Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science

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Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
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Established	1864
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City	New York City
State	New York
Country	United States
Campus	Urban
Website	engineering.columbia.edu

The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (commonly referred to as Columbia Engineering) is the engineering and applied science school of Columbia University. It was established in 1864 and is located in New York City. The school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in various fields of engineering and applied science.

History

The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science was originally founded as the School of Mines in 1864. It was the first mining and metallurgy school in the United States. Over the years, the school expanded its curriculum to include other engineering disciplines and was renamed several times. In 1997, the school received a significant endowment from Chinese businessman Zheng Fu, and it was subsequently renamed the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science.

Academics

The school offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of engineering and applied science. Some of the major departments include:

• Department of Biomedical Engineering
• Department of Chemical Engineering
• Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics
• Department of Computer Science
• Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering
• Department of Electrical Engineering
• Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research
• Department of Mechanical Engineering

Research

Columbia Engineering is known for its cutting-edge research in various fields. The school has numerous research centers and institutes, including:

• Data Science Institute
• Earth Institute
• Institute for Data Sciences and Engineering
• Nanotechnology Center

Campus

The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science is located on the Morningside Heights campus of Columbia University in New York City. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities, including modern laboratories, research centers, and collaborative spaces for students and faculty.

Notable Alumni

The school has produced many notable alumni who have made significant contributions to various fields. Some of the notable alumni include:

• Herbert H. Lehman, former Governor of New York
• Robert A. Millikan, Nobel Prize-winning physicist
• Amar Bose, founder of Bose Corporation

Related Pages

• Columbia University
• School of Mines
• Engineering
• Applied Science
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

See Also

• List of engineering schools
• List of Columbia University people

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