Our Engineering and Public Policy students are impressive not only in their engineering skills - and most already have some years of traditional engineering practice under their belts - but in their broad view of engineering related public policy. They are outstanding in their analytical skills, their writing skills, and their presentation skills, because of what they arrive with, and how the Engineering and Public Policy program educates them across disciplines and across cultures. Most students are not satisfied with one of the program's seven specializations, choosing instead to combine two. We are educating a new kind of leader in engineering, one who will influence public policy in the making, and who can implement those public policies. The program requirements ensure that students gain a foundation in public policy, that they deepen their engineering technical knowledge, and that they merge these through a capstone course, and in their required scholarly practicum/internship.

If you are interested in hiring one of our students, consider hiring one on a part-time basis while he or she studies; on a full-time basis in the summer as he or she fulfills the scholarly practicum/internship requirement (and derive the added benefit of faculty mentoring while you employ our student); or full-time after graduation. They will introduce you to a new engineer.

For more information, contact the MEPP program coordinator, Mr. Al Santos, or the MEPP program Co-Directors: Dr. Matthias Ruth, Roy Weston Professor of Public Policy, or Dr. Deborah Goodings, Professor of Civil Engineering. Employers can also contact the Career Services Office in the Clark School of Engineering, or in the School of Public Policy.