https://engineering.usu.edu/bce/news/index.xmlFind out what has been going in the Biological Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at Utah State University.https://templateresources.usu.edu/_resources/assets/images/U-State.pnghttps://engineering.usu.edu/en-usNewshttps://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2026/the-future-of-agriculture-education-usu-engineering-professor-receives.phpUtah State University Professor Anhong Zhou has been awarded a major grant designed to help youth get more excited about agriculture and careers in food[MJ1.1] production.Tuesday, 2 June 2026https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2026/usu-engineering-students-continue-to-outperform-national-pass-rates-for-fundamentals-of-engineering-exam.phpStudents in the Utah State University College of Engineering continue to demonstrate exceptional performance on the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, consistently earning pass rates that exceed national averages across multiple engineering disciplines.Wednesday, 27 May 2026https://engineering.usu.edu/bce/news/main-feed/2026/biological-engineering-students-showcase-innovation-at-senior-design-night.phpSenior Design Night brought together projects from across the College of Engineering, highlighting the work of graduating students as they apply their knowledge to real-world challenges.Friday, 15 May 2026https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2026/a-trailblazer-for-higher-education-college-of-engineering-professor-to-receive-the-masseyferguson-educational-gold-medal.phpUtah State University Professor and Associate Dean Deepak Keshwani will receive the Massey-Ferguson Educational Gold Medal from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers at the society's annual meeting in Indianapolis in July.Thursday, 30 April 2026https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2026/reaching-a-new-high-meet-the-unexpecting-2026-college-of-engineering-valedictorian.phpBefore Lorenzo High knew he was the 2026 College of Engineering Valedictorian, he wasn't sure he was going to walk at graduation.Thursday, 30 April 2026https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2026/thats-a-wrap-usus-college-of-engineering-celebrates-the-graduates-of-2026.phpThe 2026 College of Engineering graduating class entered the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum to the music of the Scotsman Bagpipe and Drum Corps at Utah State University on April 30.Thursday, 30 April 2026https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2026/senior-design-night-2026-showcases-the-next-generation-of-engineers.phpThe College of Engineering invites everyone to celebrate the achievements of this year's graduating class at Senior Design Night. This exciting showcase will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 28 at the Taggart Student Center in Logan.Tuesday, 21 April 2026https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2026/college-of-engineering-celebrates-faculty-promotions.phpThe College of Engineering at Utah State University is pleased to recognize faculty members who have earned promotions effective at the start of the 2026–27 academic year.Thursday, 16 April 2026https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2026/honoring-jagath-kaluarachchi-a-legacy-of-innovation-and-growth-at-usu-engineering.phpJagath Kaluarachchi, former Dean of the College of Engineering at Utah State University, passed away on March 17 at the age of 70.Friday, 20 March 2026https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2026/ning-fang-named-associate-dean-of-faculty-and-international-affairs-at-usu-college-of-engineering.phpThe Utah State University College of Engineering has appointed Ning Fang as the new associate dean of faculty and international affairs. Fang most recently held a dual appointment as department head of the Engineering Education Department and as a professThursday, 22 January 2026https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2026/deepak-keshwani-named-associate-dean-of-academic-programs-at-usu-college-of-engineering.phpThe Utah State University College of Engineering has appointed Deepak Keshwani as the new associate dean for academic programs. He will also hold the rank of tenured professor in the department of Biological Engineering.Tuesday, 13 January 2026https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2025/retina-research-foundation-awards-first-grant-to-usu-for-eye-disease-study.phpUtah State University Professors Elizabeth Vargis and Justin Jones have received a $50,000 grant from the Retina Research Foundation to support their research on age-related vision loss.Tuesday, 9 December 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2025/an-inside-look-at-the-fullcircle-journey-from-usu-student-to-research-leader.phpWhen Christopher Fox walked across the Utah State University stage to receive his bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering, he couldn't have known that years later he'd be returning —this time to lead the college's research