About the Department
The Department of Applied Engineering & Technical Management is housed within the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences in the University of Northern Iowa. Through hands on experiences and deep partnerships within the industries we serve, our department supports a current enrollment of over 400 undergraduate and graduate students, preparing them for careers in the following majors:
- Automation Engineering Technology
- Construction Management
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Graphic Technology
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Materials Science Engineering Technology
- Technology & Engineering Education
- Technology Management
- Technology Management (Online)
- Graduate Program
Explore our Facilities
This is where dreams are built
Preparing students for careers of the future means creating modern, technologically advanced learning environments – where students use cutting-edge technology to build, engineer and design their dreams.
Applied Engineering Building
The UNI Applied Engineering Building has recently been transformed through a two-phase renovation and expansion that reflects UNI’s commitment to hands-on, industry-aligned education. With a 40,000-square-foot addition and 60,000 square feet of renovated space, the 100,000-square-foot facility now features cutting-edge laboratories, advanced instructional spaces and active learning spaces designed for collaboration and innovation.
Metal Casting Center
UNI’s Metal Casting Center is a nationally-recognized leader in foundry research, applied technology, and technical business assistance. For more than 25 years, the center has pushed the boundaries of education and research to enhance the metal casting industry – bringing new processes and technologies to the market. The Metal Casting Center routinely employs students for part-time positions, and research work.
Foundry 4.0 Center
A national leader in research and development for the manufacturing industry, the UNI Foundry 4.0 Center works directly with industry partners to create new technologies and processes that improve the supply chain. This facility uses special materials and processes that are not yet commercially available – including North America’s largest 3-D sand printer – to bring new technologies to the marketplace. The Foundry 4.0 Center routinely employs students for part-time positions, and research work.