Mary Sevart
Major:
Chemical EngineeringHometown:
Wichita2022 Barry M. Goldwater Scholar. KU Society of Women Engineers Co-President, Engineering Ambassador, Undergraduate Researcher.
What tips do you recommend for academic success?
“Go to office hours! Professors are really helpful with recommending what to study and answering any questions you may have about the material. Don't be afraid to ask for help! I've found that professors love to provide guidance and help students succeed.”![Alex Tucker](/sites/engr/files/images/2022/front/Tucker_Alexandersq.jpg)
Alex Tucker
Major:
Mechanical EngineeringHometown:
Tonganoxie, Kan.SELF Fellow, Engineering Ambassador, KU Car Club Treasurer, KU Society of Manufacturing Engineering President
What do you like best about KU Engineering?
“Our professors are very receptive to discussions about their research and other experiences. This is an excellent way to learn beyond what is taught in class and it has helped me immensely as I seek internships and other opportunities.”![Beth Lee](/sites/engr/files/images/2022/front/Lee_Beth%20copy_0.png)
Beth Lee
Major:
Civil EngineeringHometown:
Blue Springs, Mo.SELF Fellow, Engineering Ambassador, German Club, Tau Beta Pi, Undergraduate Researcher
What is the most rewarding part of your KU experience?
“Studying abroad in Ireland and Germany. I made such great friends and had so many amazing experiences while staying on track to graduate in four years!”![Joseph Nordling](/sites/engr/files/images/2022/front/JOSEPH_NORDLINGsq.jpg)
Josesph Nordling
Major:
Computer ScienceHometown:
Roeland Park, Kan.SELF Fellow, Engineering Ambassador, KU Machine Learning Club President, Undergraduate Researcher, KU Bowling Team