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Department Advisors

Who is my Advisor?

To find out who your advisor is check on SPIRE under "Academics" or come into the Office of Student Affairs, located in 126 Marston Hall.  

Advisors in your Department help you choose courses and guide you through the specific requirements of your major.

The names of the Chief Undergraduate Advisors/Undergraduate Program Directors are as follows:

  • Chemical Engineering:  Sarah Perry
  • Civil & Environmental Engineering: Kara Peterman
  • Electrical & Computer Engineering: Bill Leonard
  • Mechanical & Industrial Engineering:
    • Mary Sheehan, Chief Undergraduate Advisor
    • Steve de Bruyn Kops, Undergrad Program Director
  • Biomedical Engineering: Sam Wojda (direct courses questions to Natalia Kolk)

The names of the Graduate Program Directors are as follows:

  • Chemical Engineering: Ashish Kulkarni
  • Civil & Environmental Engineering: Eric Gonzales
  • Electrical & Computer Engineering: Wayne Burleson
  • Mechanical Engineering: Govind Srimathveeravalli
  • Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management: Ana Murial
  • Biomedical Engineering: Joyita Dutta

You may also call the department directly:

Biomedical Engineering: (413) 545-0042
Chemical Engineering: (413) 545-2507
Civil & Environmental Engineering: (413) 545-2508
Electrical & Computer Engineering: (413) 545-8721
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering: (413) 545-2505

College-Wide Advising

The academic dean, advisors, and staff members in the Office of Student Affairs offer assistance to all Engineering students. 

How do I get into my Engineering major?

Each engineering department has specific criteria for admission. Please visit the Declare a major in Engineering  page for more information

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