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The School of Engineering and Computer Science (SOECS) at University of the Pacific is one of California's leading engineering and computer science schools. Engineering and computer science programs are built around a foundation of experiential learning that empowers students to solve problems through innovation and outside-the-box thinking. Most students in SOECS participate in the distinguished cooperative education (CO-OP) program where they can gain industry experience through paid, professional internships that are built into the curriculum. 

The school offers majors in bioengineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, engineering management, engineering physics and mechanical engineering.

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Elizabeth Orwin
SOECS Dean
Elizabeth Orwin, Ph.D.

Since July 2021, Elizabeth Orwin has served as dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science at University of the Pacific.

Dean Orwin is a biomedical engineer who, prior to joining Pacific, served as chair of the Department of Engineering and the James Howard Kindelberger Professor at Harvey Mudd College. 

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The Rock

The Rock is the School of Engineering and Computer's alumni magazine.

Read the 2022 edition of The Rock
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The Rock 2022

Dean’s Advisory Council

The SOECS Dean’s Advisory Council supports the Dean and the school through advice, volunteerism, and philanthropy. Members are involved in a wide-range of activities including strategic planning, development and implementation of short- and long-term goals, community outreach and service and generating financial support for education, research and experiential learning.

Current Members of the SOECS Dean’s Advisory Council are: 

  • Brian Schardt EM ‘05, (Chair, Dean’s Advisory Council), Expert Program Manager, PG&E
  • Juan Aguirre ME ’99, Vice President and Plant Manager, Aisin Corporation
  • Deedee Antypas CE ’97, Deputy Director of Wastewater Operations, City of Stockton
  • Kathleen Fairchild CS ’03, Information Security Portfolio Manager, State of Texas Health and Human Services
  • Costa Gillespie EE ‘91, Director of Engineering, Equalize Health
  • Justin Gibbs CS ‘16, Producer, Firewalk Studios
  • Glenn Goddard CE ‘83, Program Director, Parsons Corp.
  • Rich Goldberg, President, Rich Goldberg Consulting, LLC
  • Marc Goto CE ‘61, President, Fawzi/Goto Vineyards
  • Henry Hirata CE ‘64, Director of Public Works, San Joaquin County (Retired)

  • John Hyjer CS ‘77, First Vice President of Investments and Development, Equity Residential
  • Firdaus Jahangir BE ‘18, Development Quality Engineer II, Abbott, Heart Failure
  • Robert Jung, President, RJLC Partners, LLC
  • Ameet Kapadia CSE ‘02, Hardware Engineer, Ascendion
  • Luci Lagrimas EE ‘86, Senior Engineering Manager, Cisco Systems (Talos Division)
  • Kerry McCracken EE ‘87, Vice President, Technology Sourcing, Salesforce
  • Paula Pritchard CE ‘79, Partner and Construction Manager, Plant Construction (Retired)
  • Michael Roland, Chief Manufacturing Officer, Air Protein
  • Bill Quiroz CE ‘79, Vice President, Operations at Teichert (Retired)

Degree Key: CS (Computer Science), ME (Mechanical Engineering), CE (Civil Engineering), EE (Electrical Engineering), BE (Bioengineering), EM (Engineering Management), CSE (Computer Engineering)

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The American Society for Engineering Education Diversity Recognition Program gave University of the Pacific a Bronze Level Award and recognized it as an "exemplar" institution.

Our faculty and staff are deeply committed to supporting our students during their entire educational journey. 

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