Wilmington University has a new college focused on developing skills and advancing careers in the rapidly expanding fields of science and engineering. Dr. Milton Muldrow is dean of the College of Sciences and Engineering. Previously, Dr. Muldrow served as WilmU’s Chair of Science, Biology and Environmental Science & Policy.

“The College of Sciences and Engineering gives students a clearer, more cohesive academic home where the sciences, mathematics, computer science, and engineering work together rather than in silos,” he says. “That integration helps students see how their coursework connects to real-world problems and prepares them for careers that increasingly demand interdisciplinary skills.”

Government projections predict that growth in science and engineering jobs will outpace other sectors until at least 2033, driven by demand in tech, healthcare, clean energy, and artificial intelligence, with computer-related roles leading the trend. Key growth areas are cybersecurity (33% increase) and software development (17% increase). Industrial engineering is expected to increase 12%, while mechanical engineering will grow 11%.

— Eileen Smith Dallabrida