![Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers](/media/school-of-engineering/photos/centennial/stories/research-and-academics/third-street_1-250x250.jpg)
Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers
Engineering undergrads volunteer at a community center, bringing engineering concepts and fun to young students.
![Parden and the Grad Program](/media/school-of-engineering/photos/centennial/stories/research-and-academics/1954-parden_2-250x250.jpg)
In 1959, then-dean Robert Parden introduced a graduate program in engineering.
![The Women of Engineering](/media/school-of-engineering/photos/centennial/stories/research-and-academics/women-engineering_1-290x290.jpg)
Since Santa Clara's undergraduate programs went co-ed in the 1960s, women have been a powerful force in Bronco engineering.
![Entering the Computer Age](/media/school-of-engineering/photos/centennial/stories/research-and-academics/1960-computer_2-250x250.jpg)
Today we take for granted the vast stores of networked data available on our smart devices, but in 1960 the installation of a 200 sq. ft., 7-ft. tall computer at Santa Clara was big news.
![Solar Decathlon](/media/school-of-engineering/photos/centennial/stories/research-and-academics/decathlon2-sm_1-115x115.jpg)
What do you get when you take a team of enthusiastic undergraduates and put them to work on a project that changes people’s minds about alternative energy?
![SCU Civil Engineering Goes to Ghana](/media/school-of-engineering/photos/centennial/stories/research-and-academics/Ghana-sm_1-115x115.jpg)
SCU Civil Engineering Goes to Ghana
William Sommer '11 and Dan Lawrie '11 collaborated with local masons in Gambibgo, Ghana, to develop inexpensive and sustainable construction methods.
![The Robotics Lab](/media/school-of-engineering/photos/centennial/stories/research-and-academics/robotics-sm_1-115x115.jpg)
From designing and operating a shoe-box sized spacecraft to analyzing the diagnostics system of a BMW, Robotics Lab students are involved in real-world engineering on a daily basis.
![Getting to the Core of Entrepreneurship](/media/school-of-engineering/photos/centennial/stories/research-and-academics/design-think-sm_1-115x115.jpg)
Getting to the Core of Entrepreneurship
Innovative core curricula and pathways lead the way to entrepreneurial thinking.
![Frugal Innovation](/media/school-of-engineering/photos/centennial/stories/research-and-academics/frugal_1-250x250.jpg)
Engineers address the need for products and services in emerging countries focusing on earth-friendly, compassionate, use-centric features through this new initiative.
![International Collaborations](/media/school-of-engineering/photos/centennial/stories/research-and-academics/international2_1-250x250.jpg)
A recent focus on expanding faculty and students' global understanding and engagement has upped the ante for SCU's already rewarding international collaborations.
![$1.3 Million Gift](/media/school-of-engineering/photos/centennial/stories/faculty-profiles/healy_1-250x250.jpg)
An anonymous gift from an engineering alumnus is helping to support teaching and research in sustainable energy.
![The T-Model of Engineering Education](/media/school-of-engineering/photos/centennial/stories/research-and-academics/T-Model_1-250x250.jpg)
The T-Model of Engineering Education
SCU has adopted the "T-model" of engineering education - a deep technical core paired with a broad set of soft skills.
![KEEN on Innovation](/media/school-of-engineering/photos/centennial/stories/research-and-academics/keen-Aerospace_1-250x250.jpg)
SCU has joined the Kern Entrepreneurship Education Network to promote an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset among undergraduate engineering students.