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Engineering February 06, 2025
Celebrating Honors Students: Pushing Boundaries in Engineering Research
The University of Dayton Honors Program is home to some of the brightest minds on campus, students who are not only excelling in their coursework but also making meaningful contributions to their fields through cutting-edge research. Two such students, Michael Foster and Megan Sieve, recently presented their research in January, showcasing the depth of their knowledge, innovation, and dedication to pushing boundaries in engineering.
Engineering February 03, 2025
Senior Design Project Creates Unique Vertical 3D Printer for Local Organization

Senior mechanical engineering students were tasked with creating a vertical 3D printer for their senior design project. Their sponsor, Heart of Unlimited Boundaries (HUB), was looking for a vertical 3D printer but it did not exist on the market. 

Giving January 22, 2025
Community Creates Opportunity
When Jalen Reed, a senior mechanical engineering major, speaks at high schools as a regional UD ambassador in his home city of Chicago, he’s honest that UD wasn’t his first choice. Now, thanks to the community he found, it’s his home away from home.
Giving January 22, 2025
Connections Lead to Careers
When Michael Nguyen, a senior studying computer science, went to the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers conference during the fall semester, he was hopeful he would walk away with job leads. He got one better — a job offer after graduation.
Giving January 22, 2025
Building a Home Away From Home
When Jeslyn Singson attended UD’s Asian American Association’s first retreat in 2024, she knew she was experiencing something special — fellowship, connection and a sense of belonging.
Giving January 22, 2025
Designed to Succeed
Engineering competitions aren’t in short supply, and they offer incredible opportunities for students to work across disciplines in “real-life” situations. But often the biggest challenge they face is funding.
Research December 20, 2024
Tam Nguyen, Brian Rigling to lead UD Science and Engineering Catalyst Center
The SECC is designed to foster interdisciplinary research, scholarship, curriculum development and entrepreneurial activities.
Sustainability November 26, 2024
A reflection on the future of sustainability in fuel
For the past two years, Colleen Stumbris has worked in the oil and gas industry interning at two different refineries.
Engineering November 21, 2024
UD School of Engineering Named NACME Institution, A Seven Year Action Plan for Diversity in Engineering

The University of Dayton School of Engineering is in its first year as a partner institution with the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME), a leading provider of scholarships and resources for underrepresented minorities pursuing engineering and computer science degrees. 

Engineering November 07, 2024
Engineering Student Finds Vocation in Prosthetics Through National Engineering Challenges Program

Mechanical engineering student Clare Pitstick found her vocation in prosthetics and orthotics through the Grand Challenges Scholars Program, which aims to integrate global awareness and social skills into engineering education.