The School of Engineering has embarked on a new era of excellence, energized by a burst of initiatives that include a fresh effort to closely reconnect with our alumni, their families, and our friends. I see us positioned among the elite engineering schools in the nation within the decade. I also see us as a frontline leader in two new industrial revolutions - biomedical technology and information technology. Our assets in these dynamic areas are powerful and unique. We have a big role to play.
Many experts see engineering advances as the driving force of the healthcare revolution.
The School will be a major player in the information revolution. Now that I've told you something about my plans for the School, please allow me to share with you some of our accomplishments of the past year. Our junior faculty continue to excel. Our senior faculty's many major accomplishments are represented here by three examples. Robert W. Hellwarth has been appointed a University Professor, a title awarded by USC to only a small handful of professors.