Kevin Z. Truman, Ph.D. was appointed Dean of UMKC’s School of Computing and Engineering (SCE) effective August 1, 2008. Dr. Truman has brought to this position a wealth of experience gained from over 28 years of teaching and research while serving at Washington University in St. Louis, as well as from his work as a consultant with such organizations as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, GEI Consulting, Inc., and Washington University Technology Associates. During his first six months as Dean of SCE, he has concentrated on establishing relationships with Kansas City engineering and computer science based industries and defining his vision and goals for SCE. These include increasing (new) space, establishing study-abroad programs and ensuring a curriculum that is aligned with the needs of our region's engineering and computer science industries.

SCE Professor Hosts Radio Program

Professor Deb O’Bannon hosts her own radio program, “Water, Water Everywhere!”. Tune into KCMO Talk Radio 710 at 9:30 on Sunday mornings, or listen online at waterwater.umkc.edu. Professor O’Bannon has taught civil engineering at UMKC for 20 years. She is involved in several Kansas City-area water projects, such as a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-supported project and the City of Kansas City, Missouri’s Wet Weather Solutions Program.

Do you know what an engineer or a computer scientist does? Are you a high school student or their teacher, guidance counselor or parent? Would you like to earn some money this summer having fun and learning more about all of this? Visit ARROWS.

SCE advising appointments can be scheduled by contacting the CSEE Department at 816-235-1193 or the CME Department at 816-235-5550. Visiting and Community students should contact the Office of the Dean at 816-235-2399.

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