SIUE Engineering Newsletter

Greetings from the Dean

Camp Inspires Future Problem Solvers, Innovators

School of Engineering, Korte Company Partner for Summer Faculty Residency

ERTC’s Lallish Named IAWPCO Operator of the Year

Budding Entrepreneur Perfects Skills Through Pitch Competitions

School of Engineering Hosts Changshu Institute of Technology

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In Memorium

Greetings from the Dean

As I prepared to be Dean of the School of Engineering, I believed that the dedication and collective effort of everyone in the School would enable us to continue to raise the bar in engineering education. I am proud to report that the School continues to rise above the challenges we face.

The Student Design Center capital campaign has reached its goal and the facility will be in complete service with a state-of-the-art design lab in 2019.
The School saw 383 students graduate during the last academic year. This is the largest number of graduating students in its history.
Our student teams, alumni and faculty continue to receive external recognitions and awards through their outstanding achievements.
The School is receiving a great response to its efforts to partner with international institutions which will extend our reach and recognition abroad.

Please take a few minutes to read about the impressive work being accomplished at the SIUE School of Engineering.

Sincerely,
Cem Karacal
Dean

Camp Inspires Future Problem Solvers, Innovators

The School of Engineering’s state-of-the-art Student Design Center was buzzing with drone activity for two weeks in June as 52 high school students from across the nation engaged in hands-on learning during the School’s 2018 Engineering Camp.

The dynamic camp, sponsored by Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery, and supported by MiTek, exposes high school students to the world of engineering. Campers explored the opportunities that exist through the School's programs that span the industry, including computer science, construction management, mechatronics and robotics, and civil, electrical, computer, industrial and mechanical engineering.

School of Engineering, Korte Company Partner for Summer Faculty Residency

School of Engineering’s Ahmed Abdelaty, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Construction, has partnered with The Korte Company to gain field experience and construction insights that will advance his teaching and scholarship.

This summer Abdelaty is participating in the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Education and Research Foundation’s Robert L. Bowen Industry Residency Initiative. The program provides “construction faculty nationwide with the resources necessary to support tomorrow’s constructors in the classroom.”

ERTC’s Lallish Named IAWPCO Operator of the Year

Rick Lallish, program director of Water Pollution Control at the Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC) at SIUE, has been named by the Illinois Association of Water Pollution Control Operators (IAWPCO) as its Outstanding Operator of the Year. Lallish received the honor during the IAWPCO’s annual conference in mid-April, where he also was named the new IAWPCO President.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s (IEPA) Division of Water Pollution Control, Field Operations Section nominated Lallish. Inspection teams comprised of IAWPCO representatives chose the winner among a field of five nominees.

Budding Entrepreneur Perfects Skills Through Pitch Competitions

School of Engineering senior Eli Ball is strengthening his entrepreneurial skills and making important professional connections through his involvement in local business pitch competitions.

In April, Ball earned second place in SIUE’s “TheOther40” Business Plan Competition, earning $3,000. That same month, he competed in Saint Louis University’s Pitch & Catch Investor Pitch Deck Competition held at Busch Stadium.

School of Engineering Hosts Changshu Institute of Technology

The School of Engineering hosted Changshu Institute of Technology in April as the institutions seek to establish faculty and student exchange programs.

SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook greeted the visiting delegation and engaged in working meetings to establish a formal partnership agreement along with representatives from International Affairs, the School of Engineering, International Admissions and the English as a Second Language Program at SIUE (ESLi).