Virginia Tech’s New Major in Construction Safety Leadership: A Response to Industry Needs On September 13, 2024, Virginia Tech announced the launch of a new major in Construction Safety Leadership, aimed at cultivating safety-conscious construction engineers to meet the growing safety demands of the industry. Established by the Myers-Lawson School of Construction, this program began […]
Engineering Education
Clemson University Joins Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network to Innovate Engineering Education
Clemson University Joins Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network: A New Era for Engineering Education On September 12, 2024, Clemson University officially became a member of the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN), marking a significant milestone in its commitment to fostering entrepreneurial thinking among engineering students. This new membership aligns Clemson with a prestigious group of 66 […]
The Inauguration and Significance of ECoRE at Penn State University
New Collaborative Hub at Penn State University: A Milestone in Engineering Education On September 12, 2024, Penn State University unveiled its new Engineering Collaborative Research and Education Building (ECoRE) on the West Campus. This building stands as the largest academic structure on the Penn State campus and marks a significant milestone in the College of […]
UW-Madison Receives $75 Million Donation for New Engineering Center
Historic $75 Million Gift for UW–Madison Engineering Building On September 11, 2024, the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2024 USNews Ranking: 35) (UW–Madison) held a press conference to announce a monumental $75 million donation from brothers Marvin Levy and Jeff Levy to the university’s College of Engineering. This donation, the largest single gift in the university’s history, […]
UT Austin Launches First Undergraduate Robotics Program in the U.S.
The Dawn of a New Era in Robotics Education: A Closer Look at the University of Texas at Austin’s Groundbreaking Program On September 5, 2024, the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) made headlines by launching the nation’s first undergraduate robotics program, allowing high school students to apply directly to this innovative initiative as […]
UConn Professor’s Profound Experience in NASA’s Mars Simulation Mission
NASA’s Mars Simulation Mission: A Leap Towards Understanding Human Space Exploration On September 5, 2024, Jason Lee, an associate professor at the University of Connecticut (2024 USNews Ranking: 58) , completed a 45-day simulated mission to Mars at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. This mission, part of NASA’s Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) program, aimed to […]
UConn’s Innovation Shop Revitalizes Engineering Education
Foundation of Innovation at the University of Connecticut On September 4, 2024, the University of Connecticut (2024 USNews Ranking: 58) (UConn) unveiled its newly named Engineering Innovation Shop, a dedicated space designed to provide students with hands-on learning opportunities in the engineering field. Located on the ground floor of the Castleman Building, this 6,000-square-foot workshop […]
Boston College Students Create Hue Device for Visually Impaired
## Innovative Solutions for Accessibility: The Role of U.S. Colleges in Advancing Assistive Technology In the summer of 2024, two engineering students from Boston College, Melanie Cotta and Echo Panana, showcased their innovative device named Hue at the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) annual InVenture Prize competition held at Florida State University (2024 USNews Ranking: 53) […]
The Importance and Practice of Diversity and Inclusion in Engineering Education
## Celebrating Diversity and Leadership in Engineering Education: The Legacy of Bevlee Watford On September 3, 2024, Virginia Tech announced that Bevlee Watford was honored with the titles of Professor Emerita, Associate Dean Emerita, and Executive Director Emerita. This recognition, bestowed by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors, celebrates Watford’s outstanding contributions to engineering education […]
Kimberly Ellis Appointed as Chair for Innovation in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech
## The Evolution of Engineering Education: A Spotlight on Innovation and Collaboration In a significant development for engineering education, Virginia Tech has appointed Kimberly Ellis as the W.S. “Pete” White Chair for Innovation in Engineering Education. This prestigious position, established by the American Electric Power Company, aims to inspire new interest in engineering teaching and […]
