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With the recent success in athletics and the addition of multiple state-of-the-art facilities on campus, I’m sure you’ve heard that it’s a great time to be a Baylor Bear. What you might not know is that it’s also a great time to be a Baylor engineering and computer science student. This year marks the School of

Engineering & Computer Science’s 20th anniversary. From its meager beginnings in the 70’s as a small program in the College of Arts & Sciences, we have expanded to one of the most sought-after undergraduate majors on campus. With total enrollment approaching

1,200 undergraduate students, our engineering and computer science programs are graduating more engineers and computer scientists per year than the first 10 years combined. Alumni from our engineering and computer science programs fill industry positions at companies that range from Nike to SpaceX. This year, our annual giving was up

nearly 60 percent from last year and

it has more than doubled over the past five years. Our young alumni are more engaged and eager to give back than ever before. These generous gifts

from young alumni provide additional scholarship opportunities that help us recruit some of the best and brightest high school students to ECS.With an average SAT/ACT score of

1298/29, the 400 new freshmen we welcomed in August 2014 will have access to more study abroad, technical design, mission, entrepreneurship, and leadership opportunities through student-led organizations than any class before.We are committed to providing our

students with a sound engineering and computer science education and the skills needed to compete in a global marketplace. With the addition of six new faculty members who bring a wide range of research expertise and five new staff members, our programs are ready to meet the rapid growth and standard of academic excellence our corporate partners and recruiters have come to expect from the School.This year, our seniors will be

recruited by nearly 150 companies across the United States. Many of our recent graduates had multiple job offers from companies like ExxonMobil, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, Phillips 66, Google, IBM, L-3, and Lockheed MartinI hope you enjoy reading our 2014-

2015 Annual Report. Inside you’ll discover some of the highlights and contributions of our faculty, students, and alumni that, no doubt, make it a great time to be a Baylor engineer and computer scientist.

A Message from the Dean

Dennis L. O’Neal, Ph.D., P.E.Dean School of Engineering & Computer Science

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCE

ANNUAL REPORT

Board of Advocates 2

Faculty 4

School Statistics 5

Beyond the Numbers 6

Student Organizations 10

Development Information 12

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ECS Board of AdvocatesBill Mearse, PresidentHouston, Texas

Tom AyersChief Operating OfficerOffshore Business UnitTechnip USA, Inc.Houston, Texas

Jay D. BattershellChief Operating OfficerClearview International, LLCDallas, Texas

Mark CannataDirector of Sales and MarketingIPG PhotonicsDallas, Texas

Beth CasteelVice PresidentUpstream Business ServicesExxonMobil CorporationHouston, Texas

Joseph A. CestariPresidentAmerica’s Kinetic Systems, Inc.Austin, Texas

Arthur “Chip” FitchnerVice President of Engineeringand OperationsAssociated Air CenterDallas, Texas

Romella FloresIBM Distinguished Engineer & Master Inventor, IBM Academy of Technology MemberIBMHouston, Texas

Thomas A. GilmanGlobal Projects DecommissioningCompliance ManagerBP Exploration & Production, Inc.Houston, Texas

Fred Logan, P.E.Texas Commissioning onEnvironmental QualityWaco, Texas

Hector MartinezChief Strategy and Process OfficerPariveda SolutionsDallas, Texas

Douglas L. McBride, P.E.President and CEOMorning Start ConsultantsAustin, Texas

Donald P. McErleanEngineering FellowL-3 Integrated Systems(Platform Integration Division)Waco, Texas

Craig NickellPresidentThe Marco CompanyFort Worth, Texas

Harold E. RafuseWaco, Texas

Don M. Roberts, P.E.LM Fellow - Airworthinessand Airworthiness CertificationLockheed Martin Aeronautics CompanyFort Worth, Texas

Shawn SedateConsultantHouston, Texas

Emile SevadjianTechnology Application ManagerHaliburtonDallas, Texas

Stephen W. SmithVice President and ChiefTechnical OfficerTrinity Industries, Inc.Dallas, Texas

