Engineering

Whether it’s prototyping or refining a product, creating a smarter financial investing model, designing more resilient infrastructure, inventing a piece of surgical equipment, or consulting on a sustainable energy project, WFU engineers deploy a vast skill set and are committed to inventing and innovating systems, processes, and materials. Infused with a healthy and productive liberal arts component, the Engineering program at Wake Forest transcends science and math to produce benefits for humanity.

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Did You Know?

• Wake Forest’s program in Engineering celebrated its first graduating class in 2021 and earned full national certification on time in August 2022.
• Senior capstone research projects have involved: an algorithm that helps physicians treat appendiceal cancer; a sensor-activated system for tracheostomy patients; a prosthetic heart valve for pediatric patients; efficient housing solutions for Habitat for Humanity; and several other vital initiatives.
• Women represent the majority of tenured and tenure-tracked faculty. National average: 16%. Women represent approximately 40% of Engineering students. National average: 25%. 
• Approximately 60% of Engineering graduates have held leadership positions in campus organizations.

Courses

Sample courses for students studying Engineering include:

• Introduction to Engineering Design
• Embedded Microcontroller Systems
• Computational Modeling in Engineering
• Capstone Design
• Digital Electronics

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Practical Experience & Skills

Each Wake Forest Engineering Major receives a tailored program of study. This program is developed in consultation with faculty, a major advisor, and program leaders. Students may pursue a concentration in Biomedical, Civil & Environmental, Electrical, Materials & Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.

Students develop impactful and relevant skills to:

• Solve complex problems
• Create systems-based efficiencies
• Create novel products and solutions
• Envision ways to conserve and optimize resources
• Collaborate with a team to reach defined goals and objectives

Other skills you will develop in this program are:

• Design process
• Programming
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• 3D printing
• Teamwork
• Creativity
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Prototyping
• Data analysis
• Systems modeling
• Presentation skills
• Leadership

Clubs & Organizations

Engineering students participate in the following clubs and organizations:

• STEM Academy
• Society of Women Engineers
• Robotics Club

Career Outcomes

Careers that often interest Engineering majors include:

• Biochemical or Biomedical Engineers
• Chemical Engineers
• Civil Engineers
• Electrical Engineers
• Energy
• Healthcare
• Industrial Engineers
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Materials Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Nanosystems Engineers
• Nuclear Engineers
• Renewable Energy Engineers
• Robotics Engineers

Graduates in the inaugural cohort of 2021 are working as cloud solutions engineers; research and development engineers in pharmaceuticals; healthcare analysts; supply-chain engineers; and portfolio managers, among other careers.

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