Welcome to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
College of Engineering and Computer Science, CECS
For more than 40 years, we’ve educated and trained the future engineering and computer science workforce for the state of Tennessee, the nation and beyond. Our students are active in the classroom, laboratory, community and more.
Strong mentor relationships mean CECS students—both undergraduate and graduate—have ample opportunities to work with faculty who are actively involved in research areas including urban science (smart cities), energy and networked systems, data analytics, infrastructure engineering, information security, quality control, robotics, fluid dynamics and automotive systems, to name a few.
Vision
To be a preeminent college of engineering, engineering management, technology, and computer science in education and applied research.
Mission
- Educate and train future technical and engineering management workforce for Tennessee, the nation and beyond.
- Discover new knowledge in engineering, management, technology and computer science.
- Engage communities through scholarship, service and economic development.
Values
R – I – S – I – N – G
- Respect – treat each student, staff, and faculty with dignity
- Integrity – be transparent and honest
- Service – support each other and the community
- Inclusiveness – embrace the spirit of openness to ideas and all persons
- Nurturing – develop character in students, support the professional development of staff and faculty
- Growth – grow in excellence, expertise and positive impact