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Chemical engineers play an important part in the economy, with Texas, especially the area around Houston, being the No. 1 employer in the US. There is an abundance of chemical engineering positions for graduates with a growing job potential. Other employment opportunities lie in the food and agriculture, pharmaceutical, health and environmental sectors. Join the Bachelor of Science: Chemical Engineering program at UST and learn to apply the principles of chemistry, physics, and engineering to design chemical plant equipment and develop chemical processes for manufacturing a variety of products such as fuel, chemicals, drugs and food. UST’s Bachelor of Science: Chemical Engineering degree will give you a strong foundation in general engineering and other STEM subjects as well as knowledge in specialized upper division classes, for example Transport Phenomena, Chemical Processes, Kinetics and Reactor Design. Various electives will allow you to tailor the curriculum to your desired career goals. Enjoy an array of opportunities – from traditional classroom and laboratory settings, hands -on -research, design experiences and internship opportunities.
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The Chemical Engineering Program's mission in the Dept. of Physics & Engineering is to offer an outstanding undergraduate program in a professional community that educates, nurtures and prepares motivated students to assume creative technical, managerial, and leadership roles in chemical industries and related fields. In addition, to pursuing excellence in teaching, our mission is to embody and instill in the students the core values of our founders, the Basilian Fathers, goodness, discipline, knowledge, and community. A few years after graduation, graduates of the Chemical Engineering program demonstrate: - Professional competence through the knowledge of thermodynamics, transport phenomena, kinetics and reactor design, process control, economic and plant design and will sustain the intellectual curiosity characteristic of a life-long learner, continuously contribute to the global body of knowledge in the field of Chemical Engineering especially, but not limited applications in food, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biomedical, renewable and non-renewable energy and the environment industries, through scholarly work, inventions and other forms of innovation.
- Their leadership, aptitude, and skills in the field of Chemical Engineering, as manifested in their ability to communicate thoughts and ideas through written, oral, or visual means.
- A sense of social responsibility, good ethical behavior and professional commitment through involvement in diverse community engagement activities and active membership in professional organizations in the field of Chemical Engineering.
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Carousel content with 1 slides. 768X516_Engineering-Success-Center Engineering Success Center The Engineering Success Center is a welcoming, home-like environment for the engineering students at the University of St. Thomas.
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#1 State (Texas) For CHEMICAL ENGINEERING EMPLOYMENT Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics $138,600 Average Salary For CHEMICAL ENGINEERS ($114,820 US WIDE) Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 4% job growth rate FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Engineering Degrees Offered At USTEngineering Degrees Offered At UST
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Join the Bachelor of Science: Chemical Engineering program at UST and learn to apply the principles of chemistry, physics, and engineering to design chemical plant equipment and develop chemical processes for manufacturing a variety of products such as fuel, chemicals, drugs and food.
Degree Plan
Engineering Physics is a relatively new field in engineering. If you have a strong interest in both engineering and physics, this program prepares you to design, develop and apply new solutions in engineering, from research and development to education, medicine, law and business. The program culminates with Capstone Engineering Design classes in the 4th year, where you’ll work in a small group on one project from idea to design to realization.
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Join UST’s Bachelor of Science: Electrical Engineering program to gain a strong foundation in general Engineering, Physics and other STEM subjects as well as knowledge in specialized upper division classes, such as electronics, microprocessors, control systems and robotics. Unique electives will allow you to tailor the curriculum to your desired career goals.
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Engineering has always been an in-demand field with a constant need for critical thinkers and problem solvers. In the Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering program you will learn the fundamentals of what it takes to be a great engineer.
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Small Class Sizes With a low student to faculty ratio, at UST you will get focused instruction, plenty of opportunities to interact with faculty one on one and personal attention from seasoned professors helping you to succeed in your chosen career goals. Hands On Experience Abundant opportunity to perform laboratories and participate in undergraduate research to get the tools you need to be successful in an engineering career. Design Oriented Program From your first year as an engineering student, the curriculum is focused on developing fundamental problem solving skills, honing critical thinking abilities, and following the engineering design process through a number of design related courses.
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Women in Engineering Shine at UST - Over 30% of the students in UST’s physics and engineering program are women, remarkable among universities.
- Half the UST physics and engineering faculty members are women, serving as strong role models for women in engineering careers.
- Studying and working alongside other women helps you visualize your own success, making you more competitive as a woman in science.
Physics and engineering faculty members are women.
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Carousel content with 1 slides. $3 M Title V Grant $3 M Title V Grant UST receives $3 million Title V grant to expand engineering career opportunities for Hispanic students.
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