Milwaukee School Of Engineering

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Milwaukee School of Engineering

Established	1903
Type	Private
Academic term	Quarter
Endowment	$43,934,349^[1]
President	Hermann Viets, Ph.D.
Faculty	122 in
Students	2427
Undergraduates	2203
Postgraduates	224
Location	Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Address	1025 N Broadway St Milwaukee, WI 53202-3109
Campus	Urban 16 acres (0 ha)
Colors	Red and white
Mascot	Roscoe Raider (pirate)
Website	msoe.edu

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The Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is a private university located in a vibrant neighborhood in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. MSOE is best known for its applications-oriented curriculum, close association with business and industry, and extremely high placement rate (98%). The university has an enrollment of more than 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students as of fall 2007.

For 2008, MSOE was again among U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges and Universities" in the country,^[1] ranking 10th Best Undergraduate Colleges in the Midwest. Also, MSOE ranked 11th in the Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs category among colleges whose highest degree is a master's, and MSOE's B.S. in Industrial Engineering degree was ranked 4th among Engineering Specialties in the Industrial/Manufacturing category. MSOE is also recognized on the Best Midwestern Colleges listing by Princeton Review. ^[2]

MSOE's logo was designed by Brooks Stevens, a noted industrial engineer. Stevens created the familiar red and white logo for "The Diamond Jubilee" celebration in 1978.^[3]

Academics

The Fred Loock Engineering Center at MSOE

The curricula at MSOE are centered around engineering, engineering technology, nursing, computers, business, architectural engineering, and building construction. MSOE's primary focus is on undergraduate education, however, they do offer ten master's programs. In 2007, MSOE had 121 full-time faculty members, 64% of whom held a doctoral degree. Professors teach all courses; teaching assistants are not used. The current student to faculty ratio is 12:1.^[4] In 1995, MSOE became one of the first U.S. universities to offer a four-year graduation guarantee.^[5]

Academic Programs

MSOE has seven full-time bachelor of science programs in engineering: architectural, biomedical, computer, electrical, industrial, mechanical and software. A part-time engineering degree is also offered. MSOE's Rader School of Business offers degrees in business, international business, management and management information systems. Additional four-year undergraduate programs are nursing, construction management and technical communication. Two-year transfer programs leading to B.S. degrees are offered in electrical and mechanical engineering technology and management.

MSOE confers master's degrees in cardiovascular studies, engineering, engineering management, environmental engineering, medical informatics, perfusion, structural engineering, nursing, marketing and export management and new product management.

Study-Abroad Programs

MSOE has study-abroad exchange agreements with two universities, the Fachhochschule Lübeck^[6] in Germany and the Czech Technical University^[7] (CTU) in Prague, Czech Republic. At both foreign universities, all courses are taught in English. The Lübeck program is a junior year option for students majoring in electrical engineering, international business, or mechanical engineering. Participants on both sides of the exchange receive degrees from both universities. The CTU program is open to various majors and most notably offers a junior-year February through June exchange option to students in architectural engineering or construction management.

Accreditation

MSOE is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Individual program accreditations are identified in academic catalogs and on the MSOE website [www.msoe.edu].

Campus

MSOE's campus occupies nearly 16 acres in downtown Milwaukee.

Residence Halls

MSOE has three residence halls, located together near the north end of campus. Roy W. Johnson Hall (RWJ) and Margaret Loock Residence Hall (MLH), constructed in 1967, are traditional residence halls; while Regents Hall is arranged apartment style.

Academic and Administration Buildings

MSOE has more laboratories than classrooms.^[8] The Allen Bradley Hall of Science and the Fred Loock Engineering Center house the mechanical and electrical engineering departments and the School of Nursing.

In 1980, MSOE's newly constructed Walter Schroeder Library was dedicated by former U.S. President Gerald Ford.^[9] In addition to the library, the building houses numerous classrooms plus faculty and administrative offices.

In 1987, MSOE acquired the building that would be dedicated as the Student Life and Campus Center in 1991. It was built in the 1940s and once housed offices and the bottling plant of Blatz Brewery.^[3]

In 1989, MSOE acquired the Valentin Blatz Brewing Company Office Building, converting it into the Alumni Partnership Center.^[10]

In 2006, MSOE acquired the former Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, located at 1000 N. Broadway and is in the process of renovating it for use as The Grohmann Museum to house the Man at Work: The Eckhart G. Grohmann Collection as well as faculty offices.^[11]

Athletic Facilities

In 2004, MSOE's 210,000 square foot Kern Center was completed, adding a hockey arena, basketball arena, fitness center, running track, and field house to its downtown campus. MSOE's Kern Center houses many of the sports teams' facilities, along with recreational areas for students and the Counseling Services, Health Services and the Servant-Leadership Office.

