Engineering and Computer Science With a Purpose

Gonzaga University School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) graduates go beyond the fundamentals of engineering and computer science. SEAS offers many experiences for hands-on learning, applying real-world solutions both inside and outside the classroom. 

Team building 
Faculty encourage students to innovate. The project-based first-year coursework integrates teamwork, writing, public speaking, and other skills employers have come to expect from our graduates. More than a dozen SEAS clubs and student professional organizations present additional opportunities for first-year students to participate in team projects and network with others who share similar interests.

Connections with industry professionals
The undergrad experience culminates in a senior design project that involves small teams of students, a faculty advisor, and at least one industry liaison per project. Regional businesses and organizations partner with Gonzaga to provide SEAS seniors with real-world challenges and professional relationships.
A growing number of SEAS juniors successfully present their own ideas for their senior project, adding an innovative dimension to the Senior Design process. Senior design projects from 2018–2019 included:
• A “smart” helmet with sensors to trigger safety alerts to cyclists
• A filter that uses spent coffee grounds to clean water
• A “smart” traffic grid system to optimize the timing of a city’s traffic lights

Welcome to the Lilac City
Many nationally recognized businesses have expanded into the Inland Northwest to take advantage of its natural resources, outdoor recreation options, and entertainment opportunities. These businesses come to campus specifically to meet SEAS students through the Career Fair, speaker series, and other special events.

The Jesuit difference
Gonzaga University lives its mission of cura personalis—care for the whole person. It starts with respect for all individuals, building up a desire to improve the quality of life for others. From their first year to their final year, students think about challenges from local and global perspectives. Graduates continue learning throughout their lives.

A world of possibilities
Students may apply to study at theGonzaga campus in Florence, Italy, during their sophomore year, where Engineering courses are offered each spring. Additional study abroad opportunities include programs in England, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Spain. See gonzaga.edu/studyabroad for more information.