Andy SpencerPresidentEngedi GroupAustin, Texas

Greg St. DenisPresidentTelevoiceHouston, Texas

Dean O. SwisherDallas, Texas

Rick Tullis, P.E.PresidentCapstone MechanicalWaco. Texas

Trent VoigtCEOJetPay, LLCDallas, Texas

Jim D. Wiethorn, P.E.Chairman of the Board,Principal EngineerHAAG Engineering, Co.Houston, Texas

David MorganVice President PolyethyleneChevron Phillips Chemical Company, LPHouston, Texas

Brian BammelSAP Programming Services NorthAmerica SupervisorExxonMobil CorporationHouston, Texas

2014-2015 Members

2015-2016 New Members

Tom AyersChief Operating Officer— Offshore Business UnitTechnip USA, Inc.Houston, Texas

Jay D. BattershellChief Operating OfficerClearview International, LLCDallas, Texas

Mark CannataDirector of Sales and MarketingIPG PhotonicsDallas, Texas

Beth CasteelVice President of Upstream Business ServicesExxonMobil CorporationHouston, Texas

Joseph A. CestariPresident, AmericasKinetic Systems, Inc.Austin, Texas

Arthur “Chip” FichtnerVice President of Engineering and OperationsAssociated Air CenterDallas, Texas

Romelia FloresIBM Distinguished Engineer & Master Inventor; IBM Academy of Technology MemberIBMHouston, Texas

Thomas A. GilmanGlobal Projects Decommissioning Compliance ManagerBP Exploration & Production, Inc.Houston, Texas

Fred Logan, P.E.Texas Commission on Environmental QualityWaco, Texas

Hector MartinezChief Strategy and Process OfficerPariveda SolutionsDallas, Texas

Douglas L. McBride, P.E.President and CEOMorning Star ConsultantsAustin, Texas

Donald P. McErleanEngineering FellowL-3 Integrated Systems (Platform Integration Division)Waco, Texas

Craig NickellPresidentThe Marco CompanyFort Worth, Texas

Harold E. RafuseRetired Waco, Texas

Don M. Roberts, P.E.LM Fellow—Airworthiness and Airworthiness Certification Lockheed Martin Aeronautics CompanyFort Worth, Texas

Shawn SedateConsultantHouston, Texas

Emile SevadjianTechnology Application ManagerHalliburtonDallas, Texas

Stephen W. SmithVice President and Chief Technical OfficerTrinity Industries, Inc.Dallas, Texas

Andy SpencerPresidentEngedi GroupAustin, Texas

Greg St. DenisPresidentTeleVoiceHouston, Texas

Dean O. SwisherIndependent International Management Consultant Dallas, Texas

Rick Tullis, P.E.PresidentCapstone MechanicalWaco, Texas

Trent VoigtCEOJetPay, LLCDallas, Texas

Jim D. Wiethorn, P.E.Chairman of the Board, Principal EngineerHAAG Engineering, Co.Houston, Texas

Bill Mearse President of the Board of AdvocatesHouston, Texas

2014 – 2015 Members

2015 – 2016 New Members

David MorganVice President PolyethyleneChevron Phillips Chemical Company, LPHouston, Texas

Brian BammelSAP Programming Services North America SupervisorExxonMobil CorporationHouston, Texas

ECS Board of Advocates

Baylor University School of Engineering & Computer Science

Members of the Board of Advocates voluntarily assist the School in executing its mission.

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Department of Computer Science

Dr. Greg Speegle Professor and Department Chair

Mr. Matthew Aars Senior Lecturer

Mr. Michael Aars Senior Lecturer

Dr. Erich Baker Associate Professor

Dr. Bill Booth Senior Lecturer

Dr. Young-Rae Cho Associate Professor

Dr. Jeff Donahoo Professor

Dr. Matthew Fendt Lecturer

Ms. Cindy Fry Senior Lecturer

Dr. Paul Grabow Professor

Dr. Greg Hamerly Associate Professor

Dr. David Lin Associate Professor

Dr. Pete Maurer Associate Professor

Dr. G. Michael Poor Assistant Professor

Dr. Bill Poucher Professor

Dr. Eunjee Song Associate Professor

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Dr. Kwang Y. LeeProfessor and Department Chair

