Engineering and Design

About the Engineering & Design Department


       The Engineering and Design Department, in the College of Science and Engineering, offers students four accredited (by ABET and NASAD) Bachelor of Science degrees: Industrial Design, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Polymer Materials Engineering. These programs place an emphasis on practical laboratory experiences, in addition to theoretical coursework. Each program’s curriculum is designed with input from industrial advisory committees to prepare students for professional positions in industry.



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  Your gift to the Engineering & Design Department will fund scholarships, student-faculty research, and state-of-the-art equipment.

Here's how you can help students thrive!






By gifting to the Engineering and Design Annual Scholarship Fund, you contribute to departmental scholarships. Your generosity will directly impact our students based on financial need and academic performance.


See what scholarship support means to our students and alumni in their own words...


Text reads "With the help of scholarships, I've been able to achieve academic success and participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, like building beams for the SAMPE bridge competition and working with industry partners on research projects. Their assistance has been crucial in helping me succeed and expand my horizons." Tyrone Woodard, Polymer Materials Engineering, Class of 2024

Text reads "As an out of state student, the engineering and design department scholarships have allowed me to dedicate more time to my studies, help me feel a greater connection to the community, and aided in my endeavors to graduate college debt free!" Elise Batten, Industrial Design, Class of 2024Test reads "Scholarships, to me, are not just a form of financial aid; they are an investment, a belief in student potential. They motivate recipients to strive for excellence, not just academically, but also in their contributions to their communities and respective fields. Scholarships become a catalyst for a student's growth, pushing them to not only achieve their personal goals but also make a positive impact on the world around them." Synnove Svendsen, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Class of 2025Text reads "I am appreciative of the scholarships I have received through the engineering department as they are a form of recognition for the hard work I have put into my schooling. Scholarships have provided me with time to become deeply involved in the department through departmental clubs and leadership opportunities. Any and all scholarships are incredibly impactful as they open countless doors for students and help to provide us with tools to be successful through university." Kyana Grayer, Manufacturing Engineering Class of 2024



Program Specific Support

You may also choose to support specific programs in the Engineering & Design Department:


Electrical & Computer Engineering Fund

Manufacturing Program Fund

Polymer Materials Engineering Program Fund

Western Design Center (Industrial Design Program)

WWU Society of Women Engineers

WWU Racing (Formula SAE)




A group photo of about 40 engineering students at a conference. Text reads: Thank you for supporting engineering & design students.


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