Out of this world: Kimberly Jones hopes her research may some day help to make living on mars possible.

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A leading expert in computer modeling and molecular simulation, Vanderbilt Professor Peter Cummings is developing one of the most accurate models of water ever created.

Trying to predict the way cancerous tumors will spread, exploring the possibility of how life on Earth may have begun at deep-sea vents, investigating ways to create new materials one molecule at a time: Not your typical idea of what chemical engineers do—especially one chemical engineer.

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Designing roller coasters. Producing fuel-efficient cars. Creating the next cool cell phone. Every year, nearly 100,000 new college students enroll in engineering programs, and learn to become the worlds’ next innovators. Getting Involved You don’t have to wait until college to get a taste of how fun engineering can be. There are dozens of extracurricular, […]

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Engineering is amazing! From the advent of the television, to the launch of a plane out of the Earth’s atmosphere, the 20th century was an era of astonishing technological feats. Here you will find highlights some of the greatest and most extreme engineering achievements attempted around the world, and a taste of what to expect […]

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A college education is expensive. The good news is, financial aid—and plenty of it— is available for prospective students. Cost and Financial Aid While you shouldn’t select a school solely on the basis of cost, it is often a primary factor. If cost is a major concern, keep in mind that many public institutions offer […]

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