Dr. Charles BaylisAssociate Professor

Dr. Enrique BlairAssistant Professor

Dr. Liang DongAssociate Professor

Dr. W. Mack GradyProfessor

Dr. Ian GravagneAssociate Professor

Dr. Jonathan HuAssistant Professor

Dr. Randall JeanProfessor and Graduate Program Director

Dr. Scott KoziolAssistant Professor

Dr. Yang LiAssistant Professor

Dr. Robert J. MarksDistinguished Professor

Mr. John MillerSenior Lecturer

Dr. Linda J. OlafsenAssociate Professor

Dr. Keith Evan SchubertAssociate Professor

Mr. Brian ThomasSenior Lecturer

Dr. Mike ThompsonProfessor and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Dr. William JordanProfessor and Department Chair

Mr. Richard W. CampbellSenior Lecturer and Assistant Chair

Dr. Brian GarnerAssociate Professor

Mr. Stanton GreerLecturer

Dr. David JackAssociate Professor

Dr. Benjamin S. KelleyProfessor

Dr. Jill KlentzmanLecturer

Dr. Joseph KuehlAssistant Professor

Mr. Patrick LeaLecturer

Dr. Sunghwan LeeAssistant Professor

Dr. Stephen T. McClainAssociate Professor

Dr. Byron NewberryProfessor

Dr. Jonathan RylanderAssistant Professor

Dr. Carolyn SkurlaAssociate Professor

Dr. Douglas E. SmithAssociate Professor

Dr. Kenneth Van TreurenProfessor and Associate Dean of Research and Faculty Development

Dr. Lesley WrightAssociate Professor

2015– 2016 Faculty ECS Faculty Statistics2014–2015, with Breakdown by Faculty Title

General School Information2014–2015

PROFESSOR

ASSISTANTPROFESSOR

ASSOCIATEPROFESSOR

ASSOCIATEPROFESSOR

SENIORLECTURER

PROFESSOR

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COMPUTER SCIENCE

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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Computer Science

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Electrical and Computer Engineering

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1,11767

TOTAL ENROLLMENT

UNDERGRADUATE

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREESGRANTED

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COMPUTERSCIENCE

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B.S. ENGINEERING

B.S. MECHANICALENGINEERING

ENGINEERING

ELECTRICAL ANDCOMPUTER ENGINEERING

MECHANICALENGINEERING

UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENTBY MAJOR

B.S. COMPUTER SCIENCE

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AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

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FEMALE POPULATION

17

23%

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FRESHMAN CLASSSNAPSHOT

AVERAGEACT

29AVERAGE

SAT

1298

400INCOMINGFRESHMEN

(FALL 2014)

1,184

2014–2015 Faculty and General School Data

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We would be remiss to produce an annual report that only lists the financial performance and programmatic statistics of our School without looking at the true measure of our success: our students. Year after year, our faculty educates men and women of a higher caliber and academic prowess than the year before. This year is no different.

MATT TINSLEYSenior, Computer Science

Matt is a student who inherently enjoys building things and creating something new. Prior to his first day on campus, he completed the Baylor University Minecraft Megabuild that went viral on Baylor’s social media channels and instantly upped the “cool factor” for the Department of Computer Science.

Whether leading as the president of Upsilon Pi Epsilon (Computer Science Honor Society), serving as a community leader in Teal Residential College, or organizing student hackathons, Matt’s technical aptitude is only outshone by his natural ability to lead and motivate others.

“I am passionate about the college experience and wanted to be part of [the college experience] for new students,” said Matt. “For years, I wanted to get my Ph.D. in Computer

Science and teach, but eventually I decided I’d rather spend some time getting my hands dirty and learning at an industry pace.”

With a 3.96 GPA and experience researching solar optimization and drone artificial intelligence alongside our faculty, Matt will have no problem keeping up with today’s rapidly-changing tech industry.

