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The research title says it all: “Improve Remote Education Using Telepresence Robots with Social Capacities.” The associated possibilities for educational advancement are endless.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s Mingshao Zhang, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, continues his development of a remote educational robotic system that is easy-to-use and low cost for the benefit of learners worldwide.

“A tel...

Two Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumni are among the rising leaders named to the St. Louis Business Journal’s exclusive 40 Under 40 Class of 2019. The annual list showcases St. Louis area movers and shakers in both business and the community.

Among the honorees are alumni Lissa Johnson-Lewis and Ryan Perryman. Johnson earned a bachelor’s in business administration from the SIUE School of Business in 2010. She’s assistant brand manager for Nestle Purina Pet Care.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students were greeted by friendly faces, offered direction to classes, assisted in finding their textbooks and surprised with delicious hot chocolate as the spring 2019 semester kicked off on Monday, Jan. 14. The Office of Student Affairs coordinated the warm welcome.

“Being greeted this morning really shows the warmth of the campus community,” said Justin Rosales, a freshman biological sciences major from Lake in the Hills. “I feel ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) is among Minority Engineer magazine’s Annual “Top 50 Universities Fostering Diversity & Inclusion.”

The readers of Minority Engineer magazine selected the top schools in the country, which they believe offer a diversified curriculum, student base and faculty, as well as foster a diverse and inclusive learning environment. This list is the result of an annual reader survey mailed each year to randomly selecte...

The 2018 Fall Commencement exercises concluded today in the Vadalabene Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as Chancellor Randy Pembrook, PhD, bestowed degrees upon 1,217 eligible graduates during three ceremonies over two days.  

Commencement Ceremony Videos“We are proud of our 2018 SIUE fall graduates, who no doubt will fulfill our University mission of shaping a changing world,” Pembrook said. “We congratulate them on their hard work and persistence, w...

“You need to humble yourself to follow and learn from others before you can become a successful leader.”

The wise words of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior Yelana Moton demonstrate her modest and fiercely focused approach to life. The East St. Louis native will achieve a bachelor’s in construction management, with a minor in business administration, from the School of Engineering on Saturday, Dec. 15, with a full-time job already secured.

“A passion fo...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Randy Pembrook, PhD, will oversee the 2018 Fall Commencement exercises Friday and Saturday, Dec. 14-15. Ceremonies in the Vadalabene Center on campus for the 1,217 eligible graduates will be Friday at 2 p.m., and Saturday at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

SIU System Interim President Kevin J. Dorsey, PhD, MD, will address the School of Nursing (SON) at 2 p.m. Friday. Jessica Lohman, who earned a bachelor’s in nursing, is the student speaker.

The Sa...

The field of computer science is a rapidly growing field with a projected employment growth rate of 19 percent by 2026. The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s Department of Computer Science (CS) wants to ensure females are a part of the field’s surging growth and success.

The Department’s second annual SheCode event introduced high school girls, the majority of them freshman, to computer science and problem solving.

Approximately 30 participants...

Three Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering students visited Trimpe Middle School in Bethalto on Thursday, Nov. 29 to heighten interest in engineering among approximately 60 students.

Senior mechanical engineering majors Cody Johnson, of Sullivan, Thomas Giacobbe, of Glen Carbon, and Aaron Bandy, of O’Fallon, discussed the engineering process, their projects and the importance of working in groups. Johnson, Giacobbe and Bandy are all members of Pi Tau Sigma,...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) successfully hosted its inaugural SIUE Energy Symposium on Tuesday, Nov. 27 in the Morris University Center’s Mississippi-Illinois Room. The symposium focused upon energy topics, and awareness of alternative and clean energy sources.

“Our goal is to create an annual fall event and be the first institution that comes to mind when people talk about energy and sustainability topics in the Greater St. Louis a...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Research, Education and Outreach is helping to bridge the gap between the SIUE research community and students across the Metro East through its new Community Impact Fellowship program.

The program supports SIUE faculty as they leverage their existing and active research programs to engage area learners through STEM-based high impact community engagement products and practices.

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A seventh-grade science project is credited for sparking Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering senior Yelana Moton’s interest in engineering. That spark ignited a strong passion for the industry, and started Moton on an academic journey from which she hasn’t wavered.

