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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.

Rose Hu, Associate Dean for Research at the Utah State University College of Engineering, is this year’s winner of the Women in Communications Engineering Outstanding Achievement Award presented by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Utah State University professors of electrical and computer engineering will be giving lectures at a Joint Symposium with National Chung Hsing University to deepen the international academic community between institutions.

All 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.

A new software tool has been developed by computer engineering researchers at Utah State University, designed to rigorously analyze complex computer systems — especially those where safety and mission-critical operations are at stake.

Capitalizing on a boom in the nation’s semiconductor industry following the passage of the 2022 CHIPS Act, Utah State University will join institutions across the state in research conducted by the Utah Network for Integrated Computing and Semiconductor R...

Utah State University Electrical Engineering faculty were awarded a new patent for their research in roadway electrification at ASPIRE.

A new financial aid option is available for students seeking a non-thesis engineering graduate degree at Utah State University.

A Utah State University Engineering club returned from an international competition in Germany, tying for third place overall and taking home a $2000 prize for their efforts.

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.

Utah State University has signed another agreement with National Chung Hsing University in Taiwan — this time with the College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

The Utah State Legislature granted the ASPIRE Engineering Research Center at Utah State University $2.1 million in ongoing funding to serve as Utah’s lead research center for strategic planning for electrified transportation.

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.

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.

It’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.

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.

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.

Assistant Professor Hongjie Wang received the prestigious CAREER award from the National Science Foundation last week for his work on large-scale electrified transportation.

The College of Engineering at Utah State University extends its congratulations to the nine newly promoted faculty members.

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.

Are you looking for something entertaining to do this summer? Come join us for a two-day camp full of engineering fun!

Four undergraduate students, along with two graduate students and their mentor, will have their research published at the Applied Power Electronics Conference in Orlando this March.

The University of Utah has officially joined the Utah State University-based Advancing Sustainability through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification NSF Research Center (ASPIRE) as an affiliated campus partner.

The National Science Foundation ASPIRE Engineering Research Center headquartered at Utah State University recently received funding to accelerate the creation of electrified corridors that will change the nation’s infrastructure as we know it.

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.

The College of Engineering will join universities across the nation to celebrate the annual Engineers week— four days full of events, activities and educational fun.

Top experts from the industry and innovation sectors all over the world will gather Feb. 5-7 for a conference on electric transportation. The theme of this conference will be pilot projects and coordination.

As of 2022, 17 car manufacturers have announced plans to use or are currently using LiDAR sensors across 21 different models. However, there are a few things that need to be solved before this technology can be used widespread.

Reyhan Baktur, who was recently chosen as an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer for the 2022-2024 term, returned from a lecture tour across the Middle East thanks to the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society.

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.

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...

Todd Humphreys began studying electrical engineering at Utah State University with the intention of becoming a patent lawyer. His career path changed, however, thanks to a professor who told him he had the heart of an engineer.

One of the largest transportation agencies in Florida is set to build an electrified roadway, and the ASPIRE Engineering Research Center at Utah State University will help lead the project.

Last month, College of Engineering Ph.D. candidate Marium Rasheed took home third prize at the Nation Science Foundation’s Perfect Pitch Competition with her work on battery management and storage systems.

The ASPIRE Engineering Research Center at Utah State University is set to hold its first in-person annual meeting with stakeholders and industry partners from across the globe.

The 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 dif...

Marium Rasheed has been surrounded by books her entire life. Born in Pakistan to professor parents, she always knew the possibilities a post-graduate degree could hold. But despite the influence academia had on her life, Rasheed wasn’t sure what she wante...

Utah State University engineering professor and associate dean Rose Hu has been elected to the board of directors for the American Society for Engineering Education’s Engineering Research Council, known as ASEE ERC.

A team from Utah State University has won the $10,000 grand prize at this year’s International Future Energy Challenge in Knoxville, Tennessee.

After 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.

