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Raymond B. Jones College of Engineering

Overview

Named one of the best Christian-based engineering programs in Tennessee, Lipscomb provides students the opportunity to prepare for an engineering career in an educational environment that also encourages Christian character. And it shows. Our undergraduate students are being accepted into esteemed graduate schools from Johns Hopkins to Harvard to UCLA and Vanderbilt, and are offered jobs and internships by some of the top engineering firms in the country, such as SpaceX, Boeing, Jacobs, Intel, Barge Design Solutions, Nissan and Bridgestone. We equip our students to serve at the forefront of their fields among the brightest, most creative change-makers, and lead their peers with knowledge, innovation, integrity and deep compassion to build a better future. 

In 2022, the university established the School of Computing within the Raymond B. Jones College of Engineering. The new school offers real-world curriculum, equipment, and resources for future software developers and cyber-defenders.

Professor Stephanie Weeden-Wright and a student

Engineering Programs

With an engineering degree from Lipscomb University, you will be prepared to serve at the forefront of the technological and scientific industries as an innovative and ethical leader. The knowledge and understanding our students gain, including problem solving skills, practical and technical skills, and sensitivity to the needs of people is priceless in today’s world.

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Computing Programs

With abundant resources and connections, this innovative school offers multidisciplinary programs and real-world learning experiences. Supported by dedicated faculty, you'll develop the skills to become a leader in your field, influencing Nashville's tech industry and beyond.

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95%

Placement rate within six months of graduation

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Opportunities to Serve within the College of Engineering

Join a Peugeot Center team, and be a part of serving developing communities around the globe! From Tennessee to Central America to Africa, students get to apply the skills they are learning in the classroom to make an impact on the world. These teams have designed and built pedestrian bridges, solar power systems, clean water systems, wastewater sanitation systems, masonry stoves, bio-incinerators, microhomes and more.

Peugeot Center
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Get involved within the College of Engineering

Discover exciting competitions, teams, and societies at Lipscomb's College of Engineering. Engage in hands-on challenges like the AISC Student Steel Bridge Competition, ASCE Student Concrete Canoe Competition, and the Baja SAE challenge. Connect with peers through esteemed societies like ASME, IEEE, and SWE. Emphasizing spiritual formation and STEM Outreach, Lipscomb's College of Engineering offers a transformative educational experience. Learn more.

Community
85%

Pass rate for Fundamentals of Engineering Exam

People

Meet the key people that make up the Raymond B. Jones College of Engineering.

  • David Elrod headshot

    David Elrod

    Dean, College of Engineering

    A Lipscomb graduate, Elrod brings 39 years of engineering and leadership experience from the aerospace and defense industry. Elrod served as a vice president of Jacobs Technology and general manager...

    Meet David Elrod
  • Janice Cato headshot

    Janice Cato

    Assistant to the Dean

    Meet Janice Cato
  • Daniela Baugh headshot

    Daniela Baugh

    Director of Operations

    Daniela Baugh is a Lipscomb University Civil and Environmental Engineering graduate that now works as the Director of Operations for the Peugeot Center for Engineering Service. Before joining the Peugeot...

    Meet Daniela Baugh
  • Erin Ferree headshot

    Erin Ferree

    Director of Professional Dev

    Meet Erin Ferree
  • Mark Chandler headshot

    Mark Chandler

    Machinist

    Mark has served as machinist for the Raymond B. Jones College of Engineering since 2007. He's been gifted by the Lord in such a way as to see, understand, and...

    Meet Mark Chandler
  • David Collao headshot

    David Collao

    Assistant Professor

    Collao is a Lipscomb alumnus who graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Next, he earned Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees from The University of Tennessee...

    Meet David Collao
  • David Davidson headshot

    David Davidson

    Professor

    Davidson teaches in our civil engineering program. Prior to coming to Lipscomb, he was the CEO at Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon in Nashville and brings 31 years of experience...

    Meet David Davidson
  • Kirsten Dodson headshot

    Kirsten Dodson

    Associate Professor & Chair

    Dodson is the Raymond B. Jones College of Engineering's first faculty member to have received an undergraduate engineering degree from Lipscomb to return to teaching at the college full-time. Dodson...

    Meet Kirsten Dodson
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    Richard Gregory

    Professor

    Gregory has spent all but one of his years teaching at Lipscomb. He brings four years of industry experience in the automotive industry, working on the design and testing of...

