In addition to its popularity as Black History Month, February is also recognized as National Cancer Prevention Month. Time to highlight a study that is “still in its infancy” but gaining traction in the area of cancer research.
Last fall, Jeff Darabi, PhD, a professor in the department of mechanical and mechatronics engineering in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE) traveled to Chennai, India to present research on micr...
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SIUE Faculty Spotlight During National Cancer Prevention Month
10 February 2024, 2:45 PM
A Visit with the MSD Scholarship Winner at SIUE's Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC) Pilot Plant
31 January 2024, 3:22 PM
For nearly 50 years, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville’s Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC) has been the designated learning institution for the continuing education of personnel involved in the operation, maintenance and management of drinking water and wastewater treatment systems for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). More recently, SIUE and the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) have teamed up to expand the makeup of th...
More than a Dozen Robots Entered in Teen Robotics Competition hosted by SIUE School of Engineering
8 December 2023, 2:35 PM
For the second year in a row, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) will host more than a dozen robots and their teen creators, families and spectators for a qualifying meet. Free to the public, the Southern Illinois Robotics League will take over the SOE atrium adhering to strict rules in size and safety to bring loads of ingenuity and fun. The meet will take place on the SIUE campus on Saturday, December 9.
“Each robot has a personality,” said Jo...
SIUE School of Engineering Introduces Cybersecurity Engineering Degree
8 December 2023, 11:26 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is proud to announce the launch of its new Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity engineering program offered jointly through the computer science and computer engineering programs in the School of Engineering (SOE). This innovative program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a world increasingly reliant on secure data systems.
“This new program is unique in nature in our region since it focuses on providing a holistic ...
SIUE Congratulates Newest SAFB Honorary Commander Class of 2025 Dr. Chris Gordon
25 November 2023, 12:56 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville congratulates Chris Gordon, PhD, associate dean of the School of Engineering (SOE), on his recent induction into Scott Air Force Base (SAFB) 2025 Class of Honorary Commanders. Gordon is one of 24 St. Louis Metro Area community leaders chosen for this role by the 375th Air Mobility Wing, the host wing of SAFB.
“We have an Educational Partnership Agreement with SAFB which we have used to foster collaboration with s...
Scholarship Application Deadline for First-year and Transfer Students in SIUE School of Engineering is December 15
17 November 2023, 5:10 PM
Scholarship applications are open for the Industrial Engineering Program (IE) of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE). Scholarships offer a direct incentive for IE careers, which have a projected growth of nearly 39,400 hires during the next 10 years (BLS.gov, 2023). One-time scholarships are available for eligible first-year students and transfer students. The deadline for applications is December 15.
Two selected transfer students majoring in IE will each receiv...
Top SIUE Athletes Include Staff Who Go the Distance
20 October 2023, 12:00 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars beat all competition during Homecoming and Family Weekend for a full sweep. At SIUE the top prize also applies to staff. With a time of 2:55:30, marathon runner Jeff Price, Information Technology Services (ITS) manager of Help Desk, had a first-place finish in the Belleville marathon held a few weeks earlier on September 30.
“I did the race in 2018 and it was the worst race of my life. I was miserable,” said Price. “This was my h...
2024 Registration Opens for Popular Construction Leadership Institute
2 October 2023, 6:53 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is now accepting registrations for the 2024 session of the Construction Leadership Institute (CLI). The 2024 CLI will convene on nine-consecutive Fridays from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. beginning Jan. 12 through March 8 on the SIUE campus. CLI is a joint program of the SIUE School of Business and the School of Engineering Department of Construction.
Success in the highly competitive building industry requires exceptional leadership, management and...
Cougar State of Mind: SIUE Homecoming and Family Weekend
18 September 2023, 8:40 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is thrilled to announce the fusion of two beloved traditions, Homecoming and Family Weekend, that promises to captivate alumni, families and community members alike. Under the theme "Cougar State of Mind," this year's celebration will take place Wednesday-Sunday, Oct. 11-15.
“The traditions surrounding Homecoming at SIUE are continuing to grow,” said Maggie Krumwiede, PharmD, board president of the SIUE Alumni Association. “This year, ...
SIUE Names Engineering Classroom in Honor of Leading Concrete Materials Expert
13 September 2023, 2:05 PM
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...
SIUE Women Engineers Gain First-Hand Look into Motorsport Industry
31 August 2023, 10:20 AM
Six female engineering students from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville had the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look into motorsports at PNC's Girls Day at the track. Held in partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing, the event took place during the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 qualifying event at the World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday, Aug. 26.
The SIUE students met Scott Dixon, driver of the number 9 PNC Bank Honda, six-time IndyCar champion and winner of the 2008 In...