enterprise.Friday, 5 December 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2025/finding-strength-to-persevere-the-merrills-second-wind-scholarship.phpLong-distance runners know the power of a 'second wind' — that surge of strength that arrives just when you think you can't go on.Tuesday, 2 December 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2025/usu-modernizes-degree-programs-and-launches-new-school-of-computing.phpThere is a conversation happening on social media that caught my attention recently. On Reddit, TikTok, and LinkedIn, people are claiming that artificial intelligence has made the computer science or software engineering degree a thing of the past. I undeMonday, 1 December 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/bce/news/main-feed/2025/chidindu-ifeanyiobiorah-begins-her-journey-in-biological-engineering-at-utah-state-university.phpWhen Chidindu Ifeanyi-Obiorah arrived in Logan just two months ago, she carried more than luggage and travel documents. She brought with her a quiet determination, a rich academic foundation, and the courage to forge a new path thousands of miles from homThursday, 20 November 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2025/students-invited-to-study-abroad-among-europes-greatest-civil-engineering-wonders.phpUtah State University civil engineering students have the opportunity to study where some of the world's most iconic engineering achievements were born.Monday, 17 November 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2025/biological-engineering-doctoral-student-represents-usu-at-exclusive-department-of-energy-training-program.phpMorgan Christensen, a second-year doctoral student in biological engineering and a Utah State University Presidential Doctoral Research Fellow, was selected as one of only 24 graduate students and postdoctoral researchers nationwide to attend the DepartmeTuesday, 11 November 2025https://www.usu.edu/today/story/usu-researchers-looking-into-sustainable-alternatives-to-concretePromising research is taking root in the world of structural engineering, led by a local environmental engineer. Erika Espinosa Ortiz is transforming the way we think about building materials, aiming to reduce one of the largest contributors to global CO2Wednesday, 20 August 2025https://www.usu.edu/today/story/nsf-career-grant-aids-usu-researcher-developing-safe-additives-to-minimize-plastic-pollutionA researcher at the Utah Water Research Laboratory has received a National Science Foundation CAREER award to research sustainable alternatives to toxic plastic additives and minimize plastic pollution.Thursday, 17 July 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/bce/news/main-feed/2025/exploring-fungal-innovation-and-future-pathways-a-conversation-with-joe-hart.phpWithin Utah State University's Biological Engineering program, are students whose curiosity and dedication shape the future of sustainable technology. One such student is Joe Hart, a junior who joined the program in the spring of 2023.Thursday, 3 July 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2025/usu-engineering-student-stands-out-as-utahs-only-2025-astronaut-scholar.phpMechanical engineering student Boston John has been selected to receive a renowned scholarship from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. John is the fourth USU student to be honored with this prestigious award and is the only recipient in Utah this year.Tuesday, 24 June 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/bce/news/main-feed/2025/engineering-innovation-a-conversation-with-biological-engineering-phd-student-mona-soroush-on-cancerdiagnosis-research.phpIn the heart of Utah State University's Biological Engineering Department, Biological Engineering PhD student Mona Soroush is contributing to research with potentially life-changing implications. As a Biological Engineering PhD student working under the mFriday, 6 June 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2025/usu-researchers-develop-device-to-study-early-stages-of-agerelated-vision-loss.phpResearchers at Utah State University are working to gain a deeper understanding of age-related macular degeneration, one of the leading causes of vision loss in older adults.Wednesday, 4 June 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2025/bethany-neilson-named-director-at-utah-water-research-laboratory.phpThe Utah Water Research Laboratory at Utah State University has appointed Bethany Neilson as the new director. A proud USU alumna, Neilson brings more than two decades of experience in water research, environmental system analysis and mentoring the next gWednesday, 4 June 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2025/usu-mars-rover-team-to-compete-in-international-challenge.phpThe Utah State University Mars Rover Team has earned an invitation to compete in the international University Rover Challenge, taking place May 28-31 at the Mars Desert Research Station in Hanksville, Utah.Wednesday, 21 May 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2025/usu-engineering-programs-recognized-in-best-graduate-schools-rankings.phpUtah