There are many of reasons to choose Oregon State's School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science for your career. From the collaborative research we encourage for our faculty members, to the innovative approach we take to educating our students, and to the quality of life in Corvallis, we think you'll agree that this is an outstanding program and a great place to work.

It's About Collaboration
"Oregon State provides a wonderful environment for interdisciplinary collaborations," says Cherri Pancake, professor of Computer Science and Intel Faculty Fellow. She should know. A world-renowned researcher in intelligent information systems, Pancake has built collaborations with over a hundred researchers campus-wide and from other universities around the globe, Oregon State's size and openness makes it easy to create new partnerships. Her colleagues in the School agree, noting that we have an "exceptionally collegial" faculty.

It's About Making an Impact
Because we're a mid-sized research university, you'll be able to make a strong impact in your research areas. It's a place where you can make immediate contributions and help build on the strong base of research thrusts we've already developed. Learn more about our research.

It's About Quality of Life
Nearly everyone who comes to Oregon State has said the outstanding quality of life is one of the major attractions. Corvallis is a beautiful college town with 52,000 residents. It embodies the spirit of the Northwest, with beautiful natural surroundings, friendly citizens, and an outstanding quality of life. It is one of the safest places to live—clean, friendly, and family-oriented. An hour's drive of the Pacific Coast and two hours from the Cascades and high desert, Corvallis is an ideal site to live and work. Learn more about Corvallis.

It's About Innovation
Our biggest competitive advantage for our undergraduate students is our platforms for learning® concept. Designed to help students understand, link together, and apply engineering concepts, each undergraduate works with with a concrete yet dynamic system that is built upon as the student progresses through the curriculum. It's an innovative program that helps students become innovative thinkers and work-ready graduates. Learn more about platforms for learning.

It's About Building Community
At Oregon State EECS, we believe it's important to have a strong community of precollege, undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, practicing engineers, and other professionals. Building a strong community provides avenues for building mentoring, communication and networking skills, and appreciation and valuing of diverse perspectives.