Her final steps toward completing her bachelor’s in construction have been aided by a $2,000 scholarship from the Concrete Council of St. Louis. The Concrete Council presented the award t...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has formalized a Sino-American Dual Degree Program with Changshu Institute of Technology (CIT) in Changshu, China. An SIUE delegation visited CIT in early November to meet and welcome 25 CIT students to the SIUE School of Engineering’s Mechatronics and Robotics program in January 2020. 

The SIUE delegation included Mary Weishaar, executive director of international affairs; Scott Belobrajdic, associate vice chancellor for enrollment managemen...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s (SOE) Solar Car Team has donated one of its cars to Berea College (BC) in Kentucky.

“The American Solar Challenge has a rule that you can use the main chassis of the solar car three times, which means competing in three different annual events,” said Andy Lozowski, PhD, professor and chair of the SOE Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. “Then the team has to build another car.

“Our...

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has renewed its $1.23 million grant with the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC). The continued funding will support ERTC operational costs, drinking water and wastewater operator certification exam programs, and other ERTC projects.

“The ERTC provides a high level of service to the IEPA, as well as the operators and plumbers throughout the state,” ERTC Director Matt Maas said. &...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering is hosting its first ‪‪SIUE Energy Symposium at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27 in the Morris University Center’s Mississippi-Illinois Room. The day will focus upon energy topics, and awareness of alternative and clean energy sources.

“Our goal is to create an annual fall event and be the first institution that comes to mind when people talk about energy and sustainability topics in the Greater St. Louis ar...

The international phenomenon that is Esports has found a home at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Campus Recreation and growth on campus is a certainty.

According to a report from Newzoo, a market analytics company, 380 million people worldwide will watch Esports this year, including 165 million Esports enthusiasts (frequent viewers as opposed to occasional viewers). The bulk of these enthusiasts watch from North America, China and South Korea. According to espn.c...

The sky’s the limit for a new student organization at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville! On Thursday, Nov. 8, the Cougar Rockets successfully launched their first high-powered rocket on SIUE’s campus near Korte Stadium.

The organization, launched in fall 2018, is dedicated to designing, building and flying rockets. With high speeds, dazzling altitudes, sleek aerodynamics and fiery launches, rocketry holds broad appeal. Charter members of the organization include 33 students ...

FOX2 News featured SIUE’s state-of-the-art Motion Capture and Analysis Laboratory, located in the School of Engineering Building, on Thursday, Nov. 9. View the report here.

Students from the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering are celebrating strong first and third place finishes in the 2018 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Saint Louis Section Black Box competition held Saturday, Nov. 3 at SIUE.

The competition included students from Saint Louis University and Missouri S&T. SIUE junior computer engineering major Joel Rahlfs, of Ellis Grove, and junior electrical engineering major Jerome Ukah, of Nigeria, took firs...

The field of computer science is a rapidly growing field with a projected employment growth rate of 19 percent by 2026, but males greatly outnumber females in the industry.

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) aims to inspire more females to pursue computer science by sparking the interest of middle and high school students through interactive programming opportunities.

The SOE Department of Computer Science will host SheCode from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Satur...

Two teams each comprising three Southern Illinois University Edwardsville computer science students, made the School of Engineering proud during the local Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) International Collegiate Programming Competition (ICPC) by earning first and third places out of 13 teams on Saturday, Nov. 3.

The championship team comprised seniors Zach Anderson, John Bentley and Dane Johnson. Coming in third place were juniors Chris Krozel, Dan Benke and Sean Pohl.

The students c...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is now home to the first publicly-accessible comprehensive motion capture and analysis system (MOCAL) to serve Southwestern Illinois and the Eastern Missouri area.

The state-of-the-art laboratory, located in the SIUE School of Engineering Building, is increasing research opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as collaborations with educational institutions, industry experts, private companies and more.

“Our lab is s...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School encouraged the pursuit of discovery and creativity at its annual Open House on Tuesday, Oct. 30. Faculty and representatives from each of the graduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Schools of Nursing; Business; Pharmacy; Engineering; and Education, Health and Human Behavior met with prospective students in the Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom.

According to SIUE Graduate School Dean and Associate ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering hosted a three-day training seminar and workshop Oct. 23-25 focusing on Electrical Resistivity Imaging with the SuperSting Electrical Resistivity Imaging system. After SIUE students participated in the first two days, more than 15 attendees from various companies, the Missouri Departments of Transportation and Natural Resources, and Missouri University of Science and Technology joined for the third day.   

