Ph.D. Degrees in all of
the College’s Disciplines
College of Engineering
Ranked in the Top 10
in “Best Undergraduate
Engineering Programs”
Category (U.S. News
& World Report)
Vito Punzi, Ph.D., professor of chemical
engineering, and student Silvia Vasquez ’09
use an ion-specific electrode to monitor
copper concentration in wastewater being
treated with chitosan. Because engineering
students work closely with faculty in both
the classroom and the lab, they acquire
not only the technical knowledge but also
the professional skills and self-confidence
they need to achieve success in their
chosen careers.