“I’d like to end up in a role where I get to provide direction and vision for a team as a project lead or architect,” he said. “I owe so much to key mentors and friends in my life. On top of that, I just enjoy being around people and learning about them.”

After graduation, Matt hopes to work for a company that fosters a creative and entrepreneurial work environment.

SHELBY BOOTHSenior, Mechanical Engineering

Prior to the start of her freshman year, Shelby was asked to take the StengthsFinder 2.0 assessment. Her top five strengths include achiever, competition, focus, futuristic, and significance. With strengths like these, it’s no wonder that she is not only one of our best and brightest students, but also one that we’ll be keeping an eye on long after graduation.

“I believe that if you set your mind to a particular goal, you can achieve anything you want,” said Shelby. “People should never let anyone tell them they can or can’t do something. If you enjoy a specific job or activity, you should go for it and not let any other factors stop you.”

This attitude has undoubtedly helped Shelby as she managed to juggle various campus leadership roles and extracurricular activities that range from vice president of Pi Tau Sigma (International Mechanical Engineering Honor Society) to participation in Baylor’s beloved All University Sing competition, all while staying on the Dean’s list in one of the most challenging programs on campus.

As Shelby enters her fourth and final year at Baylor, she has already set her sights on post-graduation plans.

“Finding a company where I can make a difference through design and implementation to improve this world

excites me,” she said. “Eventually, I hope to start an engineering firm with a few people who have similar values and goals. Then, apply the resources from this firm to help bring basic mechanical amenities to third world countries.”

True to form, Shelby’s plans for the future are already inspiring her fellow classmates and faculty to follow their dreams and leave a lasting impact on the world around them.

I believe that if you set your mind to a particular goal, you can achieve anything you want.

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I am passionate about the college experience...

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Shelby Senior, Mechanical Engineering

Matt Senior, Computer Science

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DOUGLAS INGRAMSenior, Electrical and Computer Engineering

As the undergraduate research assistant for Dean O’Neal and an intern at Sandia National Laboratories, Douglas possesses the curiosity, initiative, and perseverance needed to thrive as an innovative engineer in today’s workforce.

“I feel like innovation is one of the core principals in engineering,” said Douglas. “Despite an engineer’s planning in the initial design phase, there is always room to improve. Analyzing the positives and negatives and trying to build upon what currently exists has always been something I’ve been interested in.”

As the Dean’s research assistant, Douglas evaluated existing fan models against fan motor combination data that was acquired from manufacturers. Through this, a new model was developed to efficiently model small horsepower fan motor combinations. At Sandia, Douglas worked on the Mobile Instrumentation Unit which assists in acquiring data for large-scale rocket sled tests and free fall drop tests.

“I’m always trying to answer the question, ‘How can I make it better?’ Through innovation, we achieve progress. That has been one of my favorite things to learn about so far.”

While Douglas has spent quite a bit of time in the lab, he also finds time to participate in Baylor’s Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and holds leadership positions in both Eta Kappa Nu (Electrical and Computer Engineering Honor Society), and Theta Tau (Professional Engineering Fraternity). He is also a leader in Sigma Chi Fraternity and indulges his personal hobbies of shooting and editing short videos and playing soccer.

After graduation, Douglas hopes to work his way up into a management position at an engineering firm.

MOLLY HAYESSenior, Engineering (Biomedical)

Molly Hayes’ desire to make a difference in this world coupled with her passion for working with people with special needs led to her career aspirations in biomedical engineering.

Her volunteer activities with Friends for Life, Baylor Special Olympics Volunteer Group (past president), and Chi Omega sorority (service chair) fuel her passion to help others.

“I want to make a difference by using my biomedical engineering degree to improve the quality of life for people who need it the most,” said Molly.

An internship at HMS provided Molly with valuable insight into how the healthcare and insurance industries work together to prevent fraudulent practices and abuses of the healthcare system. While interning at Allosource, a bone and tissue bank, Molly learned firsthand how the painful process of losing a loved one can be turned into a precious gift for another person. In addition, she worked in the laboratory and with doctors to learn about the transplant procedures that provide a new lease on life for thousands of people.