The Americ...

In partnership with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is making college more affordable for students with more than $4-million in new grants. Qualified Illinois students can significantly reduce the cost of tuition and fees by combining SIUE academic awards with the new state-funded AIM HIGH Grant. The State of Illinois created the AIM HIGH merit-based scholarship with a goal of attracting more high school graduates to in-state coll...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is partnering with Madison and St. Clair Counties to support students working in conjunction with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) by providing necessary services to help students achieve their academic goals.

WIOA is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.

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The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Office of Admissions invites prospective students to register for Preview SIUE and experience the University’s array of academic programming, student life opportunities and available support services.

High school and transfer students are encouraged to take advantage of one of two remaining sessions of the University’s most popular visit program being held Saturday, Nov. 3 and Monday, Nov. 12.  Registration is available at siue.edu/...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville wants its students and campus community focused on achieving educational excellence, not worrying about where or how they can access food and important hygiene products.

That’s why the Kimmel Student Involvement Center has opened the doors to the University’s new Cougar Cupboard food pantry in the Morris University Center.

“Food scarcity is a problem that isn’t necessarily at the forefront when people think about issues surrou...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) introduced students pursuing the Kaskaskia College 2+2 program to the numerous academic and experiential learning opportunities it has to offer during a campus visit on Friday, Oct. 12.

“Each campus visit from our Kaskaskia 2+2 associates helps strengthen our partnership and improve the educational experience of our 2+2 students,” said Chris Gordon, PhD, associate dean in the SIUE SOE. “Students in this ...

The St. Louis Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) presented its annual Young Engineer Award for Professional Achievement to Siavash Zamiran, PhD, adjunct professor of civil engineering in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering. Zamiran received the honor during the 2018 Annual Awards Dinner on Friday, Sept. 21 at the Moto Museum in St. Louis.

The Young Engineer Award recognizes professional contributions of younger members to the society and to...

Industry donations are supporting curriculum advancement in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s (SOE) Department of Civil Engineering, as it prepares industry leaders who will excel in an ever-changing world.

MiTek USA, Inc. has contributed $10,000 in direct support of the Department of Civil Engineering’s Timber Design course. Additionally, an anonymous donor has made two donations to the Department’s Geotechnical Engineering specialization.

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Hundreds of students, faculty, staff and community members of varying ethnicities, ideologies, gender identification and sexual orientation took part in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Inaugural Diversity Day 2018 on Tuesday, Oct. 16 on the University’s Edwardsville, East St. Louis and Alton campuses. 

The Diversity Day theme was “From Awareness to Action, SIUE Shaping a Changing World.” The kickoff event for community stakeholders on Monday, Oct. 15 fea...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School will host its annual Open House on Tuesday, Oct. 30. The event will consist of two identical sessions: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. in the Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom.

Register now at siue.edu/graduate-admissions/visits!

Prospective graduate students will receive information on SIUE’s more than 100 master’s programs, post-baccalaureate certificates, specialist degrees, doctoral degrees and cooperati...

The Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program (SICAP) has donated $20,000 to the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s (SOE) Department of Construction for the purchase of a specialized construction drone.

The drone will be capable of supporting multiple payloads for versatile construction-site data acquisition applications, including centimeter-accuracy global positioning, high definition video and thermal imaging.

“The Southern Illinois Builde...

Dressed in professional attire and armed with resumes and good attitudes, hundreds of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students walked through the doors of SIUE Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom to meet potential employers and consider options for their future. 

“This has been productive. Everyone has made me feel comfortable, and I’ve gotten a lot of good information to follow up on,” said Austin Grant, a senior, majoring in marketing management...

Accelerate toward degree completion by enrolling in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s accelerated winter session. More than 70 three-week courses will be taught entirely online to provide high-quality learning opportunities in an accessible format.

 Enrollment begins Monday, Oct. 29. This special session runs Dec. 17, 2018-Jan. 6, 2019. More information is available at siue.edu/winter-session.

 “Winter session supports SIUE’s student-centered mission,...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville honored eight remarkable graduates at the 2018 SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame ceremony, “A Night Among the Stars,” on Friday, Sept. 28 in the Morris University Center. The impressive alumni have made exceptional contributions in their chosen fields, in their communities and at SIUE through their leadership, character and hard work.

