Resources and support for the Cal State LA community
With thousands of individuals impacted by the recent fires and windstorm in Los Angeles County, Cal State LA along with local organizations have rallied together to help both the campus and surrounding communities.
Community and Campus Resources
Visit the Division of Student Affairs and Admissions Management webpage for additional resources.
In the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology, you will tackle the pressing problems of today and tomorrow in areas such as robotics, sustainability, energy, water, transportation, and emergency preparedness.
Our graduates build the future and power California’s economy!
ECST Photos on Flickr
Photos celebrating our students, faculty, and community!
Visit the Cal State LA College of ECST Flickr account to view photos taken from our student events and presentations, outreach activities, and alumni engagement.
ECST Newsroom
Dean's Message December 2023
Collectively, we work together to provide students with educational experiences that build upon their wealth of knowledge and help transform their lives.
IMPACT LA: Education designed by and for ECST Students
Cal State LA students are more engaged with their community... and have more diverse life experiences... we want to use these strengths to build engineering and science skills.
12 universities nationwide selected to participate in the Battery Workforce Challenge
A groundbreaking initiative aimed at advancing electric vehicle (EV) technology and combating climate change.
Departments and Degree Programs
Explore our academic departments and degree programs that prepare our students to become the next generation of engineers, computer scientists, and technology professionals. Graduates of our programs lead, serve, and transform the greater Los Angeles area and beyond, embodying our motto: Commit to excellence and engage with community.
Research
ECST Research Opportunities
ECST faculty share a passion for research with our students, engaging them in labs and projects where they can engineer solutions for today's problems and tomorrow's possibilities.
Student Resources
Find the resources and support you need to be successful and engaged while you pursue your degree at Cal State LA and launch your career.
Leaders Driving Change - STAR Program
Real-World Experience
Capstone Senior Design
The ECST Capstone Program provides students with a project experience in which they apply their theoretical knowledge to an industry-defined problem, working with a real client to solve a real problem. The result may be a physical prototype, software package, technical design, or operational algorithm.
Acceleration Initiative
ECST is committed to accelerating the success of our students, through programs that build community, develop skills, and reinforce core STEM concepts, helping current and prospective Golden Eagles off to a strong start on their path toward a successful STEM career. Acceleration Initiative programs have been awarded funding by the National Science Foundation, the Helmsley Charitable Trust, the Weingart Foundation, the College Futures Foundation, the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, Boeing Global Engagement, Aerojet/Rocketdyne, LADWP, and generous gifts from alumni and friends.
The MESA Schools Program provides educationally disadvantaged high school students with opportunities for university and career exploration in the STEM fields. Hands-on activities give students a chance to learn about higher education and careers, while also interacting with college students and professional mentors. Learn more about the MESA Schools Program at ECST.
LAunchPad is a two-week summer program for high school rising juniors and seniors who are introduced to some of the exciting ways that engineers and computer scientists can make the world a better place. Learn more about LAunchPad.
The Summer Transition to ECST Program (STEP) is a program for all ECST incoming freshmen majoring in pre-engineering majors and pre-computer science. Learn more about STEP.
ECST First-Year Experience (FYrE@ECST) is a first-year cohort program that provides students with skills and support for their ongoing success at ECST. Learn more about First-Year Experience.
The Successful Transfer and Retention (STAR) program at Cal State LA, supports the College Futures Foundation's work to ensure that more students who reflect California’s diversity will complete a bachelor’s degree. Through the STAR program, we are looking forward to establishing engineering and technology pathways with community colleges and developing a pre- and post-transfer peer mentoring program, thereby enhancing institutional capacity to support transfer student success in STEM fields.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
California State Cadet takes break from fighting forest fires to be commissioned
Cadet Andrew Salinas, now 2nd Lt. Andrew Salinas, planned his virtual commissioning around California’s raging wildfires. Salinas, a student and cadet at Cal State LA, is also a wildland firefighter with the United States Forest Service.
ECST Graduate Hones Real-World Skills in Submarine Competition
ECST graduate leads team in international RoboSub competition sponsored by the U.S. Office of Naval Research that challenges universities around the world to create an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) that can perform a series of specified tasks underwater
Cal State LA researchers use data visualization, AI in fight against COVID-19
Cal State LA researchers joined the fight against COVID-19, developing tools that government officials and health care workers can use to make decisions during the global pandemic.
ECST Student Success Stories
Alumni Spotlight
Meet Jonathon Chavez De Rosas, Civil Engineering, B.S., a civil engineering graduate who is driven by a passion for problem solving. Read how Alexis Kam, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., seeks to build a sustainable future.
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
Marina Mondin: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Professor Mondin has collaborated with NATO experts and international scientists to improve global cybersecurity.
Recognition
