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Fox 2 News meteorologist Haley Fitzpatrick visited Southern Illinois University Edwardsville prior to Hurricane Milton’s Florida landfall to film simulated high winds manufactured by the School of Engineering’s wind tunnel.

Fitzpatrick interviewed Michael Denn, PhD, instructor of Mechanical Mechatronics Engineering, and Alan Black, PhD, associate professor in SIUE’s Department of Geography and GIS.

“It’s [the wind tunnel] powered by a 300-horsepower variable speed...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is proud to be part of a paired double degree program that makes for an educational opportunity and cultural exchange that spans two countries. 

SIUE and the Hochschule Mainz- University of Applied Sciences of Germany (HS-Mainz) are in partnership to both offer civil engineering degrees, according to Nader Panahshahi, PhD, professor and chair of the SIUE Department of Civil Engineering. 

“SIUE students can earn a second bachelor’s...

  
An $18,395 gift from the Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) and the Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program (SICAP) has been donated to the Department of Construction at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering. This contribution is set to make a difference in the way the Department of Construction can provide education to its students.

Donna Richter, Executive Director of both SIBA and SICAP, announced this generous donation in...

Industrial Engineering students from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville were given an exclusive, hands-on learning experience during a recent tour of Wieland's Alton facility. Wieland, a global leader in semi-finished copper and copper alloy products, welcomed the students for an educational visit aimed at bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world manufacturing.

The tour, organized as part of the Manufacturing Processes course led by Sinan Onal, PhD, associate ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is included in the WSJ College Pulse Ranking 2025. This prestigious list, which names the top 500 colleges in the country, is presented by The Wall Street Journal, College Pulse and Statista, the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on Wednesday, Sept. 4 and can be viewed on the WSJ website. 

The Best Colleges in the U.S. ranks undergraduate institutions by the value they provide to their students. T...

Just one year after Serdar Celik, PhD, a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, released his groundbreaking textbook “Sustainable Energy: Engineering Fundamentals and Applications,” the book has earned widespread recognition, solidifying itself as a cornerstone for both students and professionals in the classroom as well as in the field. Celik’s textbook puts an economic emphasis on practical applicat...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub hosted its fall affinity welcome receptions for students from  Monday-Thursday, Aug. 26-29. 

Each semester, The Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub holds gatherings to greet students from traditionally underrepresented populations to campus. The Student Welcomes include Hispanic/Latinx, AAPI/APIDA, Rainbow and Black. 

“Welcoming students to campus is an important tradition ...

Stephen Duda, MS, PE, instructor in the Department of Construction in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's School of Engineering, has been honored with the Exceptional Service Award (ESA) from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). This award recognizes individuals who have continued to serve ASHRAE with exemplary dedication following the Distinguished Service Award (DSA).

ASHRAE is a global organization dedicated to advancing heating, v...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites prospective students to learn more about its opportunities in the Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy and Engineering at its upcoming fall Explore Days.

Explore Days allow students and their families to interact directly with faculty, staff and current students as they learn more about an academic area of interest and the benefits of earning a degree in nursing, pharmacy or engineering from SIUE.

SIUE Explore Days include: 
School of Nursing: Satu...

On July 26, 2024, the Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated the graduation of 11 students from its Water Quality Control Operations Program. With 91% of the class passing water certification exams in Illinois, the ERTC continues to be a significant force in training and educating the next generation of drinking water and wastewater treatment professionals. 

“It was a pleasure teaching this class. Although smal...

The Electrek American Solar Car Challenge (ASC) made an exciting pit stop at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Sunday, July 22. More than a dozen cars participated in a seven-state endurance rally, and prior to their arrival on the SIUE campus students from SIUE School of Engineering had the opportunity to proudly showcase the innovative designs and functionality of the solar car and Cougar Baja vehicles during a live television report. As the ASC competitors and crowds began arrivi...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has secured the prime viewing spot and layover for the seven-state Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024. In July, up to twenty solar vehicles in an endurance rally, will travel more than 1500 miles along portions of seven national history trails, from Bowling Green, Ky. to Casper, Wyo. When the route winds through Edwardsville, drivers and their teams will pull over to recharge at SIUE on Sunday, July 21, from 5-8 p.m. for an afternoon community fest...

 

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) hosted its annual Engineering Summer Camp, a longstanding tradition for high school students passionate about STEM. Throughout two separate week-long sessions from June 3-7 and June 10-14, campers explored the world of engineering through various hands-on activities and challenges from every field offered in the SOE. 
 
"Our campers learn tools to design and prototype, learn about global engineering challen...