Notable Alumni

Allen J. Carlson (1979, MET), President and CEO, Sun Hydraulics.
James I. Finley (1968, EE), Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology.
Larry A. Schotz (1973, EET), inventor of the car radio adapter for CD players.^[12]
Joseph J. Rencis (1980, Architectural and Building Construction Engineering Technology (ABCET)), ASME Fellow.^[13]^[14]

Athletics

Mascot of MSOE Athletic Teams: Roscoe Raider.

The school colors are red and white. MSOE's 21 athletic teams compete in NCAA Division III. Men's varsity sports consist of baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, ice hockey, rowing, soccer, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling. Women's varsity sports are basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. A wide variety of club and intramural sports are also offered.^[15]

History

At the dawn of the 20th century, new occupations emerged in technical fields as the use of electrical and mechanical power was greatly accelerated. Engineers and technicians were in great demand, but few people were available who had the formal education and technical training. Industry's need spurred the development of progressive programs of technical education.

In this context, Oscar Werwath organized the School of Engineering of Milwaukee in 1903. Werwath was a practicing engineer who graduated from European technical schools in the late 19th Century. He was the first person to plan an American educational institution based on an applications-oriented curriculum.^[16]

From the beginning, leaders of business and industry cooperated in the institution's development, and a close relationship was established that has continued throughout MSOE's history.^[16] Such organizations as Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) and Johnson Controls, have a history of supporting MSOE with donations and lab equipment.

External links

References

1. ^ Milwaukee School of Engineering. America's Best Colleges 2008. U.S. News & World Report (2007). Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
2. ^ MSOE Undergraduate Engineering Programs ranked 11th overall in U.S. News & World Report. MSOE (2007-08-17). Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
3. ^ Whole Student Life Handbook. MSOE (2006-09). Retrieved on 2006-10-05.
4. ^ Quick Facts - Milwaukee School of Engineering. MSOE. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
5. ^ MSOE Offers Four-Year Graduation Guarantee. MSOE (1995-07-25). Archived from the original on 2005-05-07. Retrieved on 2006-10-09.
6. ^ Lübeck University of Applied Sciences. MSOE. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
7. ^ Czech Technical University. MSOE. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
8. ^ MSOE - College Closeup. Peterson's (2006-02-01). Retrieved on 2006-10-09.
9. ^ Walter Schroeder Library. MSOE. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
10. ^ Alumni Partnership Center. MSOE (2006-01-10). Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
11. ^ Grohmann Museum. MSOE (2007-08-24). Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
12. ^ MSOE Recognizes Outstanding Alumni. MSOE (2000-12-05). Archived from the original on 2006-07-08. Retrieved on 2006-09-22.
13. ^ Honors and Awards of Joseph J. Rencis. Joseph J. Rencis. Retrieved on 2006-09-22.
14. ^ ASME Fellows. ASME (2006-01-13). Retrieved on 2006-10-07.
15. ^ MSOE Athletics Home Page. MSOE. Retrieved on 2006-09-20.
16. ^ History. MSOE (2005). Retrieved on 2007-08-24.

• • [ e] Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association
*Shondell/Dunlap League:* Ball State • IPFW • Lewis • Loyola • Mercyhurst • Ohio State • Quincy *Coleman League:* Carthage • Clarke • Central State • MSOE

• • [ e] Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association
Adrian College • Concordia University • Finlandia University • Lawrence University • Marian College • MSOE • Minnesota Crookston • Northland College

• • [ e] Northern Athletics Conference
Alverno • Aurora • Benedictine • Concordia Chicago • Concordia, Wisconsin • Dominican University • Edgewood • Lakeland (WI) • Maranatha Baptist Bible • Marian College (WI) • MSOE (provisional) • Rockford • Wisconsin Lutheran

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Concordia, Wisconsin • Lakeland, Wisconsin • Maranatha Baptist Bible • Milwaukee School of Engineering

• • [ e] Midwestern Undergraduate Private Engineering Colleges
Cedarville University • Indiana Institute of Technology • Kettering University • Lawrence Technological University • Milwaukee School of Engineering • Ohio Northern University • Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology • Saint Louis University • Tri-State University • University of Detroit Mercy • University of Evansville • Valparaiso University

• • [ e] Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
*Milwaukee Area:* Alverno • Cardinal Stritch • Concordia • Marquette • Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design • Milwaukee School of Engineering • Mount Mary • Wisconsin Lutheran *Greater Wisconsin Area:* Beloit • Carroll • Carthage • Edgewood • Lakeland (WI) • Lawrence • Marian (WI) • Northland • Ripon (WI) • Silver Lake • St. Norbert • Viterbo

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