Welcome to the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
Our mission is to provide engineering and computer science students with a holistic education so they are prepared to take on society's challenges and opportunities in socially, ethically and professionally responsible ways.
It is an extreme honor to be the dean of USD's Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering and to be entrusted with helping develop the next generation of engineering and computing leaders.
We believe in an engineering education that develops the ability in our students to understand the broad impact of the things they design and the problems they solve. They will seek to balance their ideas with dialogue and thought regarding who is affected, who is empowered, who is marginalized and how the environment is impacted, alongside more in-depth analysis into technical viability and economic impact. This ability is a foundational element of leadership and of what we call a Changemaker Engineer.
On behalf of the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, we are thrilled about your interest in the University of San Diego and I personally wish you well in the pursuit of your higher education.
Chell Roberts, PhD
Founding Dean
Engineers are the hope for our future
"If you want to change the world. If you want to make a real impact. If you have a technical inclination, but aren't really sure because you think of engineers, perhaps, as something that's not exciting. Then, you're not thinking about USD engineering... This is a space where you can create something different and more impactful than you've ever done in your life... If you are waiting for that opportunity, this is where it happens."
Dean Chell Roberts