State University's College of Engineering has several graduate programs ranked alongside the nation's top-performing institutions.Tuesday, 8 April 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2025/engineeringvision-usu-engineering-launches-freshman-recruiting-campaign.phpUtah State University's College of Engineering is expecting to welcome a large class of incoming students in fall 2025. To kick off their journey, each student has been sent a special swag box filled with Aggie gear, including a beanie, sunglasses, stickeFriday, 4 April 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2025/honoring-usu-alumna-and-nasa-astronaut-mary-cleave.phpThe College of Engineering is excited to host a special event on May 9 to honor Mary Cleave, NASA astronaut, USU graduate and a passionate advocate for women in STEM. This event will reveal Cleave's space suit, which she donated to the College of EngineerFriday, 4 April 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2025/college-of-engineering-senior-design-night-returns.phpThe College of Engineering invites everyone to celebrate the achievements of this year's graduating class at Senior Design Night. This exciting showcase will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 29 at the Taggart Student Center in Logan.Friday, 4 April 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2025/engineering-professor-receives-james-d-ballif-teacher-of-the-year-award.phpEngineering Professor Austin Ball was named the 2025 James D. Ballif Teacher of the Year. This new award recognizes extraordinary teaching and mentorship in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at USU.Friday, 4 April 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2025/utah-water-research-laboratory-director-to-step-down-from-administrative-role.phpAfter nearly six years of dedicated service as director of the Utah Water Research Laboratory, (UWRL) David Tarboton has announced his decision to step down from this administrative role. His exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to the UWRL arThursday, 27 March 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2025/student-profile-pioneering-innovation-in-biological-engineering-and-advocating-for-women-in-stem.phpFrom a childhood encounter with cystic fibrosis to becoming a trailblazer in biological engineering at Utah State University, Elise Barton's journey has been fueled by passion, perseverance and a commitment to innovation.Tuesday, 25 March 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2025/christopher-fox-named-associate-dean-for-research-at-usu-college-of-engineering.phpThe College of Engineering at Utah State University has appointed Christopher Fox as the new associate dean for research.Friday, 21 March 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2025/usu-alumnus-named-2025-federal-engineer-of-the-year.phpUtah State University alumnus, Major Brigham Moore, Ph.D., P.E., PMP, a deputy squadron commander in the U.S. Air Force, was named the 2025 Federal Engineer of the Year by the National Society of Professional Engineers.Tuesday, 18 March 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2025/community-night-returns-to-usu-during-annual-engineers-week.phpThe public is invited to an exciting evening of hands-on learning and family fun at Utah State University. As part of the annual Engineers Week celebration, the College of Engineering is hosting Community Night on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6:00 p.m.Tuesday, 18 February 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2025/in-memoriam-honoring-longtime-usu-engineering-professor-j-clair-batty.phpJ. Clair Batty, a Trustee Professor in the College of Engineering at Utah State University, passed away on Feb.Thursday, 6 February 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2025/engineering-professor-named-2025-ieee-fellow.phpUtah State University professor and world-renowned electrical engineer Regan Zane is among the newly-elected Fellows of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, or IEEE. Friday, 24 January 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2025/usu-engineering-undergraduate-receives-astronaut-scholarship.phpMechanical engineering student Ryan Lewis is one of 71 people around the country — and the only student from Utah — to receive a major scholarship from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. The scholarship will be awarded by NASA astronaut Douglas HurleyTuesday, 21 January 2025https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2024/grand-challenges-scholars-program-helping-students-change-the-world.phpIn 2008, the National Academy of Engineering introduced the 14 Grand Challenges for Engineering, focusing society's attention on critical opportunities and challenges that affect our quality of life. Thursday, 5 December 2024https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2024/usu-engineer-pioneers-sustainable-construction-techniques-using-microbial-materials.phpPromising research is taking root in