These real-world experiences have prepared Molly for a future career where she hopes to help people live better, healthier lives. After graduation, Molly hopes to work for a company where she can create, sell, or research medical devices.

I want to make a difference by using my biomedical engineering degree to improve the quality of life for people who need it the most.

Through innovation, we achieve progress.

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Molly Senior, Engineering (Biomedical)

Douglas Senior, Electrical and Computer Engineering

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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)Membership in the Baylor University Student Section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers is open to all students who are student members of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. The purposes of this section are: 1) to acquaint members with the goals and programs of ASME and to encourage participation in the activities, and 2) to sponsor and promote activities which will enhance the educational experience of members.

ASSOCIATION FOR BIOINFORMATICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (ABB)Association for Bioinformatics and Biotechnology is a student organization dedicated to helping build and foster common interests in Bioinformatics with those in the major and like-minded students. ABB provides members with 1) a better understanding of Bioinformatics, 2) a network with other students, professors, and professionals in the field, and 3) support for scholarly success. All these goals are achieved through monthly meetings, attendance of symposia, and other social activities.

ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTING MACHINERY (ACM)The Baylor Student Chapter of ACM was chartered in 1974 and assists members in maintaining a close, regular association with fellow students and faculty who are also interested in computing. In addition, the chapter sponsors the Baylor Programming Team which competes in the ACM Regional and ACM International Collegiate Programming Contests. Periodic meetings provide a combination of social interaction, professional dialogue, public service, and professional development. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in computing.

BAYLOR THEME PARK ENGINEERING & DESIGN (BTPED)BTPED is a brand new undergraduate student organization open to all majors and those interested specifically in theme parks. The purpose of this organization is 1) to develop creative thinking, teamwork, communication and friendships while representing Baylor in the Walt Disney Imaginations competition and in the theme park and entertainment industry 2) create professional, educational, and networking opportunities for students through exposure to the industry and participation in experience-building activities, and 3) expose members to resources furthering their knowledge concerning engineering and design. The major goals of BTPED are: uniting Baylor undergraduates, encouraging creativity, problem solving and cooperation between majors, as well as entering the Walt Disney Imaginations competition.

BAYLOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (BURST)BURST is an undergraduate student organization focusing on providing information and opportunities for students to enhance their undergraduate research experience, hosting lectures to educate students about the principles of research, and increasing the awareness of the importance of undergraduate research for those involved in science, technology, engineering, and math.

BAYLOR BUV (BASIC UTILITY VEHICLE)Baylor BUV is a humanitarian organization that provides undergraduate engineering students hands-on experience with design and construction of a Basic Utility Vehicle (BUV) for developing countries and mission activities.

BEAR BOTSBear Bots is a student organization that plans to get involved with local robotics competitions in the Waco community. The organization will also serve to network faculty and students who are passionate about the area of robotics.

BETA THETA TAUTheta Tau is the oldest, largest, and foremost Fraternity for Engineers. Since its founding at the University of Minnesota in 1904, over 35,000 have been initiated through the years. With emphasis on quality and a strong fraternal bond, the Fraternity has chapters only at ABET accredited schools and limits the number of student members in any one of its chapters across the nation. The purpose of Theta Tau is to develop and maintain a high standard of professional interest among its members, and to unite them in a strong bond of fraternal fellowship. Activities carried out by Theta Tau include hosting professional industry speaker talks, faculty research and graduate school talks, social events for members, community service philanthropy, providing tours around the engineering school for incoming freshman, and any activity the fraternity feels will best serve Baylor ECS and its students. The national fraternity provides powerful networking opportunities and the ability to connect with many professional and technical individuals and materials that can help jump-start a young engineer’s professional career.

CHI SIGMAChi Sigma Iota is a professional computer science fraternity that promotes effective leadership skills in the field of computer science. Chi Sigma Iota sponsors service and professional projects for the students. Through stimulating programs and social gatherings, members gain

practical experience to enhance their education at Baylor. Membership is open to men and women committed to service in the field of computer science.

