Message From The Dean

Fall 2025 Message

Dear Sac State ECS Alumni, Community, and Industry Stakeholders,

Welcome to the 2025–2026 academic year! I continue to be honored to serve as Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science and to be inspired by the energy of our community. It is a privilege to work with our dedicated faculty, talented students, and engaged alumni and industry partners who make ECS a place of innovation and impact.

Enrollment remains strong, and despite statewide budget challenges, ECS is moving forward with resilience. Our students are meeting industry needs demonstrated through signature events like our Student Project Showcase, ECS Week, and Joint Council Exposition, while the revitalized and expanded Hornet Leadership Program continues to provide new opportunities for our students to grow as leaders and innovators.

Strong partnerships fuel our success. Through mentorship, collaboration, and philanthropy, your support empowers students and extends ECS’s impact across the Sacramento region and beyond.

With this foundation, we also welcome Sacramento State’s new Provost, Dr. Erika Cameron, whose leadership will shape the next chapter of academic excellence.

Thank you for your continued engagement. Together, we are building momentum that will carry ECS forward and prepare the next generation of leaders in engineering, construction management, and computer science.

Thank you for your continued support.

Stingers Up!
Kevan Shafizadeh, Ph.D., P.E., T.E., PTP, PTOE
Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Science