the world of structural engineering, led by a local environmental engineer. Erika Espinosa Ortiz is transforming the way we think about building materials, aiming to reduce one of the largest contributors to global CO2Friday, 15 November 2024https://engineering.usu.edu/bce/news/main-feed/2024/celebrating-first-generation-college-students-at-utah-state-university.phpToday, Utah State University (USU) proudly celebrates First-Generation College Student Day, recognizing the achievements of students who are the first in their families to pursue higher education.Friday, 8 November 2024https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2024/why-failing-is-not-failure.phpSince she was little, biological engineering student Melissa Wiggins was enamored by the world of science and engineering.Thursday, 24 October 2024https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2024/a-math-renaissance-new-usu-resource-will-help-close-the-gap-in-engineering-education.phpChristian Bolander wants to bring math education out of the Dark Ages. Charged with addressing a very stubborn problem, he’s working to reshape attitudes about math in the engineering classroom.Tuesday, 8 October 2024https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2024/broad-horizons-and-unplanned-successes-embracing-the-highs-and-lows-of-engineering.phpIf anyone understands dedication to an engineering career, it’s Matt Draper. Draper, Senior Director of Research and Development at Edwards Lifesciences, currently spends his time designing and manufacturing products used for cardiac monitoringMonday, 23 September 2024https://engineering.usu.edu/bce/news/main-feed/2024/usu-biological-engineering-students-excel-at-ibe-national-conference.phpThe Biological Engineering (BE) Department at Utah State University has once again demonstrated its excellence at the prestigious Institute of Biological Engineering (IBE) Conference, which was held this year in Atlanta, GA.Friday, 20 September 2024https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2024/usu-research-to-supply-crops-with-resources-to-withstand-climate-change-and-drought.phpNew research from Utah State University engineers aims to improve crop health by curbing two major factors: climate change and drought.Wednesday, 14 August 2024https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2024/usu-receives-1m-nsf-grant-for-biotech-workforce-development.phpThe National Science Foundation has awarded Utah State University’s College of Engineering a $1 million grant to help prepare students for the rapidly evolving careers in life sciences and biotechnology.Friday, 19 July 2024https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2024/usu-researchers-assist-with-research-to-prepare-nasa-for-mars-mission.phpIn the 1960s, NASA set out to put a man on the moon. In the 2030s, NASA plans to boldly go where no man has gone before: with help from researchers at Utah State University.Tuesday, 11 June 2024https://engineering.usu.edu/bce/news/main-feed/2024/sustainable-innovation-swbec-and-central-valley-water-reclamation-facility-partnership.phpThe Central Valley Water Reclamation Facility (CVWRF), the largest wastewater treatment facility in Utah, treats the wastewater of approximately 500,000 residents daily.Tuesday, 28 May 2024https://engineering.usu.edu/bce/news/main-feed/2024/dr-foster-agblevor-named-highly-ranked-scholar-by-scholargps.phpScholarGPS, a leading authority in academic rankings, has named Dr. Foster Agblevor, Professor of Biological Engineering at Utah State University (USU) Logan UT, as an inaugural Highly Ranked Scholar™.Wednesday, 1 May 2024https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2024/senior-design-night-to-celebrate-hard-work-by-usu-engineering-seniors.phpAlthough we can’t promise it won’t snow in Cache Valley, we can promise this: Senior Design Night, USU’s largest tech and innovation expo, is back, featuring dozens of unique senior projects.Wednesday, 17 April 2024https://engineering.usu.edu/bce/news/main-feed/2024/a-scholars-journey-morgan-christensens-experience-at-the-8th-annual-air-quality-conference.phpSolutions for Science Conference, held at Weber State University, was a pivotal event for Morgan Christensen, an aspiring researcher passionate about environmental health.Monday, 15 April 2024https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2024/four-engineering-faculty-honored-at-university-wide-award-ceremony.phpFaculty from the College of Engineering took four of 10 university-level awards presented at the Utah State University’s fourth annual faculty awards ceremony on March 28.Tuesday, 2 April 2024https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2024/usu-engineering-undergrad-sophia-hessami-named-2024-goldwater-scholar.phpSophia Hessami, a student majoring in biological engineering at Utah State University, has been named a 2024 Goldwater Scholar.Monday, 1 April 2024https://engineering.usu.edu/bce/news/main-feed/2024/ron-sims-awarded-undergraduate-faculty-mentor-of-the-year.phpOne more outstanding achievements of our Biological Engineering