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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Scott Penfield drives a retro pink convertible filled with four passengers in Cuba.
Scott Penfield
Mechanical Engineering

Honors mechanical engineering major Scott Penfield has traveled extensively on two continents besides North America – and hopes to add a fourth before long.

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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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Julia Measmer in a biomedical engineering classroom at UMass Lowell
Julia Measmer
Biomedical Engineering

Julia Measmer’s experiments with spinach led to research with a professor.

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Shanice Kelly works in a lab with another student
Shanice Kelly
Physics and Mechanical Engineering

Shanice Kelly is a leader in multiple campus clubs because she wants to get more students of color involved in STEM, especially space science programs.

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Tiana Robinson works with another student to conduct ultrasonic testing of sidewalk concrete slabs to check their thickness and condition
Tiana Robinson
Civil Engineering

Tiana Robinson is working on a research collaboration with the city of Lowell to help inspect and monitor the city’s aging infrastructure.

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Joanita Amoah sits on bags filled with plastic bottles.
Joanita Amoah
Plastics Engineering

Joanita Amoah turned her concern about plastic pollution in Ghana into Plastoss, a recycling venture she piloted with support from the university’s DifferenceMaker and sustainability programs.

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