COMPUTING FOR COMPASSION (C4C)Computing for Compassion (C4C) serves compassion-based ministries through the appropriate application of computing solutions. Such solutions seek to magnify the capabilities of such ministries by solving their most frustrating problems. C4C enables students an opportunity to apply their technical skills to such mission work, gaining real-world experience along the way.

ENGINEERS WITH A MISSION (EM)Engineers with a Mission (EM) is a unique Christian organization that envisions and mobilizes engineering students to serve the people of developing countries with their technical skills through appropriate technology projects and mission-oriented trips abroad. Membership is two-tiered: any engineering major may be a general member, but the technical and spiritual core is made up of the Project Implementation and Testing Crew (PIT Crew) for which a more selective application is used.

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)The Baylor University Student Branch of the IEEE is affiliated with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE), an international organization which is the world's largest technical professional society. Through projects, field trips, and meetings, the student branch fosters the professional growth of its members and promotes a closer relationship among students, faculty, and the engineering community. Baylor Student Branch membership is open to any student member of IEEE. Student membership in IEEE is open to students studying engineering, computer science, or a related field.

ETA KAPPA NUEta Kappa Nu is an International Electrical and Computer Engineering Honor Society of the IEEE.

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS (NSBE)Baylor University's Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is available to all students majoring in engineering, science, or applied mathematics. The NSBE mission statement is "to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community." The objective of the Chapter is to encourage the professional

career development of African-American and other ethnic minorities in engineering and other science/technology-related fields at Baylor University. Furthermore, the Chapter strives to promote fellowship among minority students in order to increase the number of minority students entering and graduating with a degree in engineering or other related fields.

PI TAU SIGMAPi Tau Sigma is an International Mechanical Engineering Honor Society, instituted in order to establish a closer bond of fellowship among its members. Its goal is the mutual benefit of those men and women in the study and in the profession of Mechanical Engineering. Pi Tau Sigma’s core values are integrity, service, and leadership. Membership offers are extended each semester to Junior and Senior ME majors based on scholarship and character. Baylor’s Beta Beta chapter of PTS seeks to provide opportunities to build relationships with other Mechanical Engineers and to learn about different areas of the industry.

SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS (SAE) INTERNATIONALSAE International (formerly the Society of Automotive Engineers) has more than 121,000 members - engineers, business executives, educators, and students from more than 97 countries - who share information and exchange ideas for advancing the engineering of mobility systems. SAE is your one-stop resource for standards development, events, and technical information and expertise used in designing, building, maintaining, and operating self-propelled vehicles for use on land or sea, in air or space. The Baylor University Collegiate Chapter of SAE International is available to all students at Baylor who share a common interest in aerospace, automobiles, commercial vehicles, or motorsports. The organization provides opportunities to grow as an engineer and a professional through company tours, professional speakers, and student competitions. The Baylor Formula SAE team designs, builds, tests, and competes Formula SAE cars in SAE Collegiate Baja Design Competitions.

SOCIETY OF PLASTIC ENGINEERS (SPE)The Society of Plastics Engineers is a multidisciplinary organization that strives to increase interest in the area of plastics engineering, plastics scientists, and professional careers in the industry. As part of our mission, the Baylor SPE chapter will provide opportunities for students to learn about plastics engineering by inviting experts in the field to Baylor for symposium and organize industrial site-visits to companies using plastics. SPE will also organize extra-curricular education sessions with hands

on training with industrial and characterization equipment not available in the standard undergraduate curriculum. As part of our mission statement we will also provide to Baylor students information about career opportunities in the field of plastics engineering.

SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS (SWE)Baylor University's Student Section of the Society of Women Engineers is open to all engineering and computer science students, both male and female. The goals of the section are: 1) to provide education about the challenges facing female engineers, 2) to create a sense of identity and community, 3) to provide resources for women engineers, and 4) to enhance leadership and professional skills. These goals are achieved through mentoring relationships, presentations, field trips, and other activities.

UPSILON PI EPSILONUpsilon Pi Epsilon is an International Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines.