faculty and students at the prestigious 2024 Engineers Week Awards Banquet, held on 02/23/24.Wednesday, 27 March 2024https://engineering.usu.edu/bce/news/main-feed/2024/biological-engineering-department-awards-2024-recap.phpThe Biological Engineering Department at Utah State University recently hosted its highly anticipated Awards Ceremony on Friday, Feb. 23rd, at 12:30 pm. Friday, 15 March 2024https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2024/annual-engineers-week-returns-to-usu.phpAre you ready for Engineers Week? The Utah State University College of Engineering will join universities across the nation to celebrate the annual Engineers week— four days full of events, activities and educational fun.Wednesday, 14 February 2024https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2023/turning-trash-into-treasure.phpAbiela 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.Thursday, 7 December 2023https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2023/usu-biological-engineering-professor-validates-alternative-treatments-for-amd-disease.phpA 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.Friday, 3 November 2023https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2023/open-house-at-the-leonardo-in-slc-marks-new-usu-partnership.phpAll members of the Utah State University community are invited to a free open house at The Leonardo museum in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4th.Tuesday, 24 October 2023https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2023/from-hagfish-to-membrane-modeling-age-related-macular-degeneration.phpResearchers at Utah State University have successfully demonstrated that hagfish slime proteins can accurately replicate membranes in the human eye.Wednesday, 13 September 2023https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2023/new-tuition-credit-for-non-thesis-masters-students-offered.phpA new financial aid option is available for students seeking a non-thesis engineering graduate degree at Utah State University.Tuesday, 12 September 2023https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2023/usu-college-of-engineering-partners-with-the-leonardo-in-salt-lake-city.phpThe 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.Wednesday, 30 August 2023https://engineering.usu.edu/bce/news/main-feed/2023/discover-be.phpThe Biological Engineering department hosted a day of “Discover BE” on July 17th. They sent the invitation out statewide to high school students and science teachers, to register for the event.Wednesday, 2 August 2023https://engineering.usu.edu/bce/news/main-feed/2023/be-shines-at-ibe-conference.phpTwo BE faculty members (Ron Sims and Jixun Zhan) and 14 students attended the Institute of Biological Engineering (IBE) national conference in Ames, Iowa (April 13-15, 2023).Wednesday, 2 August 2023https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2023/jixun-zhan-named-new-head-of-biological-engineering-department.phpThe College of Engineering is excited to announce that Professor Jixun Zhan will be the new head of the Department of Biological Engineering, effective immediately.Monday, 17 July 2023https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2023/just-add-sugar.phpNew 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.Wednesday, 14 June 2023https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2023/hill-air-force-base-and-usu-sign-historic-agreement.phpA new agreement between Utah State University and Hill Air Force Base will create enhanced learning opportunities for students and spur innovative joint research efforts.Monday, 15 May 2023https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2023/senior-design-night-is-back-and-bigger-than-ever.phpIt’s that time of year again: the air is getting warmer, finals are approaching and Senior Design Night is back again for another great evening of senior projects.Monday, 24 April 2023https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2023/the-aggie-experience-kate-christiansen-named-2023-college-of-engineering-valedictorian.phpKate 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.Thursday, 20 April 2023https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2023/father-of-the-photonic-bandgap-to-speak-at-utah-state-university.phpRenowned 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.Monday, 17 April 2023https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2023/2023-faculty-promotions.phpThe College of Engineering at Utah State University extends its congratulations to the nine newly promoted faculty members.Friday, 7 April 2023https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2023/engineering-state-summer-camp-to-return-for-2023.phpAre you looking for something entertaining to do this summer? Come join us for a two-day camp full of engineering fun!Thursday, 23 March 2023https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2023/engineers-to-celebrate-engineers-week-nationwide.phpThe College of Engineering will join universities across the nation to celebrate the annual Engineers week— four days full of