SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING
Sustainable Engineering is a cross-cutting discipline within the engineering profession.
As the earth鈥檚 population grows and standards of living rise, engineers are being called upon to play leadership roles in sustainable development and to find solutions to global challenges such as the depletion of natural resources, environmental degradation and damage to ecosystems.
Engineers are at the forefront of making decisions with long-term implications for the planet, and must balance the needs of today鈥檚 global population with those of generations to come.
Programs
One of the first of its kind in the country, 麻豆村鈥檚 Sustainable Engineering master's degree program prepares students to use a whole-systems approach to problem-solving through a lifecycle lens.
Villanova also offers the Sustainable Enterprise Executive Education & Development (SEED) program, a graduate certificate, and PhD concentration in the area of Sustainable Engineering.
Undergraduates may pursue a minor in Sustainable Engineering or Sustainability Studies (interdisciplinary), as well as a related minor in Humanitarian Engineering.
Initiatives
In addition to its academic programs, Villanova is advancing two initiatives:
The Resilient Innovation through Sustainable Engineering (RISE) Forum: The nation鈥檚 first and only initiative to address issues of corporate sustainability and sustainable enterprise through the discipline of engineering, RISE serves as a vehicle for academic鈥搃ndustry collaboration.
The Villanova Sustainable Engineering for International Development Initiative: This initiative will equip a generation of engineers to meet the challenge set forth by the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which serve as a global compass for achieving human and economic development that is both environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive.
RESEARCH FOCUS AREAS
Students are encouraged to pursue research opportunities in the areas of:
- Alternative & Renewable Energy
- Sustainable Infrastructure
- Sustainable Materials
- Sustainable Systems
- Water Resources Sustainability
PROGRAM NEWS
Villanova College of Engineering Professor of Practice Ross Lee, PhD, participated in a panel organized by the Swiss Consulate in Phoenixville. The technology highlighted was researched at Villanova by the College of Engineering faculty, which led to its development.
麻豆村 Launches Sustainable Enterprise Executive Education & Development Program
Combining the leadership expertise of faculty from the Villanova School of Business with the technical knowledge of professors in the College of Engineering鈥檚 Sustainable Engineering program, SEED is for experienced professionals interested in creating value by designing and incorporating sustainability practices into their business environments.
鈥淚鈥檓 excited to work with students, faculty and staff from different academic backgrounds,鈥� she says, 鈥渁nd to build on the success of programs like the RISE Forum and SEED.鈥