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Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering

Our Vision: Premier Engineering College in the Nation, Recognized for Academic Excellence, Accessibility, Industrial Partnerships and Community Engagement

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Solving Tomorrow's Challenges Today


Dean’s Message:

Sanjeev Kumar, Dean

Welcome to “This Place” we proudly call the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering, one of the premier colleges of engineering in the nation. This is the place where our students get top quality education, our faculty innovates through world-class research and scholarship, and our staff provide dedicated support to our faculty and students to ensure their success. This is the place where we have trained thousands of alumni who went on to become successful entrepreneurs; distinguished engineers, scientists, and mathematicians; and thoughtful citizens serving the communities they live in.

This is the place where you start a new chapter of your life, you realize your dreams, you build relationships forever, and you create life-long memories. This place is waiting for you to start your educational journey; ready to lend a helping hand as you sail through uncharted waters, which may be rough sometimes; and enjoy the Jack’s commitment and hospitality designed with only one goal in mind - your success. Bring your passion to learn and leave rest to us. Please visit us and allow us to show you what the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering has to offer.

This is the place we call our home. We are the Engineering Jacks! I would like to have the opportunity to personally welcome you to “This Place.” GO JACKS!

Explore Our Majors and Careers

Real-life experiences and opportunities await you.

Are you ready for a rewarding career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM)? Whatever your interest, we will prepare you for the future through a rigorous, practical education focused on problem-solving in one of many STEM majors offered in our six departments in the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering.

You can also enhance your degree with many options for real-life work experience right here in Brookings or nearby. Most of our students complete part-time work in their major before graduation at nearby engineering/manufacturing companies who are eager to hire our students and graduates.

We also offer opportunities for world-class research experience and graduate study for those who want to change the world through a career in research and development.

Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering Events

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May 4

Order of Engineer Ceremony

Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering News

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Dick and Karen McComish look on after unveiling the signage naming the new McComish Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

SDSU, college celebrate McComish Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

South Dakota State University leaders, faculty, staff, students and supporters celebrated a Montana couple whose investment has endowed the McComish Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering. A $5 million gift from Richard “Dick” and Karen McComish created the university’s first endowed and named department. The McComishes were honored at an April 26 naming ceremony and reception at Chicoine Architecture, Mathematics and Engineering Hall.
Senior design team

Engineering students design affordable prosthetics to help amputees in war-torn countries

A team of South Dakota State University mechanical engineering students have designed a cheap and affordable prosthetic that can be made and built with materials readily available around the world.

Engineering Expo winners announced

Please proviSenior engineering students put their year’s efforts on display at the Engineering Expo April 23 at the Raven Precision Agriculture Center. The winning entry was a drone battery swapping station entered by Justin Potts, Daniel Messerli, Mason Krause, Ethan Ellender and Cory Kleve. They built a modified drone and landing station that swaps drone batteries autonomously, allowing for a quick and self-sufficient swap. The portable station can be powered by wall power or a battery. Second place went to the team of Marcus Decker, Riley Spade and Adam and Alan Cowl, who redesigned the drivetrain for the off-road Baja vehicle for the Society of Automotive Engineers contest. Tying for third were a sprayer trainer stand (see photo and description below) and a wearable intravenous sleeve designed by Dalton Anderson, Nathan Lawrence, Connor Gress, Jonah Coffel. de a story summary.