events, activities and educational fun.Wednesday, 15 February 2023https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2022/usu-and-national-chung-hsing-university-to-unite-engineering-disciplines.phpUtah 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.Tuesday, 13 December 2022https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2022/usu-to-host-intermountain-biological-engineering-conference.phpAfter two years, Utah State University’s Department of Biological Engineering will host the Intermountain Biological Engineering Conference to provide faculty and students an in-person opportunity to share their research.Tuesday, 25 October 2022https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2022/swe-to-host-14th-annual-evening-with-industry.phpThe Society of Women Engineers will be hosting its 14th annual Evening With Industry with the hope of helping students kickstart their engineering careers. Students will have the opportunity to meet one on one with company representatives from over 23 difMonday, 10 October 2022https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2022/publication-shows-promising-results-in-treatment-for-common-virus.phpUtah State University researchers recently published a paper showcasing important advancements in the treatment of cytomegalovirus, or CMV.Monday, 8 August 2022https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2022/college-of-engineering-announces-new-endowed-professorships.phpThanks to the generous support of donors, two new endowed professorships have been created in the Utah State University College of Engineering. Tuesday, 5 July 2022https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2022/engineering-state-reimagined.phpAfter two years of adaptations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Utah State University College of Engineering is back to hosting its overnight engineering camp for high school students.Tuesday, 14 June 2022https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2022/congratulations-2022-graduates.phpThe College of Engineering at Utah State University congratulates all students who graduated May 5.Thursday, 5 May 2022https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2022/usu-students-faculty-attend-annual-biological-engineering-conference-in-georgia.phpA group of 16 sixteen students and faculty members from the Biological Engineering Department at Utah State University traveled to Athens, Georgia to attend the Institue of Biological Engineering Annual Conference earlier this month.Wednesday, 27 April 2022https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2022/college-of-engineering-senior-design-night-returns.php Senior Design Night is back. After two years of being held virtually due to the pandemic, graduating seniors from the Utah State University College of Engineering will once again showcase their capstone projects in person at the Taggart Student Center.Tuesday, 26 April 2022https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2022/usu-engineering-undergrads-selected-for-competitive-research-programs.phpTwo Utah State University undergraduates will travel to Maryland and Iowa this summer for a unique training experience at two of the most advanced research organizations in the country.Friday, 15 April 2022https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2022/faculty-promotions-2022.phpThe College of Engineering at Utah State University extends its congratulations to the nine newly promoted faculty members.Monday, 11 April 2022https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2022/recent-biological-engineering-graduates-named-nsf-research-fellows.phpThree recent graduates from the Biological Engineering Department at Utah State University have been named 2022 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellows.Friday, 8 April 2022https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2022/college-of-engineering-professors-recognized-as-mentors-during-university-awards-ceremony.phpTwo Utah State University College of Engineering professors were recognized for their work as mentors during the 2022 USU faculty awards ceremony on Thursday.Friday, 1 April 2022https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2022/15-new-engineering-students-named-to-undergraduate-research-program.phpFifteen new students were recently named Engineering Undergraduate Research Program fellows as part of the program's 17th cohort. The Engineering Undergraduate Research Program, or EURP, began in 2010 and provides support to engineering undergraduate studTuesday, 8 March 2022https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2022/biological-engineering-professor-receives-prestigious-nsf-career-award.phpYu Huang, an assistant professor of biological engineering at Utah State University, recently received one of the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious awards for early-career faculty.Friday, 4 March 2022https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2022/biological-engineering-undergraduate-student-co-authors-first-paper.phpBiological engineering