Technical Skills by Major

Instrumentation: UV/Vis spectroscopy, NMR spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, GC-MS, thermocycler, nucleic acid sequencer, microplate reader

Lab Techniques: Gel electrophoresis and SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, primer design and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), QPCR, sterile lab technique, cell culture, nucleic acid isolation and purification, protein isolation and purification (chromatography, centrifugation, dialysis), enzyme thermodynamics and kinetics, transfection and transformation, chemical synthesis and purification (distillation, extraction, chromatography, rotary evaporator, crystallization), inert atmosphere and Schlenk line techniques, titration, dissection of preserved specimens, four-probe electrical measurement, Bragg diffraction  

Software and computational skills: ChemDraw, PyMol, TopSpin, Python, Protein DataBank (PDB), NCBI suite (including BLAST, GenBank), Orca Quantum Chemistry software, LoggerPro, Microsoft Office 

Design Skills: Multi-scale civic and institutional projects (educational facilities, museums, theaters, libraries, etc.), mixed use projects, multi-unit housing and urban design

Building Technology and Systems Knowledge: Building materials and assemblies, structures, environmental systems, sustainable design, site planning and landscape and contract documents  

Digital Skills: 2D drawing & 3D modeling using AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino 3D, ArchiCAD, SketchUp. Rendering using Maxwell, V-Ray and Artlantis. Image editing and formatting using Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator. Daylighting and energy analysis using Ecotect 

Technical Skills: Nucleic Acid Isolation and Purification, Protein and Nucleic Acid Electrophoresis, Protein Biochemistry, Cell Culture, Husbandry and Culture of Model Organisms, Western Blotting, Primer Design & Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Process Control and Bioreactor Operation, Mass Transfer Principles, Genetic Cloning, Transfection, and Transformation, Enzyme Thermodynamics and Kinetics

Software: MATLAB, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace

Soft Skills: Scientific writing – Proficient in preparing research reports, articles, and documentation for academic and professional audiences, Oral Communication – Experienced in presenting complex scientific concepts and findings to diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders

Technical Skills: Analog and digital circuit design, including amplifier and filter design for bio-signal processing, breadboarding, soldering and PCB layout for prototyping biomedical devices, Data acquisition & signal processing, analysis and filtering

Software: MATLAB, LabVIEW, Multisim, C++, Python, SolidWORKS, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace

Test Instruments & Devices: Oscilloscope, function generator, digital multimeter, and regulated power supplies, TI MSP430 microcontroller, Arduino, train gauges and load cells, Spectrum analyzer

Medical Devices & Sensors: Vernier Biomedical Sensors (EMG, EKG/ECG, pulse oximeter (SPO2), blood pressure cuff, and spirometer), Ultrasound Probe, Doppler Flowmeter, Thermocouples and Temperature Sensors

Additional Skills: 3D printing for rapid prototyping, Familiarity with regulatory standards (ISO 13485; FDA 21 CFR Part 820), Biomaterials selection and testing for compatibility with human tissue

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Project, PowerPoint), decision tools, database design, data analysis, systems analysis and design

Professional Skills: Project management, risk management and operations skills, oral, written, and presentation skills, team processes, leadership, negotiations, analytical decision making

Technical Skills: Structural analysis and design, foundation engineering and soil mechanics, fluid mechanics and hydraulics, surveying and geospatial analysis, Environmental engineering practices

Software: AutoCAD, Civil3D, Revit, MATLAB, Python, Microsoft Office

Field Instruments & Tools: Total Station & GPS Equipment, Concrete testing equipment: slump testing, cylinder compression testing, Schmidt hammer, environmental & geotechnical equipment

Technical Skills: Analog and digital circuit design, building and testing, reading schematics, software development and testing, debugging of software, hardware testing and design, interface design, ROS, parallel programming, software requirements specifications and documentation, UML diagrams

Operating Systems: Windows, Linux/Unix

Software: LabVIEW, Quartus Prime, Multisim, Wireshark, Cadence, Visual Studio, GitHub and repository/version control tools, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Programming Languages: C, C++, Verilog, MATLAB, Assembly (ARM), Python, SQL/SQLite

Test Instruments: Oscilloscope, function generator, digital multimeter, power supply, breadboard, assembly language, and hardware emulators

Devices: Nios II soft microprocessor, Intel Altera Max10 FPGA, DE10-Lite FPGA Development Boards, BJT’s, OP-Amps, TTL, CMOS, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32

Technical Skills: MS Office (Excel, Access, Project, Teams), programming, decision tools, database design, data analysis, systems analysis and design, troubleshooting software, hardware, and systems

Management Skills: Project management, risk management and operations skills, oral, written, and presentation skills, team processes, leadership, negotiations, analytical decision making

Operating Systems: Windows, Linux/Unix

Programming Languages: Java, Python, SQL

Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, Windows Server, Kali Software: Cisco IOS, VMware Workstation, VirtualBox, Wireshark Oracle

