The College of Engineering - Dean's Office

Dean's Welcome

The story of the Rowan University College of Engineering has a humble beginning that can be traced back to 1953, with the invention by Henry Rowan of the first induction furnace in his home garage. He went on to create Inductotherm, which would become the worldwide leader in induction technology. The generous gift of $100 million by Mr. Rowan in 1992 led to the formation of the College of Engineering and its first freshman class in 1996 under the leadership of Dr. James H. Tracey as founding dean. Dr. Dianne Dorland led the College as dean in the first decade of the 21st century, transforming a fledgling program into one that is established and ready for the challenges ahead.

As we enter the second decade of the new century, the College continues to graduate engineers who are at the frontiers of technology and innovation. Our graduates are a new breed of engineer. They have acquired the necessary skills from a Rowan education to be leaders in their fields, entrepreneurially focused in their pursuits and socially driven towards community and global service. Many examples abound of their accomplishments and can be found in our publications.

As the students are the life’s blood of an educational institution, the faculty are the heart. Our faculty have gained national prominence in both teaching and research. They are renowned as outstanding educators and invest their time and energies in assuring a quality experience at Rowan. Our unique program revolves around the engineering clinics and a project-based engineering curriculum with hands-on engineering experience beginning in the freshman year. Throughout the four years, faculty and students work side-by-side in engineering clinics that feature interdisciplinary company-sponsored projects, faculty-sponsored undergraduate research and the potential for entrepreneurial endeavors.

The possibilities are truly limitless for future growth. The South Jersey Technology Park provides expanded research and entrepreneurial opportunities. The Cooper Medical School of Rowan University will welcome its first class in Fall 2012, and is already opening pathways to interdisciplinary opportunities and new partnerships that will benefit the entire region.

Please drop by and visit our website again. If you are in the Glassboro area, you have a standing invitation to visit us in Rowan Hall, home of the College of Engineering.  As you walk in downtown Glassboro, you will be amazed at the exciting blend of town and campus that is springing up before your eyes. It’s worth the trip!

Sincerely yours,

Steven Chin, Ph.D., P.E., Interim Dean
Summer 2011