student Kristine Peterson had her first peer-reviewed article published last month. Friday, 25 February 2022https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2022/engineering-students-share-their-research-on-capitol-hill-during-annual-event.phpSix Utah State University College of Engineering students presented their research in Salt Lake City on Tuesday as part of the annual Research on Capitol Hill event.Thursday, 10 February 2022https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2022/usu-student-and-biological-engineering-research-lab-receive-nasa-funding-to-study-the-impacts-of-space-on-the-brain.phpA Utah State University College of Engineering Ph.D. student is helping research the effects of long-term space travel on the human brain, thanks to funds from NASA.Tuesday, 25 January 2022https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2022/an-astronauts-career-mary-cleave-and-charles-precourt-to-speak-at-engineering-event.phpTwo retired NASA astronauts will share highlights from their distinguished careers at a special event commemorating a new scholarship that will support Utah State University’s brightest.Thursday, 20 January 2022https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2022/engineering-event-to-feature-former-cia-assistant-director-matt-berrett.phpStudents are invited to a special College of Engineering event on Jan 19 with keynote speaker Matt Berrett who is the current Director of Analytics at Space Dynamics Laboratory and a former assistant director of the United States Central Intelligence AgenThursday, 13 January 2022https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2022/engineering-professor-creates-undergraduate-research-program-to-support-transfer-students.phpAs part of a research fellowship from Utah State University’s Center for Intersectional Gender Studies and Research, associate professor of biological engineering Elizabeth Vargis is developing a program to provide support to transfer students through undWednesday, 12 January 2022https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2022/undergraduate-research-grants-support-engineering-students-studying-macular-degeneration.phpUndergraduate research grants from Utah State University and the College of Engineering are providing support to two engineering students using hagfish proteins to better understand macular degeneration.Monday, 10 January 2022https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/it-s-all-about-the-people-lessons-from-an-eight-year-aggie.phpDarcie Christensen has so many memories of her time at Utah State, and she should, since she's been here for eight years. She can recount how she's transformed from the shy, hyper-focused freshman to the more easygoing, confident three-degree engineer sheThursday, 7 October 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/launch-your-engineering-career-kickoff-a-huge-success.phpMore than 250 students in the College of Engineering attended the Launch Your Engineering Career kickoff event on Sept. 8.Thursday, 9 September 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/how-brains-fold-usu-team-wins-nih-grant-to-study-cerebral-shaping.phpUSU Assistant Professor Yu Huang will receive a $1.8 million NIH grant to study brain folding. Cerebral folding is an important topic in brain cancer research.Monday, 23 August 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/usu-opens-new-facility-for-algae-bioproducts-research.phpCrews are putting the final touches on a new 3,000-square-foot facility that will cement Utah State University’s role as a leader in the bioproducts revolution.Tuesday, 3 August 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/engineering-state-returns-after-pandemic-hiatus.phpThis summer, USU’S Engineering State returned after being canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Tuesday, 29 June 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/engineering-professor-establishes-multidisciplinary-research-program-welcomes-students-from-across-the-country.phpNot every undergrad who wants to do research has the opportunity. And not every college offers programs that align with student interests.Wednesday, 23 June 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/an-engineer-with-pride.phpIn November 2019, Jake Barney attended the Encircle Summit, where 3,000 LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults, along with their families and friends, gathered for what Barney remembers as a day of sheer joy.Tuesday, 8 June 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/162-and-counting-how-the-college-of-engineering-supports-undergraduate-research.phpProfessors do it. Grad students never stop talking about it. But for many undergraduate students, research is still an enigma.Tuesday, 1 June 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/space-on-the-brain-utah-state-engineers-awarded-competitive-nasa-grant.phpResearchers from USU’s Biological Engineering Department have received one of NASA’s most competitive grants. Friday, 28 May 