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Engineering
7.2.2024
Riding the Waves: Solar Splash's Story of Perseverance
The team competed for the first time in 5 years this June, building a solar-powered boat from scratch over the past two academic years. Although they ran in to a handful of problems, they still finished the competition with a smile on their faces.
Engineering
7.1.2024
New Chair Selected for Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering
Mechanics
Dr. Deogratias Eustace, professor and director of graduate studies in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, will assume the role of department chair on July 1.
Engineering
6.12.2024
Tarek Taha and Chris Yakopcic: Pioneers of innovation at the University of
Dayton
In the halls of the University of Dayton, where innovation thrives, Tarek Taha and Chris Yakopcic are creating technological marvels. Their journey — from theoretical musings to tangible patents — has reshaped their careers.
The prolific path: 32 patents and counting
Engineering
6.3.2024
Kind People, Meaningful Work: My Unforgettable Trip to
Ecuador
Chemical engineering student Caleb Herbon recently visited Ecuador through the Ethos Center and shares of his life-changing experience.
Engineering
5.29.2024
In Memoriam: Robert Wolff ‘56,
‘59
Robert “Bob” Wolff, UD alumnus and engineering professor emeritus, passed away Friday, May 24, at the age of 88.
Engineering
5.13.2024
Engineering Senior Design Project Wins Second Place in National Competition for Solutions for Injured Veterans and First
Responders
A team of UD engineering seniors took home second place at the inaugural Quality of Life Plus National Design Competition. The UD team designed a lower-limb socket for a prosthetic that mitigates heat and moisture and improves the quality of life for injured veterans and first responders.
Engineering
5.10.2024
Aerospace Engineering Doctoral Student Awarded School of Engineering Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award
Jacky Cai was awarded the School of Engineering Graduate Teaching Assistant Award at the Graduate Student Showcase and Awards in April. In his eight years at UD he has been a teaching assistant for six classes and an instructor for two. He enjoys teaching project-based classes and helping his students bring their ideas to life.
Engineering
5.6.2024
Sophomore Engineering Students Awarded Full Scholarships for Junior and Senior Year through the Women Engineering Program and Clare Boothe Luce
Program
Two mechanical engineering students were awarded full scholarships for their junior and senior years through the Women in Engineering Program (WEP) and the Clare Boothe Luce Program (CBL), which are dedicated to increasing the participation of women in engineering in higher education.
Engineering
5.2.2024
University of Dayton Students Light up Fourth Graders’ Interest in
Engineering
University of Dayton engineering students worked on a project for Stingley Elementary School to reduce cafeteria noise, offering hands-on learning and sparking excitement about college and engineering among fourth graders.
Engineering
4.30.2024
Advocating for Hispanics in
STEM
Josie Alvarez, mechanical engineering technology student and current president of the UD chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), recently represented SHPE at meetings with government representatives in Congress.