UT Dallas President David E. Daniel will deliver the first in a year-long series of lectures beginning this week commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.

ECS building

The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

The lectures, which will continue throughout the fall and spring semesters, will cover topics by national experts in diverse areas  of engineering and computer science.

“We are extremely pleased to have the opportunity to host some of the foremost authorities in our field for this lecture series and honored that President Daniel will kick off the series,” said Dr. Mark Spong, dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science at UT Dallas.

Dr. Mark Spong

Dean Mark Spong

Spong also holds both the Lars Magnus Ericsson Chair and the Excellence in Education Chair.

Daniel’s lecture titled, “Grand Challenges: Why the World Needs Engineers Now More Than Ever,” will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Sept. 7, in the TI Auditorium in the Engineering and Computer Science Building on UT Dallas campus.

For more information, or to check any changes in times or schedules, please visit the School of Engineering and Computer Science at ecs.utdallas.edu.