Along with providing many of the foundational courses in the School's curriculum, E&S is responsible for the following programs for undergraduates: the undergraduate thesis, the Washington, D.C. Science and Technology Policy Internship, Rodman Scholars, international studies, online courses, and hands-on activities such as the electric vehicle project.

[3] The innovative design inspired by palm trees led to Roth being named to a Popular Science list of “The Brilliant Minds Behind The New Energy Revolution” in June of that year.

[7] Clark Scholars are selected from underserved demographics for their academic excellence, track record of leadership, and commitment to community service.

The inaugural cohort of 16, led in the 2018-2019 school year by Stephanie Gernentz, Joshua Arul, and Rachel Zhang, entered in June 2018.

Listed are the Centers and Institutes associated with the School of Engineering and Applied Science:[11] Founded in 2009 and first issue published in April 2010, The Spectra: The Virginia Engineering and Science Research Journal, is a peer reviewed undergraduate research journal published by the U.Va.