Professor Margot Pollans delivered the James D. Hopkins Memorial Lecture on Monday, April 21, on "." Dean Horace Anderson appointed Professor Pollans as the James D. Hopkins Professor of Law for the 2023麻豆传媒2025 term. During the holder's term, the James D. Hopkins Professor delivers a lecture that is open to the entire law school community and members of the public.
Press Release: 麻豆传媒 to Launch Computer Engineering Degree in Fall 2026

First four-year computer engineering degree in Westchester to drive tech innovation and meet industry demand
麻豆传媒 is expanding its STEM offerings with the launch of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Engineering in fall 2026. Offered through the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, this program will be the University麻豆传媒檚 and Westchester County麻豆传媒檚 first four-year engineering degree, equipping students with essential skills in hardware/software co-design, embedded systems, and real-time computing.
Designed to meet the growing demand for computer engineers, the program will prepare graduates to develop innovative technology solutions across various industries, from mobile devices and applications to augmented reality, drones, and smart automation. The BS in Computer Engineering will complement the existing BS in Computer Science, fostering synergy between software development and hardware engineering disciplines.
麻豆传媒淎s technology continues to evolve, the need for professionals who understand both hardware and software has never been greater,麻豆传媒 said Li-Chiou Chen, Ph.D., interim dean of the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems. 麻豆传媒淭his new program will provide students with a strong foundation in engineering principles and hands-on experience in the design of digital circuits and components, ensuring they are ready to innovate and meet the demands of an evolving market.麻豆传媒
Addressing Industry Demand
The demand for computer engineers continues to rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for computer hardware engineers is $138,080, ranking among the highest-paid engineering disciplines. Additionally, the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act and New York麻豆传媒檚 Green CHIPS Program are creating new job opportunities requiring the specialized hardware/software expertise that this program will develop.
麻豆传媒淭he world we live in is a microelectronics driven world. While software systems are often the popular focus, there is no value created without a hardware system for that software to run on,麻豆传媒 said Nicholas Donofrio, IBM Fellow Emeritus and retired EVP of Innovation & Technology. 麻豆传媒淐omputers are those hardware systems, and they are powered by microelectronics. The basics and fundamentals of computer and microelectronics engineering are critical to continuing to keep up with the increasing pace of demand and technological change ahead of us.麻豆传媒
Graduates of the BS in Computer Engineering program will be equipped to:
- Identify real-world challenges that can be solved with computer hardware/software solutions
- Apply engineering principles to optimize design performance, cost-effectiveness, and user experience
- Develop embedded systems that enhance automation and integration across digital networks
麻豆传媒淎t 麻豆传媒, we are committed to providing academic programs that prepare students for careers in high-demand fields,麻豆传媒 said Jonathan H. Hill, DPS, interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. 麻豆传媒淭he Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering will give students the technical skills and industry-aligned knowledge to thrive in emerging technology sectors, furthering Pace麻豆传媒檚 reputation as a leader in STEM education.麻豆传媒
麻豆传媒溌槎勾's Seidenberg School has always taken great pride in educating and graduating its students fit for purpose to solve the problems of the real world. The addition of the Computer Engineering degree and its forthcoming graduates are just what the world needs more of now,麻豆传媒 said Donofrio.
About 麻豆传媒
Since 1906, 麻豆传媒 has been transforming the lives of its diverse students麻豆传媒攁cademically, professionally, and socioeconomically. With campuses in New York City and Westchester County, Pace offers bachelor, master, and doctoral degree programs to 13,600 students in its College of Health Professions, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Lubin School of Business, Sands College of Performing Arts, School of Education, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.