Faculty

This area of study is administered by the Engineering committee:

Katherine Aidala, Kennedy-Schelkunoff Professor of Physics; Director of the Fimbel Maker & Innovation Lab

Requirements for the Nexus

A minimum of 18 credits:

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At least 200 work hours and responsibilities that exercise ability to think analytically and creatively, and contribute meaningfully to the organization’s stated mission and complements the student's area of focus

Additional Specifications

• Given the diversity of the engineering field, a wide range of courses can count toward the Nexus. Note that a random selection from the list of Nexus in Engineering courses provided will not be automatically approved by an Engineering Nexus advisor. It is critical for students to understand what subfields of engineering they wish to pursue and how they enhance their existing majors.

• Nexus students will develop a brief proposal outlining their specific area of focus including a course outline. Students will schedule an advising meeting with a track chair to get approval and complete a Plan of Study form to be returned to the Nexus Program office.

• The sequence of a Nexus is part of what makes it unique:

  • In preparation for the summer internship or research, students complete courses chosen in consultation with the track chair. If seeking funding through LYNK UAF, students will additionally complete orientation and advising, and online training.

  • COLL-211 is taken after the internship or research project and culminates in a presentation at LEAP Symposium.
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Courses Counting toward the Nexus

Students craft their selection of courses in consultation with a Nexus in Engineering advisor. These courses are examples of courses that have been used in the past for a particular program. See the Nexus in Engineering website for examples of how some of these courses may fit together with majors and subfields of engineering.