Leading in Water: Mahmoud Ali
Mahmoud Ali, an undergraduate student at Zagazig University in Egypt, was given a unique opportunity: to travel halfway across the world to study at Utah State University.
Utah State Engineer 2023 Edition
Global Connections
Collaborations Across the Globe: The International Engineering Experience at USU
Leading in Space: Sophia Rodrigues Laranja
Sophia Rodrigues Laranja came to Utah State University with a dream in mind — to study the Earth’s ionosphere and all the phenomena that occurs. Her chance to do so? The SPORT Satellite.
Leading in Air: Yi-Cheng Chen
Originally from Taiwan, Yi-Cheng Chen came to Utah State University for his master's degree in mechanical engineering. Chen’s brother helped him find the resources he needed as an international student and here he is, following in his brother’s footsteps ...
Highlights
I am an Engineer &…
Meet Marissa Tsugawa, an assistant professor of engineering education proving that there is more to engineering than just math and science.
Turning Trash into Treasure
Abiela Meek graduated from Utah State University with a bachelors in biological engineering. She started her Ph.D. fall 2023 in chemical and biomolecular engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Streaming Wars
Historic drought and a chronic overuse of resources is depleting the flow of the Colorado River. Utah, along with six other states, depend on water from the river for drinking and daily use.
Isabella Dam 10 Years Later
How do you maximize the length of a line that fits inside a confined space? One option is to fold the line into a zigzag. Another is to curve the line. How about a combination of both?
Arid Lands: USAID Center of Excellence Brings Egyptian Students to USU
The United States Agency for International Development funded a $30 million dollar Center of Excellence for Water that focuses on curriculum reform, capacity building, commercialization of research, and technology transfer.
USU Biological Engineering Professor Validates Alternative Treatments for AMD Disease
A Utah State University professor and her team has found a possible solution for treating age-related macular degeneration, one of the leading causes of vision loss for older adults.
Water Intelligence
Connecting the Dots between Snowpack and Streamflow in Mountainous Watersheds
USU Professor’s Smart Antenna Will Revolutionize Telecommunications Industry
A new antenna technology developed at Utah State University will soon be tested by a national wireless provider for a pilot study that could revolutionize the telecommunications industry.
USU Leads International Space Mission to Shed New Light on Brazil’s Vexing GPS Problem
In certain regions of Brazil, don’t be surprised if your GPS device behaves erratically. For years, researchers have been scratching their heads, looking for a solution to the unreliable GPS signals in regions near the Amazon. The cause? Plasma bubbles in...
What's New?
USU College of Engineering Partners with The Leonardo in Salt Lake City
The Leonardo and Utah State University’s College of Engineering announced this week a three-year partnership designed to inspire a new generation of engineers and creative problem solvers.
Hill Air Force Base and USU Sign Historic Agreement
A new agreement between Utah State University and Hill Air Force Base will create enhanced learning opportunities for students and spur innovative joint research efforts.
USU and National Chung Hsing University to Unite Engineering Disciplines
Utah State University and National Chung Hsing University in Taiwan are opening the door for students to complete a collaborative Ph.D. program at both universities.
USU Engineering Researchers Launch First Project Under New Water Institute
Researchers at Utah State University are creating a new hydrologic information system that will generate important new insight about the nation’s water resources.
Featured Alumni
Working Outside the Hive: Former Engineers Run Utah-based Winery and Distillery
When Jay and Lori Yahne graduated from Utah State University, they expected to spend the rest of their lives as geotechnical engineers. Making wine and spirits was a hobby of theirs until a simple joke in passing turned it into a reality.
Frontline Engineers: Safeguarding Nuclear Facilities in Ukraine
Robert Olsen always knew he wanted to work in nuclear engineering. He set himself down a path to make his way to the top, and today, he’s made it, working as a Nuclear Security Officer for the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Supporting the Next Generation of Aerospace Engineers
Over a decade ago, Nick Alley used his Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering to create an aerospace defense technology company called Area-I, which designed and built unmanned aerial vehicles for the U.S. military and its allies.
Today’s students, Tomorrow’s Leaders
If you had asked USU alum Scott Ackroyd at graduation where he’d see himself in 20 years, he envisioned a slow, steady career making a stable economic necessity, like ink cartridges.
New Major Funding
ASPIRE Awarded $2 million by DOE for Resilient Grid Infrastructure
On Oct. 18, Utah State University’s ASPIRE engineering research center was selected for a $100 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy to implement resilient grid infrastructure in rural and underserved communities across the country.
USU Receives $2.5M to Launch Earthquake Engineering Research Center
A new research center at Utah State University will help bridge the gap between what we know about the devastating effects of earthquakes and how to better design our infrastructure to withstand them.
News & Events
USU Baja SAE Returns Successful in Oregon Tournament
Utah State University’s Baja SAE chapter returned to Cache Valley having achieved their best result in recent history at this year’s Baja SAE Oregon competition. Their scores put them in 18th position overall out of 86 teams.
USU Engineering Professor Receives NSF Grant for Lithium Battery Research
Assistant Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Haoran Wang has been granted $246,549 by the National Science Foundation for his research on harnessing mechanics for the design of lithium batteries.
USU Students Win Big at Civil Engineering Event
The Utah State University Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers won awards in all events after a successful trip to Reno to compete in the Intermountain Southwest Student Symposium.
Partnership Between USU and Stadler Brings Battery-Powered Trains to North America
Utah State University and the ASPIRE Engineering Research Center will partner with Swiss-based Stadler to develop and test a battery-powered passenger train known as FLIRT. This train will be the first of its kind in North America.
Doctoral Candidate Creates Technique to Improve AI Energy Efficiency
An engineering doctoral student is shedding light on the reliability of today’s modern-day artificial intelligence with an issue most do not think about: energy efficiency.
New USU Club Introduces Earthquake Engineering to Students
Recent earthquakes across the globe are highlighting a growing need in Utah to address seismic hazards such as aging infrastructure and increased risk to population centers.
Engineering Professor Wins Prestigious NSF CAREER Award
Assistant Professor Hongjie Wang received the prestigious CAREER award from the National Science Foundation last week for his work on large-scale electrified transportation.
Just Add Sugar: Research Shows Common Antioxidant Can Be More Beneficial Through Glycosylation
New research shows that polyphenolic compounds, which are commonly found in fruits and vegetables, can be combined with sugar molecules to create potential life-saving drugs.
The Aggie Experience: Kate Christiansen Named 2023 College of Engineering Valedictorian
Kate Christiansen has always known how important engineering is and has made it a goal in life to help others see it too. That’s why she is the College of Engineering’s 2023 valedictorian.
Students Receive Grant Funding From Utah NASA Space Grant Consortium
Three Utah State University engineering students were awarded funding on behalf of the Utah Space Grant Consortium for internships this past summer.
New USU Club Welcomes Queer STEM Students
If you’re an LGBTQ+ student or ally looking for a club to showcase STEM knowledge, oSTEM might be the one for you.
Engineering Education Professor Receives Funding from GEAR UP Initiative
Dr. Marissa Tsugawa, a research professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University, recently received a $75,000 grant from the nonprofit Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, or GEAR UP.
Neurodivergent Engineering Research at USU Funded by the National Science Foundation
More will soon be known about neurodiversity in engineering students, thanks to funding from the National Science Foundation and the efforts of Utah State University College of Engineering Assistant Professor Marissa Tsugawa.
Father of the Photonic Bandgap to Speak at Utah State University
Renowned physicist, engineer and entrepreneur Eli Yablonovitch will visit Utah State University on April 25 for two lectures about his work in the electrical and computer engineering field.