SIUE Engineering Newsletter

The School of Engineering is among Minority Engineer magazine’s annual “Top 50 Universities Fostering Diversity and 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. 

Since 2012, the School's minority enrollment has nearly tripled, increasing from 86 students to 243 in 2017, while female enrollment has increased from 122 to 207.

Learn more about the honor.

Cougar Rockets, a new student organization at SIUE, successfully launched their first high-powered rocket.

The Department of Computer Science’s second annual SheCode event introduced approximately 30 high school girls to computer science and problem solving.

SIUE students celebrated strong first and third place finishes in the 2018 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Saint Louis Section Black Box competition held in November.

Two teams of SIUE computer science students earned first and third places at the local Association for Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Competition in November.

Ryan Perryman, BS construction management '04, is 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.

Perryman is the vice president of building at L. Keeley Construction, leading Keeley Construction Building Group’s team of business development, design, pre-construction and operations personnel through operational oversight, process improvement, training/education and strategic planning functions.

Learn more about how Perryman earned his spot on the list.

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 telepresence robot allows people to participate in video conferences on a moveable platform from a remote location,” Zhang explained. “Such systems, which were originally designed to promote social interaction between people, have become popular in various applications. But, few studies have examined telepresence robots in the classroom. My research seeks to better identify the possible effects such approaches have on student learning and perceptions of instructor credibility.” 

Learn more about Zhang's telepresence research.

Preview SIUE
February 18
March 4

Introduce a Girl to Engineering
February 16

13th Annual Awards Banquet
February 19

Honors Day
April 7

Spring Commencement
Graduate Students
May 10
Undergraduate Students
May 11

IEPA Renews $1.23M Grant with SIUE ERTC

Concrete Council of St. Louis Awards SIUE's Yelana Moton

FOX2 Features SIUE's Motion Capture and Analysis Lab

School of Engineering Hosts Successful Energy Symposium

Follow First, Lead Second: SIUE Senior Aims High and Inspires Others

Students Spread Engineering Message at Bethalto Middle School

STEM Center Community Impact Fellowship Program Connects Faculty Research with Metro East Educators and Students

SIUE Formalizes Changshu Institute of Technology Partnership

School of Engineering Donates Solar Car to Berea College

Motion Capture Analysis Lab Boosts Regional Research Collaborations

School of Engineering Hosts Resistivity Imaging Seminar

William (Bill) White
Professor
Computer Science
1957-2019

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Cannabusiness Panel – Chicago

• Experts from across the cannabis industry discuss issues related to this growing enterprise
• 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 @ University Club of Chicago
• $15 per person includes entry, appetizers, one drink ticket and cash bar

Cougars on the Move – Jupiter, Fla.

• St. Louis Cardinals vs. Houston Astros spring training game with VIP access to Alumni Tent
• Saturday, March 9 @ Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium
• $25 per person includes all-you-can-eat buffet, complimentary soft drinks and a cash bar

Alumni Trivia Night Fundraiser – Edwardsville

• Gather your team of eight and help support SIUE student scholarships and alumni programs. Cash prizes to top two teams!
• 6-11 p.m. Saturday, March 23 @ Edwardsville American Legion
• $200 per team includes two drink tickets per team member. Cash bar available and BYO food and snacks. No outside alcoholic beverages please.

Alumni Happy Hour – Alton

• Join us after work for an evening of networking and reconnecting with fellow alumni.
• 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 28 @ The Old Bakery Beer Company
• Free admission with two drinks tickets and appetizers. Registration strongly encouraged.

Golden Graduation Reunion: SAVE THE DATE for May 10-11

• All SIUE alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago are invited to come home for a reunion weekend, including reception, campus tour, and honors at commencement.

SIUE Athletics Hits Milestone Academic Mark

Make Plans to Attend the 2019 Red and Black Benefit

The SIUE Office of Educational Outreach offers a variety of non-credit opportunities for professional and personal development. Please browse the Spring 2019 catalog or visit our website for a listing of courses and presentations offered through the Lifelong Learning Speaker Series.

Our office also invites you to connect with us to learn about Educard opportunities, corporate partnerships, and the SIUE Successful Communities Collaborative. As alumni, we invite you to provide feedback and suggestions for other topics or classes that would be of interest to you.

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