Amanda Escobedo

Texas State's College of Science is undergoing a name change. Amanda Escobedo
has more in this Bobcat Update.

The Dean of the College of Science has proposed a name change. The idea seems to
have widespread support among college's faculty and staff. The new name will be
the College of Science and Engineering to reflect the expanded curriculum the
unit is offering. Dr. Jitendru Tate, who has taught at Texas State since 2006,
says three new engineering specializations have evolved over the years --
manufacturing, industrial and electrical.
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The Texas State College of Science began offering engineering courses in 1999,
with a total of 13 students enrolled. Today, more then 500 students are
enrolled in what is now called the Ingram School of Engineering.
(Stand Up) "The Ingram School of engineering is located here in the Mitte
complex, where students can do hands on research in Labs such as this one"
These large labs house intimidating contraptions that give students ample
opportunity to learn about the machinery and concepts they will need in their
prospective careers. Students are currently researching and experimenting with
innovative concepts like nano technology, resin compounds, water jet lasers and
even green energy conservation techniques that will help future employers.
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Faculty members in the Ingram School of Engineering have been engaged with their
discipline by attending national conferences and reaching out to local high
schools.
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Engineering jobs in Texas are in demand, which means the Texas State program
will likely grow. For Bobcat Update, I'm Amanda Escobedo.