Concentration in Naval Science and Technology

Program Overview

All engineering students–including UC-Engineering and Wanting Engineering majors–are eligible to pursue a Concentration in Naval Science & Technology. In order to successfully complete the program, you will need to earn a total of 9 academic credits. The core curriculum consists of one required seminar course, with the remaining credits coming from the electives you select from the list of options.

Students enrolled in the concentration will join the Navy STEM Crew, through which you will participate in valuable professional and educational experiences, organised by the Southeast New England STEM Coalition. These opportunities will include seminars, field trips, and recruiting events, to help you find internships and jobs in your target field.

Application for the concentration must be filed in the Engineering Dean’s Office at least one semester prior to your expected graduation date. Forms must be signed by one of the coordinators and the chair of the students department. They must then be brought to the College of Engineering Dean’s Office for formal declaration and inclusion in the student’s file.

Naval Science & Technology Concentration Declaration Form

Curriculum

In order to complete your Concentration in Naval Science & Technology, you will need to earn the following 9 academic credits:

  • EGR 201 – Seminar in Naval Science & Technology (1 credit) taken up to 3 times.
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Remaining credits can be earned by taking classes in either of the following two areas of focus :

  • Navy-related research : BME, CHE, CVE, ELE, ISE, MCE or OCE 491/492
  • Navy-related capstone design : BME 484/485, CHE 451/452, CVE 497/498, ELE 480/481, ISE 401/402, MCE 401/402 or OCE 495/496

With prior approval, remaining credit courses may be substituted with appropriate other courses including special projects.

Coordinators

Valerie Maier-Speredelozzi, Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Rhode Island
2 East Alumni Ave, FCAE 389
Kingston, RI 02881
+1 401.874.5187
email: valerie@uri.edu

David Taggart, Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Rhode Island
2 East Alumni Ave, FCAE 289
Kingston, RI 02881
+1 401.874.5934
email: taggart@uri.edu