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/an-invaluable-education-alumni-day-and-zella-bassett-establish-scholarship-at-usu.phpUtah State University engineering alum Day Bassett has gifted $30,000 to the university to establish an ongoing scholarship fund.Wednesday, 26 May 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/college-of-engineering-welcomes-new-graduate-program-coordinator.phpUSU's College of Engineering welcomes new graduate program coordinator for the Biological Engineering Department, Lauren Shanley.Thursday, 29 April 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/us-and-iranian-researchers-collaborate-on-lake-urmia-restoration.phpIn a rare exchange, scientists and water resources engineers from Iran and Utah are collaborating on a bold scientific study to restore one of the world’s largest saline lakes.Wednesday, 21 April 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/andrew-kjar-awarded-scholar-of-the-year.phpUSU biological engineering senior Andrew Kjar was named Scholar of the Year at the 63rd annual Robins Awards.Monday, 12 April 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/usu-engineering-programs-ranked-in-best-graduate-schools-survey.phpSeveral graduate programs within Utah State University’s College of Engineering were ranked alongside some of the top-performing schools in the nation.Thursday, 1 April 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/usu-honors-three-engineering-faculty-at-university-wide-event.phpCollege of Engineering faculty took three of nine university-level awards presented at the USU’s first annual faculty awards ceremony held Mar. 30. Wednesday, 31 March 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/ron-sims-awarded-2021-d-wynne-thorne-career-research-award.phpCollege of Engineering professor Ronald Sims was presented with the D. Wynne Thorne Career Research Award at Utah State University’s first annual faculty awards ceremony Mar. 30.Wednesday, 31 March 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/biological-engineering-alumni-shine-in-nsf-grad-research-fellow-search.phpThe College of Engineering congratulates biological engineering alumni Bailey McFarland and Emilee Madsen for their recognition by the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program.Tuesday, 30 March 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/student-spotlight-cheng-chen.phpMeet Cheng, a third-year PhD student in biological engineering! Cheng is a first-generation college student from Qidong, China, about 60 miles outside of Shanghai.Friday, 26 March 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/faculty-and-student-awards-2021.phpWe extend our congratulations to six faculty and 18 students for being recognized at a socially distanced awards ceremony Mar. 24.Thursday, 25 March 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/engineering-faculty-students-earn-six-awards-from-utah-engineers-council.phpThe College of Engineering congratulates the professor and five students who were honored at the Feb. 27 Utah Engineers Council Awards Banquet.Tuesday, 16 March 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/researchers-use-silkworm-silk-to-model-muscle-tissue.phpResearchers at Utah State University are using silkworm silk to grow skeletal muscle cells, improving on traditional methods of cell culture and hopefully leading to better treatments for muscle atrophy.Tuesday, 9 March 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/supporting-the-second-genome-researchers-use-new-tool-to-study-stress-in-root-colonizing-bacteria.phpOne solution to agriculture’s many challenges — climate change–induced drought, less arable land, and decreased water quality, to name a few — is to develop smarter fertilizers.Tuesday, 23 February 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/biological-engineering-professor-receives-nsf-grant-for-pioneering-fungi-study.phpFlavonoids are the substances that give many fruits and vegetables their color. They provide people with antioxidants and a wealth of other health benefits. And until very recently, scientists thought these chemicals could only be found in plants.Saturday, 13 February 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/biological-engineering-student-shares-research-on-capitol-hill.phpUSU undergraduate student Kelsey Bradshaw presented her research Feb. 2 as part of Utah’s Research on Capitol Hill event.Monday, 8 February 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/a-letter-from-dean-jagath-kaluarachchi.phpAs we gear up for a new semester, it’s important to pause and reflect on the difficult circumstances we’re all facing today. We know the pandemic has impacted your university experience and personal lives in different ways.Thursday, 28 January 2021https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2021/welcome-to-spring-semester-2021.phpWelcome back, engineering student! We’re thrilled to see you returning. We realize your university experience is heavily impacted by the pandemic, and we’re doing everything we can to provide a safe learning environment.Wednesday, 20 January 2021