Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science

The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science is a school of Columbia University which awards degrees in mathematics, engineering, physics and applied science. Formerly known as the School of Mines and then the School of Mines, Engineering and Chemistry, it was the United States's first mining school. When Chinese businessman Z. Y. Fu gave $26 million to the Columbia Engineering School, it was renamed in his honor on October 1, 1997. On campus the school is known by many names, including "SEAS" and "the engineering school."

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Columbia University - Mathematics - Engineering - Physics - Applied science - United States - Z. Y. Fu - October 1 - 1997

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Today the school is known for its ongoing research and numerous patents. It is the only academic institution to hold a share of the patents for MPEG-2.

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Patent - MPEG-2

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