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

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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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Imogen O'Brien poses in an engineering lab.
Imogen O’Brien
Mechanical Engineering

Transfer student Imogen O’Brien became a lead student researcher at UMass Lowell's Baseball Research Center.

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Joshua Walsh standing in front of solar panels
Joshua Walsh
Environmental Engineering

An honors seminar led Joshua Walsh to design a drinking water system and solar grid for a center in Haiti.

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UMass Lowell Plastics Engineering student Patrick McCallum interns at Wittmann Battenfeld
Patrick McCallum
Plastics Engineering

Patrick McCallum got a leg up on his plastics engineering career with an internship at Wittmann Battenfeld, where he worked alongside the company's president, alum David Preusse '85.

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Kevin Twitchell wearing a mask at his job at Brooks Automation
Kevin Twitchell
Criminal Justice, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Kevin Twitchell graduated the first time as a criminal justice major – and then switched direction, going back to school at night to get a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology.

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Chemical engineering student Nicholas Langberg presenting on stage
Nicholas Langberg
Chemical Engineering

By working with the Office of International Experiences & Study Abroad, chemical engineering major Nicholas Langberg was able to add a two-month internship to his summer school program in Germany.

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Fatin Rahman posing with another student in front of Society for Women Engineers booth.
Fatin Rahman
Civil Engineering

Fatin Rahman combines her skills for academics and leadership to inspire women and underrepresented students in engineering.

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