Welcome to the website of the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering & Sciences. In recent years WVU Tech has experienced many changes. The most recent changes were becoming a division of WVU and the separation of the Community and Technical College from WVU TECH. These changes have brought about new leadership to TECH, with a new vision for a brighter future. As the Dean of the LCN College of Engineering & Sciences,I am very excited and proud to be part of this new leadership team. Because TECH is one of the two leading institutions providing a wide variety of undergraduate engineering programs in the State of West Virginia, our College has a critical role to play in the economic and technological development of the State.

In the summer of 2008, the Departments of Biology, Chemistry/ Physics and Mathematics were merged into the LCN College of Engineering to form the new LCN College of Engineering & Sciences. These new changes in the College represent a unique opportunity for us to be at the forefront of undergraduate STEM education within the State of West Virginia and beyond. In addition to our traditional disciplines in engineering, sciences and technology, our new academic entity is in a position to develop and create innovative curriculum in interdisciplinary fields that combines science, mathematics, engineering and technology. Our talented faculty are hard at work exploring these possibilities.

Our college has been a leader in undergraduate engineering & technology education for more than fifty years. As our society experience swift changes and advancements especially in the areas of engineering and technology, our students will face vast transformation and opportunity as they pursue careers in industry. The college is continually adapting to these new technological demands and changes to help provide West Virginia with competent and well-rounded engineers, scientists and technologists that can help the state become more competitive. The College is proud to be the home of talented and enthusiastic students, dedicated faculty and staff, and outstanding and accomplished alumni.

The College offers more than 15 undergraduate programs in engineering, science, technology and mathematics. All of our engineering and three engineering technology programs are ABET accredited. I encourage you to explore our web pages and learn more about our academic programs.

Paul O. Steranka, Jr. D-Ing, PE
Interim Dean