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Digital innovations are becoming an integral part of our daily lives. We see more Teslas on the road, celebrities walking alongside intelligent robots, and artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Gemini reshaping industries. Yet, no matter how advanced these innovations become, they still require skilled leaders at the helm — experts with deep industry knowledge and practical expertise to unlock technology’s potential while navigating its challenges.
Lamar University‘s (LU) College of Engineering aims to provide these experts. A standout feature is its cutting-edge research in AI-driven solutions, with all departments integrating AI to tackle real-world challenges. The college also offers ABET-accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial Engineering. Recent additions include graduate courses in User Experience with Artificial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence for Industrial Engineering.
All lessons see students gaining hands-on experience applying AI technologies to critical areas such as manufacturing, quality control, reliability, safety, and supply chain management. This explains why the college ranks as 3rd Best Engineering School for return on investment (Payscale.com). Its graduates even place 4th in the nation and first in the state as high-salary earners.
Effectiveness aside, here are five other key reasons why you should evolve your passion for engineering into a profession at the College of Engineering.
Lamar University is located in Beaumont, which is known as a major chemical manufacturing centre, boasting four refineries and many heavy industrial facilities within its surrounding vicinity. Source: Lamar University
Lessons here are experiential
Here, classes go beyond telling you how things work — they give you the tools to make them work. You can take on innovative courses that offer hands-on, project-based training using real-world big data — this is especially important for engineers keen on driving real-world change immediately after graduating.
You’ll be mentored by industry-leading educators while exploring projects involving the design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems. From working on biotechnology applications that could redefine healthcare and studying sustainable energy solutions to collaborating on projects that bridge chemistry, physics, and engineering, you will gain invaluable, tangible skills every step of the way.
Your degree, your way
What sets LU’s engineering graduates apart is their interdisciplinary knowledge and skills. To follow in their footsteps, you must start by exploring the complex nature of the engineering industry and take on coursework relevant to your interests — even if that means venturing beyond your department.
Regardless of how you customise your programme, each course focuses on industry needs. For example, if mechanical engineering students are studying robotics, they might take a robotics course in Electrical Engineering or a Computer Science course in machine vision. The College of Business always offers unique courses in software skills, through which you can train in ERP with SAP, CRM with SAP, and Project Management with Primavera.
It’s trusted by the industry
The College of Engineering is home to five Research Centres with projects funded by the State of Texas. Many faculty members and students have received large stipends from official government agencies for their valuable work.
A prime example is Dr. Helen Lou, a professor at the College of Engineering. She was recently awarded US$1.44 million to lead a team of engineers in establishing and operating a new cybersecurity and cyber forensics hub as part of a project with the Department of Energy. Before this, Dr. Maryam Hamidi secured a US$173,636 grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for her project “Gulf Intracoastal Waterway – Automatic Identification System (AIS) Application.”
LU Engineering students take on co-op opportunities to gain valuable experience before they graduate. Source: Lamar University
State-of-the-art facilities abound
At LU, you’ll have unlimited access to a wide range of labs and on-campus resources set in place to bring lessons to life. The department curated these facilities to ensure you and your peers are familiar with the latest digital transformation technologies and equipped to work with advanced process automation, instrumentation, and control equipment.
“In 2023 alone, the mechanical engineering department invested more than US$1 million to upgrade its current labs and create new ones such as the Health-monitoring and Vibration Engineering Lab, 3D Printing and Robotics Lab, Automation Lab, and a state-of-the-art Computer Lab,” says Dr. Mansour Karkoub, Department Chair of LU’s Mechanical Engineering Department. “This shows the commitment of the LU leadership in providing top-notch education at an affordable cost.”
Accessibility at its finest
Studying at LU could mean you’ll never have to worry about breaking the bank. Every year, the College of Engineering awards over US$4 million in endowed scholarships to eligible students.
You could even benefit from further waivers based on academic excellence, leadership potential, or specialised talents in areas like athletics or performing arts. For graduate students, the benefits are even greater — most receive an out-of-state tuition waiver alongside a competitive scholarship worth US$1,000 per year. This effectively reduces tuition to in-state rates, significantly lowering the overall cost of earning a world-class engineering degree.
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