SIUE Grad School Presents Research Grants to Doctoral Students
10 August 2023, 9:00 AM
The recipients of the Graduate School’s 2023 Research Grants for Research Doctoral Students (RGRDS) awards have been selected. The RGRDS program awards grants of up to $1,000 on a competitive basis to support research/projects initiated and conducted by students of the SIUE EdD programs, DNP programs, and the co-operative PhD programs to enhance their academic progress. The purpose of this program is to support the research of doctoral students under the guidance of faculty advisors.
The ...
SIUE’s Luo Publishes Three Monographs in Applied Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering
27 June 2023, 7:50 AM
Albert Luo, PhD, distinguished research professor in the School of Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has recently published three books based in the field of applied mathematics and mechanical engineering.
The first book is a unique monograph about two-dimensional quadratic dynamical systems with different points of view. “Two-dimensional Quadratic Nonlinear Systems, Vol. I: Univariate Vector Fields” works to try and solve the Hilbert sixteenth problem, a mat...
Land Surveying and Geomatics Program Added to SIUE’s Engineering Offerings
24 April 2023, 9:10 AM
In response to the increased demand and limited number of individuals entering the professional surveying workforce, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE) is announcing the formation of a new four-year degree in surveying and geomatics. This is the only four-year degree for surveying that offers a direct pathway to professional licensure in several Midwestern states.
“This program is offered to a broad base of students as it has integrated foc...
SIUE Graduate School Presents Research Grants to Outstanding Students
11 April 2023, 9:40 AM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School is pleased to announce the spring 2023 Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS) award recipients.
The awards, valued at up to $500 each, will support the research and creative activities of 45 graduate students studying in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Schools of Engineering, Pharmacy, and Education, Health and Human Behavior.
“Graduate students at SIUE engage in their profession through the creation and publicatio...
SIUE’s Scott Umbaugh’s New Books Explain Novel Developments in the Ever-Evolving Digital Age
8 February 2023, 9:05 AM
Advances in the digital age are numerous and unparalleled – from medical diagnostics to space exploration and from special effects imaging for motion pictures to restoration of satellite images. Thanks to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Distinguished Research Professor Scott E. Umbaugh, PhD, the academic community can help make it all understandable.
“My books are designed to be used by the academic community in teaching and research, with PowerPoint Slides, online s...
Popular Construction Leadership Institute 2023 Registration Opens
10 October 2022, 4:30 PM
Success in the highly competitive building industry requires exceptional leadership, management and communication skills. The innovative Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) has packaged those skills into a convenient, accelerated, nine-week program. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is now accepting registrations for the 2023 session of the highly popular program.
Over the course of its 19-year history, CLI has seen many of its more than 400 graduates advance to prominent posi...
SIUE’s Tolava Earns National Concrete Association Scholarship
23 August 2022, 2:25 PM
Consistency, determination and striving to achieve are some of the attributes that make one a serial winner. Such is the story of Cristian Rodrigo Tolava Torrico, a second-year graduate student in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) Department of Civil Engineering.
Tolava has been awarded the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Foundation Scholarship’s W. Gene Corley Memorial Scholarship. Named after a recognized industry leader, the scholarship is awarde...
SIUE’s Gordon Honored with Regional Outstanding Educator Award
28 April 2022, 11:10 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering Associate Dean Chris Gordon, PhD, has received the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Regional Outstanding Educator Award. He was recognized at the ASC International Conference in April for his contributions to construction education, excellence in teaching, national and international service to the ASC, and dedication to the construction profession.
“I’m honored to receive the ASC Regional Outstanding Educator Aw...
SIUE Construction Leadership Institute Announces 2022 Graduates
8 March 2022, 3:48 PM
The Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated 34 graduates of its program Friday, March 4 as a part of the CLI Graduation celebration. Jim Mundy, chief operating officer (COO) of Contegra Construction, Co., received the Alumni Leadership Award.
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....
School of Engineering Receives $500K Endowed Professorship from SICAP
24 February 2022, 11:00 AM
The Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program (SICAP) of the Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) has donated $500,000 to the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE), funding the first professorship in the School’s history.
The SICAP Endowed Construction Management Professorship will be used to provide annual or multi-year award(s) to one or more faculty members of the SOE Department of Construction to honor excellence in sch...
Donna Richter to Receive SIUE Distinguished Service Award
8 December 2021, 11:20 AM
For more than 40 years, Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) CEO Donna Richter has been dedicated to the betterment of the construction industry in Southern Illinois. For this work and her ongoing partnership with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Richter will be honored with the University’s Distinguished Service Award during a Fall 2021 commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 18.
"Over the past four decades, Donna has strengthened SIUE's construction program while maki...
SIUE Helps Cleanup and Preserve Katherine Dunham’s East St. Louis Home
19 October 2021, 9:40 AM
Her legendary name, revolutionary dance moves and fearless social activism is known worldwide. What may not be as well-known is that the renowned Katherine Dunham made 534 Katherine Dunham Place in East St. Louis her second home.
However, approximately 15 years after her death, Dunham’s home stood in disrepair – until now. Hundreds of volunteers, which included faculty, staff and students of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, along with community members, organizations and bus...
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