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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Collin Duffley throws a pitch
Collin Duffley
Nuclear Engineering

An elbow injury may have thrown the promising baseball career of Collin Duffley for a curve, but fortunately he still has his nuclear engineering career to fall back on.

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Kraig Scharn in front of Perry Hall
Kraig Scharn
Plastics Engineering

Thanks to his internship and co-op experiences, plastics engineering major Kraig Scharn ’20 discovered that sales was the right career path for him. He is now a junior technical service engineer for Entec Polymers in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Ethan Ayotte speaks at a podium at University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Ethan Ayotte
Chemical Engineering

Ethan Ayotte is preparing for a career in nuclear engineering through advanced research, leadership roles and hands-on experience with the U.S. Department of Energy.

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Nardine Faheem seated outdoors
Nardine Faheem
Mechanical Engineering

Nardine Faheem is UML’s first recipient of a three-year, $75,000 Entegris scholarship for STEM students from underrepresented populations.

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Ramsha Farooq stands in an engineering computer lab at UMass Lowell
Ramsha Farooq
Electrical Engineering

Pakistan native Ramsha Farooq ’19 came all the way to UMass Lowell for her master’s degree in electrical engineering. She’s staying in the area after landing a “perfect job” as an electrical engineer at Black & Veatch in Burlington, Mass.

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Society of Black Engineers group photo
Yrvanie Joseph
Plastics Engineering

Yrvanie Joseph is grateful for alumni scholarships because they confirm the value of her hard work and academic achievements.

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Work with the Best

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