WOMEN IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (WICS)Baylor’s Women in Computer Science (WiCS) is available to all female majors in the Department of Computer Science as well as to other females in STEM fields at Baylor. WiCS is designed to promote community among female computer science majors through discussion based reading groups in addition to Q&A sessions with professional women in tech industries. In addition to developing community, WiCS is designed to limit attrition among females in the major. Through intentional peer mentorships, 1-2 upper-division females will meet weekly with 2-3 students to talk about courses, challenges, perseverance, and internship/job opportunities within Computer Science.

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Many of us work at Baylor because of the education and transformative college experience we received as undergraduate students at Baylor. Each of us recognizes the value of a Baylor education, and we are passionate about helping students find their places and achieve their goals.

At the School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), we stand by our mission to provide a superior education through instruction, scholarship, and service that prepares graduates for professional practice and responsible leadership with a Christian worldview.

By diversifying our programs’ offerings, expanding our faculty roster, and creating programs that support and foster student growth, we have been able to attract students of outstanding academic ability and produce graduates with sound technical training, leadership and entrepreneurship abilities, and a vision to positively impact the world around them.

Some of today’s brightest high school students can only fulfill their dreams of a Baylor education through scholarship support, and for that we ask for your help. Scholarships open up doors for some students that would otherwise be closed. For others, a scholarship allows them to focus more on their academics and participate in student organizations. Scholarships make a profound difference for our students.

There are many additional opportunities to support ECS, and your support is vital to the continued growth and success of our engineering and computer science programs. Your partnership will make a lasting impact in students’ lives.

Contact Jacob Singletary, Director of Development, to support a Baylor engineering or computer science student.

253 $538,050

MECHANICALENGINEERING$206,326

FUNDS RAISED BY YEAR

COMPUTER SCIENCE$135,716

ADMINISTRATION$124,175

OTHER$15,065

ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING$56,767

DONORSTOTAL

PRIVATE GIFTS

INDIVIDUAL

CORPORATE

FOUNDATION

OTHER

MATCHINGGIFT

34%

36%

21%

7%

38%

11%25%

23%

3%2%

FY2015

FY2014

FY2013

FY2012

FY2011

FY2010 $95,111

$117,076

$139,544

$147,674

$135,044

$214,509253 $538,050

MECHANICALENGINEERING$206,326

FUNDS RAISED BY YEAR

COMPUTER SCIENCE$135,716

ADMINISTRATION$124,175

OTHER$15,065

ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING$56,767

DONORSTOTAL

PRIVATE GIFTS

INDIVIDUAL

CORPORATE

FOUNDATION

OTHER

MATCHINGGIFT

34%

36%

21%

7%

38%

11%25%

23%

3%2%

FY2015

FY2014

FY2013

FY2012

FY2011

FY2010 $95,111

$117,076

$139,544

$147,674

$135,044

$214,509

253 $538,050

MECHANICALENGINEERING$206,326

FUNDS RAISED BY YEAR

COMPUTER SCIENCE$135,716

ADMINISTRATION$124,175

OTHER$15,065

ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING$56,767

DONORSTOTAL

PRIVATE GIFTS

INDIVIDUAL

CORPORATE

FOUNDATION

OTHER

MATCHINGGIFT

34%

36%

21%

7%

38%

11%25%

23%

3%2%

FY2015

FY2014

FY2013

FY2012

FY2011

FY2010 $95,111

$117,076

$139,544

$147,674

$135,044

$214,509

Development Information

Annual Giving StatisticsGifts < $10,000

Research Information

FY2015 ANNUAL GIVING

$214,509TOTAL NUMBER OF DONORS

244CHANGE FROM FY2014

+59%

AMOUNT OF TOTAL RESEARCH AWARDS:

$1.02 MILLION TOTAL AMOUNT OF RESEARCH EXPENDITURES:

$1.66 MILLION

Gift Breakdowns by FundTOTAL PRIVATE GIFTS

$538,050TOTAL NUMBER OF DONORS

253

TOTAL NUMBER OF RESEARCH AWARDS

20

Gift Breakdowns by Type

Jacob Singletary Director of Development

Jacob_Singletary@baylor.edu 254-710-8868

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