Briefly in Education

Engineering students at UC Irvine got a big boost of support Wednesday

from a Costa Mesa software company that will enhance the school’s

knowledge of leading computer-aided engineering and simulation software.

MSC.Software Corp. has awarded more than $9.6 million in software and

services to the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and the School of

Physical Sciences.

The gift is part of MSC’s continuing involvement with the school and

includes support through 2004.

MSC’s software and services are used to enhance and automate the

product design and manufacturing process.

Since 1986, more than 150 UCI students and graduates have become MSC

software employees.