Department Chair Statement

Thomas Edwards

Thomas Edwards

Thank you for your interest in the newest department at Temple College of Engineering.

The Department of Engineering, Technology, and Management is the academic home of degree programs with a focus on industrial practice (BS Engineering, BS Engineering Technology, BS Industrial and Systems Technology, and MS Engineering Management). Placing these programs under one department will enable departmental leadership to focus on the needs of these programs and on outreach to industry employers.  This focus will support both the development of opportunities for our graduates and program designs relevant to the evolving needs of industry.  

The faculty of the department are oriented to the practice of engineering rather than grant-funded research. The department’s programs share a common alignment to industrial applications rather than research.  The proposed new department will support the College growth strategy with a focus on outreach to employers.  This focus complements the recent college successes in establishing key areas of strength in research by capitalizing by our student's successes and strengths in business.

Tom Edwards
Department Chair