When the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway the weekend of June 1 and 2, three competitive cars from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) will be on display on the Raceway’s STEM Lane. NASCAR fans and race attendees will experience up close the award-winning vehicles and the students responsible for their design, manufacturing and maintenance. 

The three SIUE vehicles that have emerged from vari...

The Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated 34 graduates of its program Friday, March 8 as a part of the CLI Graduation celebration. Developed by the SIUE Schools of Business and Engineering, the CLI provides the knowledge, skills and strategies that individuals and companies need in today’s challenging construction industry.

Program Co-Directors Chris Gordon, associate dean of the SIUE School of Engineering, and Kristine Jarden, d...

Tyler Unterbrink, Vice President of Operations at the Korte Company, is the recipient of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 2024 Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) Alumni Leadership Award.

The CLI Alumni Leadership Award recognizes an outstanding graduate who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and service to the St. Louis area building community.

Unterbrink was a member of the CLI’s 2014 class. He knows about hard work, dedication, and what it means to get your h...

Juneau Associates, Inc., P.C. donated $25,000 to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Surveying and Geomatics. The contribution was part of SIUE’s annual “One Day, One SIUE” fundraiser event. 

A link to the RiverBender.com article mention may be found here. 

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Representatives from Juneau Associates, Inc., P.C. brought $25,000 to SIUE’s One, Day, One SIUE event.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE) celebrated a classroom dedication recognizing the founding chair of the Department of Construction Luke Snell, PE. Snell, a leading lecturer and specialist on concrete, contributed $100,000 to the Department of Construction in the SOE. The dedication ceremony and unveiling took place Wednesday, Sept. 13 in Engineering Building, Room 1008.

“SIUE had a lot of faith in me and supported me with a lot of research pos...

Paris Somerville, Evergreen Hall resident at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has been selected as the recipient of the 2023-2024 James R. Anderson Housing Scholarship. The scholarship is given annually to an academically motivated student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who has demonstrated civic leadership in community service and housing activities.

“I would like to thank SIUE for giving me this scholarship to assist me in pursuing my academic goals and education,” said Som...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville lit up red with Cougar pride Thursday, April 20 in celebration of its second annual One Day, One SIUE Day of Giving. Raising more than $1.23 million exceeding the fundraising goal of $1 million dollars, SIUE set a new standard for alumni engagement and community partnership as the University defines its future. 

“On behalf of the entire University, I want to thank you for your generosity and continued partnership,” said SIUE Chancel...

The School of Engineering (SOE) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated academic excellence, dedicated service and outstanding leadership at its annual awards ceremony.

At the event, 83 scholarships totaling over $122,000 were awarded. The SOE recognized students who achieved the fall 2022 Dean’s List and also honored its outstanding juniors, seniors, graduate students, teachers and alumni.

“It is a great pleasure to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our stu...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is hosting its second annual One Day, One SIUE 24-hour day of giving on Thursday, April 20. The event will bring together the entire SIUE community–students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, friends and community partners–to raise money for top priorities across the University.

Beginning at midnight on April 20 and continuing all day, the community is encouraged to make a gift at siue.edu/oneday in support of the day’s $1,000,000 goa...

Khoi Minh Pham, of Olney, a Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior in the School of Engineering, was surprised with the news this week that he is the 2023 Student Employee of the Year.

Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, and Abdullatif Hamad, PhD, chair of the Department of Physics, presented Pham with an award certificate and $500 on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

“I was very surprised yet honored to have been chosen to receive this award,” said Pham. “Every student job I have ha...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Staff Senate awarded its summer 2022 scholarship to senior electrical engineering major Jared Wright.

“We are always excited to award deserving students with the means of furthering their education at SIUE,” said Angela White, Staff Senate secretary. “The Staff Senate has been awarding students scholarships annually for many years. It is the highlight of our year!”

“This generous award will bolster my academic endeavor...

Southern Illinois University President Dan Mahony, PhD, has named James T. Minor, PhD, as the 10^th chancellor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The selection is pending formal SIU Board of Trustees approval, slated for the Thursday, Dec. 2 meeting. Minor will assume his duties on March 1, 2022.

“Dr. Minor is a straightforward and innovative leader who has the vision to maintain a positive trajectory for the entire SIUE community, while at the same time embracing the strengths ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville sophomore Bryan Robinson has envisioned himself appearing in a feature role on the television series, “24,” where he’s working under duress to help save the world from an impending enemy, using only his technology skills to do it!

The computer engineering major’s imagination and drive are fueled by his interest in and love for technology, and gratefully, his education at SIUE is being financed by the Science, Mathematics, and Res...