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Features: June 17, 2002
Five Graduate Engineering Programs Rank
in U.S. News Top 25
 U.S
News & World Report has named five Rensselaer engineering
graduate programs among the top 25 in the nation.
Rensselaer's biomedical program earned a
ranking of 18th, civil engineering ranked 23rd, electrical
engineering garnered the 17th slot in its category, materials
sciences, one of the oldest materials departments in the
country, ranked 19th, and mechanical engineering continued
its history of excellence with a ranking of 18th. The
U.S. News "Best Graduate Schools" issue prints
only the top 10 in each category but compiles more
detailed rankings that can be accessed online for a
fee.
Rensselaer's engineering graduate program
overall ranked 31st in the nation.
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According to U.S News & World
Report, Rensselaer's biomedical program earned a
ranking of 18th, civil engineering ranked 23rd, electrical
engineering garnered the 17th slot in its category,
and materials sciences, one of the oldest materials
departments in the country, ranked 19th.
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"These rankings are indicative of the
respect that our graduate programs and departments have
earned among their peers. I am proud of our faculty, staff,
and students who continue to contribute to the quality and
relevance of our graduate programs," said William "Bud"
Baeslack '78, dean of engineering.
"The hiring of more than 20 new junior
and senior faculty during this past year in key research
focus areas, the creation of new faculty constellations
in IT and biotechnology, and construction of the new Center
for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies will serve
to further advance the excellence and reputation of Rensselaer's
graduate programs," said Baeslack.
"As we further implement the Rensselaer
Plan, we fully expect to see all of our programs advance
in the rankings, and some ultimately into the top 10,"
Baeslack said.
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