“Those selected for the Alumni Hall of Fame represent the best of SIUE,” said Alan Kehrer, SIUE Alumni As...

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $49,957 to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in support of School of Engineering’s (SOE) Nima Lotfi’s, PhD, work to advance mechatronics and robotics education by pioneering a more cohesive curricular approach across the nation.

Lotfi is an assistant professor in the SOE’s Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. As a teacher-scholar in the SOE’s mechatronics and robotics engineering (MRE) program, he ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Healthcare Informatics graduate program is among the “Top 10 Most Affordable Master’s in Health Informatics Online 2018,” according to a new ranking published by GradSchoolHub.com. SIUE’s program ranks 9^th on the competitive list.

Healthcare informatics professionals integrate the worlds of medicine and technology by combining their expertise in data management, patient care and information technology systems. The ma...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students are showing their school spirit this week as they engage in a weeklong series of Homecoming activities and events.

From getting free rides to class from Uber Eddie, a chalk mural contest and chili cook-off to a festive golf cart parade and bonfire, students joined together to celebrate being Cougars.

“Being involved is a great way to build connections and make memories on campus,” said Benjamin Schlect, president of Sigma Tau Gam...

For the ninth-consecutive year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is in Washington Monthly’s Top 100 for master’s universities in the nation. SIUE is fourth among 27 master’s institutions in Illinois on the national magazine’s list.

Unlike conventional college rankings, Washington Monthly evaluates an institution’s “contribution to the public good” in three broad categories: social mobility – educating low-income students; resear...

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC), and its charitable arm, the Green Infrastructure Foundation (GIF) have named Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as a Living Architecture Regional Center of Excellence (LARCE). SIUE is one of four higher education institutions in the nation to receive the honorable designation.

“We are pleased with this designation and how it positions SIUE as a national leader in this exciting research area,” said SIUE’s Bill Retzlaff, PhD. “...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s annual Homecoming celebration will take place Monday-Saturday, Sept. 24-29. The University will host a weeklong series of events for current students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members, beginning with the Homecoming Kickoff at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 24.

The week will feature Uber Eddie, a chalk mural contest, royalty voting booth, karaoke, Cosmic Cougar Bowling, the 17^th annual Chili Cook-Off, a golf cart parade, Homecoming bonfire and...

“The work of diversity and inclusion at its core is about making sure that every student enrolled at SIUE feels a sense of belonging, knowing that this is a place that’s safe for their growing, learning and development, and that’s our goal.”

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s new Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI) is offering that safe space, along with support and advocacy for underrepresented students. It underscores the University&#8217...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering has announced its receipt of the largest single cash investment in School history, a generous $1.25 million gift from the Fowler Family, which in combination with other contributions, will allow for the completion of its state-of-the-art Student Design Center.

After receiving Board of Trustees approval on Thursday, Sept. 13, the innovation hub has been named the Fowler Student Design Center.

“SIUE is important to our fam...

Five Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SIUE SOE) students received scholarships at the annual American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) St. Louis Chapter’s awards ceremony on Monday, April 16 at the Missouri Vineyards restaurant at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Seniors Nino Giganti, of Springfield, Eric Melosi, of Highland, Neil Ritz, of Effingham, and Daniel Smalley, of Tremont, along with Teaching Assis...

Calling all municipalities, agencies or businesses with great sustainability projects in need of innovative, cutting-edge thinkers. The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Successful Communities Collaborative (SSCC) is looking to collaborate with a community partner during its inaugural year, which will run from fall 2018 through spring 2019. 

The SSCC is accepting applications through Thursday, March 15 for a community partner in the Metro East or St. Louis area through Thursday, Ma...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Randy Pembrook and School of Pharmacy (SIUE SOP) Dean Gireesh Gupchup visited India in late October and early November to secure agreements that enhance SIUE’s international partnerships.

“We are in the process of increasing our efforts to recruit individuals to SIUE, in particular, Indian students interested in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields seem like a good fit for our programs,” sa...

Five Southern Illinois University Edwardsville industrial engineering graduate students have presented their scholarship at internationally attended conferences during the fall 2017 semester. Two of the master’s candidates received Distinguished Paper Awards for their standout studies.

Award winners Priyank Shah and Jijo Varghese each presented at the IISE (Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers) Engineering Lean & Six Sigma Conference in Orlando. Under the advisement of Emmanuel E...