    Meet Richard Gregory
  • John Hutton headshot

    John Hutton

    Professor of Practice

    Professor John Hutton joined the Electrical and Computer Engineering department in August of 2022. He teaches a range of courses including computer architecture and embedded systems as well as circuits...

    Meet John Hutton
  • John Hutson headshot

    John Hutson

    Associate Professor

    Hutson comes to us from Northrop Grumman Corporation where he worked as a Reliability and Systems Engineer. He has worked as a research assistant at Vanderbilt University School of...

    Meet John Hutson
  • Todd Lynn headshot

    Todd Lynn

    Associate Professor and Chair, Civil Engineering

    With over 20 years of experience with pavement materials testing, design, research and product development, Todd Lynn comes to Lipscomb University from Thunderhead Testing, LLC, a construction materials testing and...

    Meet Todd Lynn
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    Juan Rojas Suarez del Real

    Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

    Dr. Juan Rojas studied Electrical and Computer Engineering (EECE) at Vanderbilt University for his B.S. '02, M.S. '04, and Ph.D. '09. He also played full-back for the Vanderbilt Commodores '99-02. Dr....

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  • Monica Sartain headshot

    Monica Sartain

    Assistant Professor

    Monica Sartain, PE, MBA is an Assistant Professor in the Civil Engineering Department of the Raymond B. Jones College of Engineering at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. She also serves...

    Meet Monica Sartain
  • Steve Sherman headshot

    Steve Sherman

    Executive Director of Peugeot Center

    Steve Sherman received his B.A. from Harding University (1975) and a M.A.R. from Harding University Graduate School of Religion (1983), and his Doctor of Ministry degree in Missions at Gordon...

    Meet Steve Sherman
  • Stephanie Weeden Wright headshot

    Stephanie Weeden-wright

    Adjunct Faculty

    Weeden-Wright received her Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University where she specialized in radiation hardening of emerging memory technologies. Throughout her graduate tenure she was a visiting research scientist at NASA AMES...

    Meet Stephanie Weeden-wright
  • Jordan Wilson headshot

    Jordan Wilson

    Assistant Professor

    Wilson received his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from Lipscomb University and M.S. and Ph.D. in civil and environmental engineering from Colorado State University. As a consulting water resources engineering,...

    Meet Jordan Wilson
  • Sam Wright headshot

    Samuel Wright

    Assistant Professor

    Samuel Wright came to Lipscomb having worked for Trane, Inc. designing large commercial HVAC units. He now supports all lab activities for all three engineering departments: Civil and Environmental...

    Meet Samuel Wright
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    Amy Algood

    Program Coordinator

    Meet Amy Algood
  • Bryan Crawley headshot

    Bryan Crawley

    Associate Professor

    Bryan Crawley brings to Lipscomb more than 40 years of experience as a software professional. In addition to serving many years as a computer science professor, he has worked in...

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  • Susan Hammond headshot

    Susan Hammond

    Associate Professor

    Dr. Susan Hammond has been working in academia since January 2012. She loves working with students to help them develop their skills in the area of computing. Prior to joining...

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    Steve Nordstrom

    Associate Dean School of Computing

    Dr. Nordstrom has served in several teaching and administrative roles in engineering and computing since joining the faculty of Lipscomb University in 2008. He currently serves as Associate Dean of...

    Meet Steve Nordstrom
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    Chris Simmons

    Associate Professor

    Chris Simmons is an Associate Professor in the School of Computing. He obtained his Bachelor's degree from Tennessee State University, followed by a Master's degree in Information Technology from Carnegie...

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  • Dwayne Towell headshot

    Dwayne Towell

    Associate Professor

    Dwayne caught the programming bug before the personal computing era. He represented Abilene Christian University as part of their International Computer Programming Contest team, placing sixth before graduating with a...

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Undergraduate Programs


Play a vital role in building the future of our society on both a national and global scale. Whether you study civil engineering, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, information technology, software engineering, or cybersecurity our undergraduate curriculum and faith-based environment will equip you to push the industry forward and live out God’s calling for your life.

Computing Programs


With abundant resources and connections, this innovative school offers multidisciplinary programs and real-world learning experiences. Supported by dedicated faculty, you'll develop the skills to become a leader in your field, influencing Nashville's tech industry and beyond.