The UMass Lowell Francis College of Engineering provides talent and technology in engineering, advanced materials, advanced manufacturing, electronics and sustainable energy. 
Susan Roberts.

Meet Dean Susan Roberts

As dean, I am dedicated to fostering a collaborative, transparent and supportive culture that promotes excellence in all aspects of our college. I invite you to join us—whether as a student, alumnus, industry partner or fellow educator—as we shape the next chapter of the Francis College of Engineering. This is a place where ideas flourish, confidence takes hold,and engineers emerge. I’m proud to lead this exceptional community and look forward to all we will accomplish together. Read more about Dean Roberts vision.

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Chris & Paula White
Engineering

The founders of what has become a multimillion dollar premium, all-natural cookie dough and ice cream sandwich company hold degrees in engineering.

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 Christine Clancy smiles in an office in Lowell
Christine Clancy
Civil and Environmental Engineering

As Lowell’s city engineer, civil and environmental engineering alum Christine Clancy ’06 is responsible for infrastructure projects on streets, bridges and sidewalks throughout the city – including those on the campus of her alma mater.

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Flore Stécie Norcéide at laptop
Flore Stécie Norcéide
Computer Engineering

Flore Stécie Norcéide won an Oprah Winfrey Scholarship to study computer engineering here.

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Javier Palma
Electrical Engineering, UTeach

Javier Palma is earning a teaching license along with his B.S. in electrical engineering.

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Fidel Castro
Computer Engineering

Honors transfer student Fidel Castro wants to make a name for himself in the field of nanotechnology manufacturing.

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Maureen Kelly
Maureen Kelly
Civil & Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering

A service-learning capstone in Lowell and Haiti transformed Maureen Kelly’s civil engineering education — and her life. She now works for a firm that supports her ongoing volunteer work in Haiti and her mentoring of current students.

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Work with the Best

The Francis College of Engineering is currently searching for faculty members in a number of positions.