UMD Swenson College of Science & Engineering
http://www.d.umn.edu/scse The Swenson College of Science & Engineering (SCSE) is located on the University of Minnesota Duluth campus in Duluth, MN.
The College includes the departments of Aerospace Studies, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Earth & Environmental Science, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Math & Statistics and Physics. Our top-notch faculty also work with both undergraduate and graduate students on research at state-of-the art facilities that partner with SCSE.
of Chemical Engineering Associate Professor Victor Lai and his research efforts featured here:
05/09/2026
CONGRATS BULLDOGS!!β€οΈ
We are so proud of you Class of 2026!ππ₯³
05/05/2026
π Did you know microplastics exist throughout Lake Superior's entire water column, not just the surface?
Join us this Wednesday, May 6 for the Twin Ports Freshwater Folk monthly talk featuring Dr. Liz Minor from UMD's Large Lakes Observatory. She'll share her groundbreaking research on sinking and suspended microplastics in Lake Superior.
π Learn more here: https://seagrant.umn.edu/events/twin-ports-freshwater-folk-lake-superiors-sinking-and-suspended-microplastics
04/24/2026
β‘οΈ ITβS DASH TIME, BULLDOGS! πΎ
Right now, we are in the middle of the Daily Dash! From now until 2:00 PM CST, the group with the most individual gifts wins a $1,000 bonus for their program.
We need your help to get SCSE Student Success Programs to the top of the leaderboard! Whether itβs $5 or $50, your gift counts as one entry toward that $1,000 prize.
Help us sprint to the finish line: πz.umn.edu/SSP26
04/24/2026
Last chance! π’ We have just a few hours left of UMD Week of Giving. Help us cross the finish line for the SCSE Student Success Programs! Every bit of support keeps the Bulldog spirit strong. πΎ
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04/23/2026
A lot has changed since these photos of SCSE were taken, but the spirit of UMD remains the same. Help us keep that tradition alive during UMD Week of Giving! Help us sprint to the finish line: πz.umn.edu/SSP26
Historical photos obtained from the Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth. Photographers include: Kennth J. Moran,
CITATIONS:
Photo 1: Moran, Kenneth J.. Exterior of the Science Building at UMD. 1958-09.
Photo 2A: Moran, Kenneth J.. Biology class with students, instructor, and microscopes. 1965-05.
Photo 2B: Moran, Kenneth J.. Student working on math assignment. 1969-10.
Photo 2C: Moran, Kenneth J.. Students using power tools. 1969-10.
Photo 3A: Moran, Kenneth J.. Students with liquid measuring equipment in chemistry lab. 1974-02.
Photo 3B: Moran, Kenneth J.. Students for Environmental Defense recycling table, students holding sign. 1976-01.
Photo 3C: Moran, Kenneth J.. Students at archeology site for geology class. 1976-08.
Photo 4A: Moran, Kenneth J.. Students showing a group of children scientific equipment in the Marshall Photo 4B: W. Alworth Planetarium. 1980-12. University of Minnesota, Duluth. Biology Professor Hollie Collins and others standing near Oikos, a biology laboratory on wheels. 1971 - 1981.
Photo 4C: Moran, Kenneth J.. Science class with female student and lab equipment. 1981-01.
Photo 5A: Moran, Kenneth J.. Students in the Bohannon 90 lecture hall in Bohannon Hall on the University of Minnesota Duluth campus. 1997-02.
Photo 5B: Groehler, Brett. Aerial photograph of the "Blue Heron," a research vessel belonging to University of Minnesota Duluth. 2000-12.
Photo 5C: Moran, Kenneth J.. Student sits in front of computer in the Fishbowl Computer Lab. 1999-09.
Photo 6A: Groehler, Brett. Three people talking next to the Swenson Science Building. 2005-08. Photo 6B:Groehler, Brett. Students talking in Life Science hallway. 2007-08-29.
Photo 6C: Groehler, Brett. Two people doing homework in lower greenhouse. 2008-02.
Photo 7A: Groehler, Bret. Instructor giving a lesson in front of a class in a classroom in the Civil Engineering Building on the UMD campus. 2010-05.
Photo 7B: Groehler, Bret. Three people working with a small telescope outside the Civil Engineering Building on the UMD campus. 2010-05.
Photo 7C: Groehler, Brett. Student canoeing on a summer day at the Bagley Nature Area on the University of Minnesota Duluth campus. 2015-07.
Photo 7D: Groehler, Bret. Overhead view of a group of students studying in a lounge in the Civil Engineering Building on the UMD campus. 2010-05.
04/22/2026
Why do I give? Because the students in SCSE are the future of the Northland. π² Your support during UMD Week of Giving could provide travel for a transfer ambassador, materials to host career prep workshops, or provide training for course learning assistants.
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140 Engineering Building; 1303 Ordean Court
Duluth, MN
55812