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U.S. Steel Dean of Engineering Gerald D. Holder

Dean Gerald HolderWelcome to the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering Web site! The Swanson School of Engineering has a strong engineering legacy built on the solid traditions of Pittsburgh's industrial past. We are at the forefront of the technological future of the city, advancing engineering in many fields, including bioengineering. This site provides information about our world-renowned faculty, bright students, and cutting-edge research. We are connected to our alumni and proud of their accomplishments in engineering, business, and entrepreneurship. Our vision for the future is growth and we plan to become a top-ranked engineering school. Visit the site often for stories of our success.

Associate Dean for Research Mark Redfern

Mark Redfern, associate dean for researchThe Swanson School of Engineering has excelled in basic and applied research during the past decade and is on the forefront of technology in several important areas including energy systems, bioengineering, micro- and nanosystems, computational modeling, and advanced materials development. We are building upon our research strengths by hiring faculty in these areas and creating new collaborations within and beyond the School. Our new Center for Energy and Center for Simulation and Modeling are our most recent expansion efforts. We also recently became a designated Engineering Research Center by the National Science Foundation as part of a five-year, $18.5 million project, in partnership along with the University of Cincinnati and the project’s lead institution, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Benedum Hall

Dedicated in 1971, Benedum Hall is home to exploration and discovery.

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