College of Engineering at UMass Dartmouth

Transformative research

Both undergraduate and graduate students work with faculty on research projects sponsored by national agencies and leading industries.

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Innovative programs

Our programs take a 21st-century approach to the engineering disciplines.

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Fostering diversity

Join our Women in Engineering residential community.

Find your future in engineering

World-changing engineering begins with real-world experience. Explore your opportunities in the College of Engineering.

Mechanical Engineering student Ryan Masoud '25 working in the machine shop

Undergraduate Programs

Prepare for success in ABET-accredited programs at an R2 research institution.

Bioengineering PhD candidate, Ramina Behzad PhD '24 in the lab

Graduate Programs

Pursue advanced studies and research in an exciting, individualized environment.

Physics student looking into a telescope in the campus observatory

Accelerated Programs

Take a faster path to an advanced degree with our accelerated BS/MS programs.

$4M+

Endowed scholarships for College of Engineering students

99%

College of Engineering students employed six months after graduation, class of 2022.

$77K+

Average salary for engineering undergraduate alumni, class of 2024

$27.9M

College of Engineering current research funding

Computer science student presenting a project to faculty

Real-world engineering
starts here

Capstone projects connect students with industry and community partners to solve real challenges through research, design, and prototyping.

Student teams work on applied projects shaped by real needs, gaining hands-on experience while delivering practical solutions. Partners contribute ideas and mentorship, helping guide projects that align with industry priorities.

For students: Learn more about the capstone program
For partners: See how our students can help your organization

First year student and ES3 support counselor

Professor assisting students with mechanical engineering capstone project

Support for every step of your engineering journey

A strong engineering education starts with a strong support system.

Choosing an engineering college means choosing a place where you can grow, adapt, and succeed. ES³ Engineering Student Support & Services connects first-year engineering students with advising, mentoring, academic resources, and experiential opportunities that support both academic achievement and career preparation.

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College of Engineering news and events

Stay connected with UMass Dartmouth’s College of Engineering through the latest news, research highlights, and events that showcase our academic excellence, student success, and community engagement.

UMass Dartmouth Blue Tech interns with industry leaders

2026 News

Ocean technology internships prepare UMass Dartmouth students for careers in the Blue Economy

UMass Dartmouth continues its proven partnership with Courage Builder to offer students paid internships in the growing ocean technology and research sectors

Mila Dafov '28, civil engineering, New Bedford Conservation Commission

Gustavo de Brito '28 and Vraj Patel '27, both computer science

Students in survival suits in the test tank at SMAST

Mila Dafov '28 and Judetalina Daniel '27

Alivensky Morriseau '27, computer science, New England Marine Monitoring

Ocean technology internships prepare UMass Dartmouth students for careers in the Blue Economy

UMass Dartmouth continues its proven partnership with Courage Builder to offer students paid internships in the growing ocean technology and research sectors

UMass Dartmouth joins elite cyber workforce coalition VICEROY

The designation positions UMass Dartmouth among the nation's leading universities preparing students for careers in cybersecurity and defense-related technologies

College of Engineering’s fluids lab to see major upgrade

A matching gift donation from Mitch Winkler’80 fuels the lab’s modernization

Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Banafsheh Seyedaghazadeh engaging the crowd at Scientist Stories

UMass Dartmouth brings inaugural Scientist Stories event to New Bedford

UMass Dartmouth event uses storytelling to strengthen community connections, highlighting the human side of science

Sep

1:00PM

BMEBT Doctoral Proposal Defense by Kosar Fateh

NIR-Responsive Drug-loaded Nanoparticles for Targeting Melanoma Cancer Stem-Like Cells

Sep

12:00PM

Legacy to Present: Residential Lead Burdens and Exposure Inequities in Massachusetts

CEN 500 Graduate Seminar

Sep

2:00PM

Getting a Grip: Development and Experimental Validation of a Control Framework for Precise and Dexterous Robotic Hand Manipulation

BMEBT Master’s Thesis Proposal by Ethan Donahue

Oct

11:00AM

Honors Pop Up: Hop On Board!

Information tabling about the Honors College for underclassmen.

Oct

7:00PM

Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory Open House

Oct

1:30AM

Joint DSC/CIS seminar series - talk by Dr. Jing Wu of URI

Variational Bayes for Exponential Tilted Empirical Likelihood in Stationary Time Series Data

Oct

10:00AM

Career Week: Handshake Launch

Get Career Ready, Corsairs! Let's activate your Handshake account.

Oct

3:30PM

Spooky Social

Join the Big Data Club for a fun, Halloween-themed Spooky Social with games and food.

Nov

11:00AM

Honors Pop Up: Hop On Board!

Information tabling about the Honors College for underclassmen.

Nov

7:00PM

Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory Open House

Dec

11:00AM

Honors Pop Up: Hop On Board!

Information tabling about the Honors College for underclassmen.

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Engineering feature stories

See how UMassD engineers put ideas into action — from robotics and AI to bioengineering and beyond — preparing for careers that make an impact.

2026 Feature Stories

Jessica Welsh '26: Code meets community

"When I visited UMass Dartmouth, I saw that students were excited to be here. That's the kind of environment I wanted to be a part of."

- Jess Welsh '26

Jessica Welsh '26: Code meets community

First-generation student Jess Welsh blends computer science and community, building real-world solutions while helping students find their place.

Graham Burke '26: Breaking the mold

Physics researcher and hockey goalie Graham Burke ’26 proves you don’t have to choose between intellectual curiosity and athletic ambition.

Mechanical engineering student Ryan Masoud portrait

Ryan Masoud '26: Built to do more

At UMass Dartmouth, Ryan Masoud built a future for himself from the ground up

Tyler Carlson '25, '26: Machine learning among the stars

The first student to use the Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory for research after its grand reopening is using machine learning to analyze stars and identify potential planets outside our solar system.