What is curiosity? The dictionary defines curiosity as “a strong desire to know or learn something.” As a five-year old boy, my hometown veterinarian hoisted me onto a stool and had me peer through a microscope to see a parasite that had infested my dog’s fur. That vet, perhaps unknowingly, created a burning desire of curiosity within me. A curiosity that I have carried throughout my whole life. Do you have that curiosity? Do you have a desire to learn how science moves from an idea to the energy or products that we use in our everyday lives? If so, you are already on the path to becoming an engineer.

Student life in the College of Engineering at Lamar University offers more than just going to class and homework. Through our various student organizations, students develop leadership skills, compete at competitions, and network with our local industry representatives. Students also have the opportunity to perform research alongside our faculty and present their research at scientific and engineering conferences. In addition, student support includes a Math Bootcamp (the week before the fall semester begins), an entire student success team (that includes tutoring), and an outstanding co-op program!

Your curiosity will continue to grow at Lamar University, and I look forward to seeing you at our College of Engineering events. Who knows? You may become the next NASA engineer, designing the next Curiosity Mars rover. Come See for Yourself!

Tracy Benson, Ph.D.
Interim Dean, College of Engineering
Jack Gill Endowed Chair