Olin College of Engineering is known for its innovative approach to engineering education, focusing on real-world applications and hands-on learning. They offer progressive courses called the Design Stream, where students tackle engineering challenges and learn to work within constraints. The faculty at Olin are dedicated to improving engineering education through pedagogical research. The college has a gender-balanced student body with high graduation rates and is recognized for its success in placing students in top graduate schools and job opportunities. Olin also collaborates with other institutions through its Collaboratory to transform engineering education on a global scale.