Utah State University electrical engineering student Tucker Skinner is the first Aggie to receive a scholarship from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.

Last month over 400 people attended a community open house showcasing the future of electrified transportation.

Community members are invited to experience the future of electrified transportation firsthand at an open house later this month.

The College of Engineering at Utah State University congratulates all students who graduated May 5.

Recently retired Utah State University engineering professor and Space Dynamics Laboratory Founder Doran Baker passed away on Tuesday, May 3.

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.

Rose Hu, a Utah State University professor of electrical and computer engineering and the associate dean for research in the College of Engineering, recently received a $165,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to reshape the future of next-gene...

Utah State University electrical engineering students make-up one of eight teams advancing to the final round of this year’s International Future Energy Challenge hosted by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

The College of Engineering at Utah State University extends its congratulations to the nine newly promoted faculty members.

Two Utah State University College of Engineering professors were recognized for their work as mentors during the 2022 USU faculty awards ceremony on Thursday.

Marium Rasheed, an electrical engineering Ph.D. candidate at Utah State University, was awarded a 2022 fellowship from Clean Energy Leadership Institute.

Utah State University electrical and computer engineering professor Bedri A. Cetiner received a patent earlier this year for a new class of intelligent antenna technology and algorithm.

Fifteen 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 stud...

Researchers at Utah State University were awarded a patent this month for a control algorithm they developed to improve the process of wirelessly charging vehicles in motion.

Rose Hu, the associate dean for research and a professor in the Utah State University College of Engineering, was recently appointed to the board of governors for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Communications Society. She wil...

Two 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.

Utah State University electrical engineering Ph.D. student Marium Rasheed recently received a $5,000 Women in Technology Scholarship from Cadence Design Systems.

Students 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 Agen...

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, IEEE, recently named Utah State University associate professor Reyhan Baktur as a distinguished lecturer for the 2022-2024 term.

The local civil engineering firm sponsored the renovation of a new study space, called the J-U-B Engineering Student Study Complex. The new facility opened mid-September, replacing an older study space on the second floor of the Engineering Laboratory bui...

In August of 2020, Utah State University launched the NSF-funded ASPIRE Engineering Research Center dedicated to advancing sustainable, electrified transportation.

Students and faculty from Utah State University’s Advancing Sustainability through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification (ASPIRE) program demonstrated ground-breaking work for Utah Gov. Spencer Cox at the Electric Vehicle and Roadway Research...

Matilyn Mortensen has joined the Utah State University College of Engineering as a public relations specialist.

Researchers from Utah State University’s College of Engineering are working to develop more energy-efficient artificial intelligence hardware, thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation.

More than 250 students in the College of Engineering attended the Launch Your Engineering Career kickoff event on Sept. 8.

An electrical engineering student won a best paper competition at this year’s Small Satellite Conference and took home a $10,000 cash prize.

Electrical engineering professor Charles Swenson will get $5.4 million in NASA funding to test his active thermal architectures. Swenson’s ATA technology will be installed inside CubeSats — small spacecraft about the size of two loaves of bread — which ar...

Autonomous underwater vehicles, or AUVs, are unmanned robots sent into the ocean to do all of sorts of things: create maps of the ocean floor, gather environmental information, identify hazards to navigation, document shipwrecks, etc. But charging them ca...

Meet Sam Christensen, a senior in electrical engineering from San Diego. Sam enjoys tinkering with circuits and drones, but his next chapter is law school, and his big dream is to become a Supreme Court justice.

This summer, USU’S Engineering State returned after being canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Electrical engineering junior Kevin Plaizier won $25,000 after placing first in an international drone design contest.

Faculty, staff, and students at the College of Engineering extend a heartfelt farewell to Professor Doran Baker, who retires this month after 62 years of service to Utah State University.

Professors do it. Grad students never stop talking about it. But for many undergraduate students, research is still an enigma.

A team of researchers from Utah State University were named one of ten finalists in the nationwide American-Made Solar Prize competition.

