New Engineering Building - SCET

Scott M. Smith Building: A New Smart Building

The Smith College of Engineering and Technology (CET) has outgrown its current facilities. As of fall 2023, CET has 6,478 students with approximately one third of the students pursuing degrees in civil engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. The number of students pursuing these degrees continue to grow and we are in desperate need for a new building to accommodate this growth. We envision our students , faculty, industry and government partners collaborating in a modern, well-equipped, interactive environment to train a new generation of engineers and computer scientists, who are prepared to make immediate positive impact.

The new building will provide

  • Enhanced, collaborative learning environments using modular and flexible furnishings and spaces to accommodate emerging technologies
  • Experiential educational spaces and program-specific classrooms and labs that allow for hands-on learning experiences
  • Manufacturing facilities with designing, testing, and fabrication capabilities

Room Naming Opportunities

Electrical & Computer Engineering
Mechanical & Civil Engineering
Computer Science

A True Experiential Facility

  1. Smart Sensors

    The building will be equipped with smart sensors to monitor structural loading, heat gain and heat loss, and vital internal and external environmental factors. It will use virtual and augmented reality to educate students and visitors about cybersecurity, structural design, building heating and cooling needs, human thermal comfort, indoor and outdoor air quality, water and energy consumption and waste, and sustainability. Also, temporal data collected will be used as a part of an AI system to make the building more responsive to the environmental factors and the occupants needs for maximum efficiency. Lessons learned through AI can also be used to design better future buildings.

  2. Interactive Environments

    In comfortable community spaces, students will develop a sense of ownership, forge collaborative learning, study, and participate in college and government and industry sponsored events.

  3. Creative and Entrepreneurial Support Spaces

    Dedicated spaces for student capstone projects and design studios will enhance student learning.

  4. For More Information

    Please contact Stefan Harlan for more information (801-678-0110).

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