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UMass Amherst Engineering aims to prepare students to solve complex, multidisciplinary societal problems with awareness of the ethical and social impacts of technology.

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The vision of the University of Massachusetts Amherst is to advance the boundaries of creating and using knowledge, leading the way toward a just and sustainable future for all. As the flagship public land-grant university of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, we expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use our knowledge for the betterment of the world.

Our Mission
The mission of the College of Engineering at UMass Amherst is to provide a world-class, accessible engineering education that produces diverse, globally aware, and technically strong engineering practitioners and leaders; to conduct innovative research that advances knowledge and serves the economic needs of the Commonwealth and the nation; and to contribute to solving complex societal challenges.

Our vision is for the College to be widely recognized as a leading public college of engineering—the enthusiastic first choice for diverse students and faculty, a preeminent source of engineering workforce and innovators in the region and around the world and distinguished by excellence and equity in engineering education and revolutionary, world-class research. We strive to be a top 25 public engineering college in the nation.

Why We're In KEEN
KEEN’s mission aligns with the university and college strategic plans: UMass Amherst Engineering aims to prepare students to solve complex, multidisciplinary societal problems with awareness of the ethical and social impacts of technology. Classroom values of cultivating student habits and behaviors that support problem-solving, innovation, and impact are shared by the leadership of our campus.

Current Work
The 3Cs have emerged naturally in our undergraduate curriculum, especially in areas which contribute to certificate programs and extra-curricular opportunities:

• Integrated Concentration in STEM (iCons). The UMass Amherst iCons program enables students to tackle global challenges as part of their undergraduate degree coursework. Currently there are three thematic areas: biomedicine, clean energy, and sustainable food-water-climate. Students take one class each year which counts towards their degree, but it provides more real-world connection. Engineering contributes to all three of these and is currently taking the lead in designing the courses for a fourth track in AI and the Future of Work. The new AI track will open this opportunity to more of our students, especially those in electrical and computer engineering.


• INNOVATE Certificate. The new pan-campus Integrated Innovation and Entrepreneurship (INNOVATE) Certificate led by the College of Engineering, in partnership with the Colleges of Natural Sciences, Information and Computer Sciences , Nursing, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Management, is designed to empower students to think differently, connect theory to practice, question the status quo, and create an environment where diverse
  perspectives and ideas can connect.


• UMass I-Corps Program. The College of Engineering is the lead for the UMass I-corps site, an integral member of the newly established NSF I-Corps New England Hub program whose mission is to accelerate technology translation, entrepreneurial training and workforce development, economic impact, and collaboration and communication. UMass I-Corps site also provides a wide range of innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives and resources in partnership with our Technology Transfer Office, UMass Innovation Institute, and numerous other centers, institutes, and resources.


• PIT@UMass. The Public Interest Technology (PIT) @UMass initiative focuses on creating socially responsible solutions to the challenges of a technology-driven world. UMass offers a PIT Certificates through a cross-campus collaborative effort. The five-course PIT Certificate is open to all undergraduate students regardless of major, equipping them with essential skill and knowledge at the intersection of society, technology, and the public interest.


• Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship. The College of Engineering partners with the Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship to foster innovation and entrepreneurship across campus and throughout the Commonwealth through startup competitions, partnerships with local businesses, and expert guidance.