University of California, Irvine, Henry Samueli School of Engineering publications, 1965-2003

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Summary

Creators:

Henry Samueli School of Engineering (University of California, Irvine)

Abstract:

The collection contains publications of the Henry Samueli School of Engineering at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). The materials include brochures, fliers, event programs, newsletters, reports, course and program descriptions, guidelines, and catalogs.

Extent:

1 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language:

English .

Preferred citation:

University of California, Irvine, Henry Samueli School of Engineering publications. PS-039. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California. Date accessed.

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Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains publications of the Henry Samueli School of Engineering at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). The materials include brochures, fliers, event programs, newsletters, reports, and course and program descriptions, guidelines, and catalogs.

Biographical / historical:

The School of Engineering at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) was established in 1965 with the founding of the university. Seventy five students declared a major in engineering in fall of 1965. The academic plan for the School of Engineering at Irvine equally emphasized environmental engineering and scientific discovery and anticipated appointment of faculty in small groups according to research interests, rather than by departments, in order to provide critical units with ability to contribute to teaching and research almost from the date of their formation. Optimization theory, a new approach to computer-aided design and the synthesis of engineering systems, was an unusual component of the undergraduate program. Interaction with local industry through continuing education opportunities and research information exchange was also emphasized.In 2000 the school was renamed the Henry Samueli School of Engineering. It is comprised of five departments: Biomedical Engineering; Chemical Engineering and Materials Science; Civil and Environmental Engineering; Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The school offers numerous research centers, institutes and facilities, including the Center for Pervasive Communications and Computing, the Integrated Nanosystems Research Facility, the National Fuel Cell Research Center, the UC Irvine Combustion Lab, the Center for Embedded Computer Systems, the Center for Hydrometeorology and Remote Sensing, the Facility for RF Design and Characterization, the Laboratory for Fluorescence Dynamics, and the Micro/Nano Fluidics Fundamentals Focus Center.

Chronology
Date	Event
1965	Robert M. Saunders becomes first dean. School of Engineering is established with a focus on electrical engineering. UCI is founded.
1966	First Ph.D. degree in Engineering awarded at UCI (jointly with UC Berkeley).
1967	First M.S. degree in Engineering awarded at UCI.
1968	Program in Engineering (Electrical) accredited by ECDP. First B.S. degree in Engineering awarded at UCI. Program in Civil Engineering is established.
1969	Program in Environmental Engineering is established.
1970	Engineering Tower is constructed.
1974	James Henry Mulligan, Jr. becomes dean.
1978	Allen R. Stubberud becomes dean.
1983	Robert M. Saunders becomes acting dean.
1984	Gene H. Hostetter becomes acting dean.
1985	William A. Sirignano becomes dean.
1986	ICS/Engineering Research Facility is constructed.
1987	Engineering Laboratory Center is constructed.
1988	Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences and Engineering is constructed.
1990	Rockwell Engineering Center is constructed.
1994	Engineering Gateway and Engineering Lecture Hall are constructed.
1995	Alen R. Stubberud becomes acting dean.
1997	Nicholas G. Alexopoulos becomes dean.
1999	Henry Samueli makes generous donation to the UCI School of Engineering.
2000	School of Engineering is renamed the Henry Samueli School of Engineering.
2008	Rafael L. Bras becomes dean.

Acquisition information:

Acquired periodically from the Henry Samueli School of Engineering.

Processing information:

Processed by Cyndi Shein, 2008.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged alphabetically by type of material. Within folders materials are generally arranged in reverse chronological order.

Accruals:

Accruals are expected.

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:: Environmental engineering -- California -- Irvine
Electrical engineering -- California -- Irvine
Chemical engineering -- California -- Irvine
Civil engineering -- California -- Irvine
Materials science -- California -- Irvine
Mechanical engineering -- California -- Irvine
Aerospace engineering -- California -- Irvine
Engineering -- Periodicals
Biomedical engineering -- California -- Irvine
Engineering -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- California -- Irvine -- History
Names:: University of California, Irvine -- Archives
Henry Samueli School of Engineering (University of California, Irvine) -- Archives

Access and use

Restrictions:: The collection is open for research.
Terms of access:: Property rights and copyright reside with the University of California. For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact the University Archivist.