Programming Languages: Java, Shell, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, Python

Note: Every student would add to the lists based on the electives they’ve taken

Programming Languages: Java, C, C++, SQL, Assembly, R, Python

Software: Visual Studio, Eclipse, MySQL, Oracle, VirtualBox, Office

Operating Systems: Windows, Linux

Note: Every student would add to the lists based on the electives they’ve taken

Programming Languages: Java, C, C++, SQL, Assembly, R, Python

Software: Visual Studio, Eclipse, MySQL, Oracle, VirtualBox, Office

Operating Systems: Windows, Linux

Note: Every student would add to the lists based on the electives they’ve taken

Project Management Programs: Primavera P6, On-Center, Procore, Bluebeam, RSMeans

Design Programs: Revit

Field Instruments: Total station, Theodolite, Automatic level, sensing and mapping (GPS/3D model/LiDAR scanning)

Microsoft Programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project

Professional Skills: Project management, risk management and contract management, oral, written, and presentation skills, team processes, leadership, negotiations, analytical decision making

Network Software: Cisco Packet Tracer, Nmap, Maltego, SGLite Browser, Wireshark, Network Miner Forensic & Security Software: Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer, Cain, Lophtcrack, Autopsy, Volatility

Programming Languages: Java, C, C++, SQL, Bash Scripting, Python

Software: Visual Studio, Eclipse, REDCap, Adobe Creative Suite

Hardware: Workstations, servers, desktops, KVM’s, Raspberry Pi, Network hardware

Operating Systems: Ubuntu/Debian/CentOS/Arch Linux, Windows 8/10, MacOS

Programming: SQL, Python, R, R Studio, MATLAB, JupyterLab, C++, Microsoft Excel, Java, LaTeX

Applications: Eclipse, Blender, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, VESC Tool

Technologies/Frameworks: GitHub, Junit

Analytical Skills: Data Visualization and Analysis, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), Formal Writing

Technical Skills: Analog and digital circuit design, building and testing, reading schematics, electric machines, transformers, 3-phase systems

Operating Systems: Windows

Software: LabVIEW, Quartus Prime, Multisim, Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code IDEs, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Programming Languages: C, C++, Verilog, MATLAB, Python

Test Instruments: Oscilloscope, function/signal generator, digital multimeter, power supply, Vector Network Analyzer

Devices: Nios II soft microprocessor, Intel Altera Max10 FPGA, DE10-Lite FPGA Development Board, BJT’s, OP-Amps, TTL, CMOS, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32

Technical Skills: Machining, CNC operation, strength testing, casting, welding, analog and digital circuit design Texas Instrument MSP430, FPGA Altera’s Cyclone II

Design: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Mechanical Desktop, technical drawings

Software: MATLAB, Simulink, Working Model (2-D), PSpice, Agilent VEE, LabVIEW, Quartus II, Multisim, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Programming Languages: C, C++, VHDL

Test Instruments: Oscilloscope, function generator, digital multimeter, power supply, micrometer, dial bore gauge, Arduino

Design Process and Visualization: Ideation, Concept Sketching and Product Illustration (digital), 3D Fabrication— Formstorming to Prototyping, Design Research, Graphic Design, Data Visualization, Photography

Software: SolidWorks, Rhino 3D, KeyShot, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Sketchbook, Procreate, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Fabrication Skills: Traditional fabrication techniques in wood, metal and plastic. Digital fabrication techniques in additive and subtractive (RP) manufacturing

Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, Windows Server, Kali Software: Cisco IOS, VMware Workstation, VirtualBox, Wireshark Oracle

Programming Languages: Java, Shell, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, Python

Note: Every student would add to the lists based on the electives they’ve taken

See major concentration for more details. 

Design Project Types: Retail, hospitality, residential, corporate

Technical Knowledge: Building structure, materials selection and specification, environmental systems, furniture selection and specification, construction documentation, lighting, building regulations, sustainability, WELL building, and Universal Design

Digital Skills: Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Enscape, Adobe Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Project experience: Multiuse housing, commercial, retail, hospitality, and healthcare

Engineering: Materials testing, flow devices, strain gauges, welding, casting, Tinius Olsen impact tester, FEA, Engineering Graphics, Machine Design, Thermal Analysis, Materials testing with Instron Equipment, Simulation Based Design, Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Software: BASIC Programming, C++, SolidWorks, SolidWorks Simulation FEA, Mechanical Graphics, AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop 6, Working Model 2D, MATLAB, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint)

Manufacturing: CAMWorks, G programming language (G-code), Document management systems (Agile), enterprise resource planning (Chess), manufacturing execution systems (DataSweep MES), CNC milling on 3 axes.

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, Project, PowerPoint), data and systems analysis and design

Professional Skills: Project management, oral, written, and presentation skills, team processes, leadership, negotiations, analytical decision making