Students in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering can now access a newly remodeled facility created just for them.

Jackson Morgan has always been interested in space, and he chose electrical engineering so he could work on electric propulsion.

A team of researchers from Utah State’s Power Electronics Lab have developed a DC current–to–DC voltage power converter.

The College of Engineering at Utah State University extends its congratulations to two newly promoted faculty members.

Utah State University transportation engineering researchers will partner with colleagues at Virginia Tech on a Department of Energy–funded study to identify emerging cybersecurity threats to the nation’s electric utility grids.

Have you ever heard your own voice talk back to you on the phone? It’s a nuisance, which is why people developed filters that adapt to the sound in a room and remove this echo (the technical term is echo cancellation).

Several graduate programs within Utah State University’s College of Engineering were ranked alongside some of the top-performing schools in the nation.

Utah State University named Regan Zane the 2021 Faculty Researcher of the Year at the university’s first annual faculty awards ceremony Mar. 30.

College of Engineering faculty took three of nine university-level awards presented at the USU’s first annual faculty awards ceremony held Mar. 30.

We extend our congratulations to six faculty and 18 students for being recognized at a socially distanced awards ceremony Mar. 24.

ASPIRE Researchers successfully patented technology for a high-power-density battery converter. Their U.S. patent issued Feb. 9 will support the center’s mission to develop sustainable, economically sound electrified transportation.

Anessa Pennington has joined Utah State University as a public relations specialist in the College of Engineering.

As 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.

Welcome 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.

USU has become a national hub in transportation engineering research. In addition to the groundbreaking work at the ASPIRE Engineering Research Center, USU engineering faculty lead exciting transportation studies that may forever change transportation.

The Engineering Tutor Center is adapting to changing times and offering both face-to-face and virtual tutoring sessions. Tutoring services are free to students, and there is no need to schedule an appointment. The center is located in Engineering 320.

My name is Jagath Kaluarachchi, and I’m the Dean of the College of Engineering. We’re excited to welcome our first-year and returning Aggies back to campus.

The National Science Foundation has awarded Utah State University a five-year, $26 million grant, renewable to 10-year, $50.6 million, to develop an international research center dedicated to advancing sustainable, electrified transportation.

Utah State University researchers will receive four major grants from the U.S. Department of Energy to lead advancements in vehicle and transportation technology.

Utah State University Professor Rose Hu has again been named to a class of distinguished lecturers within the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, known as IEEE.

You’ve accomplished something extraordinary. By persevering through years of challenging work and training, you have earned one of the most versatile and valuable college degrees.

The College of Engineering and the Center for Persons with Disabilities at USU are collaborating to provide medical grade PPE to health care workers in northern Utah. Now they are asking businesses and individuals to join them.

The College of Engineering at Utah State University extends its congratulations to four newly-promoted faculty members.

In response to the growing concerns about COVID-19, the College of Engineering at Utah State University is canceling its 2020 Engineering State youth summer camp.

Due to concerns over COVID-19, Utah State University’s College of Engineering is switching to an online-only tutoring system.

The College of Engineering community extends its congratulations to the students and faculty who are recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in research.

The College of Engineering extends its heartfelt congratulations to the 12 undergraduate students recognized at the Engineers Week Awards Banquet.

One of the world’s largest technology manufacturers has named a Utah State University College of Engineering alumnus to its corporate fellowship.

The USU chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, or IEEE, will host the annual Student-Professional Awareness Conference on March 14.

The USU section of the Society of Women Engineers hosted a brand new event, Extravaganza Jr!, on January 25, 2020 from 8 a.m. – 12p.m. This event is aimed at elementary school children, grades two through five, who attend school in Cache Valley.

An international conference on electric roads and vehicles returns to Park City in February. The Conference on Electric Roads & Vehicles connects leaders worldwide in transportation infrastructure, electric utilities and auto manufacturing.

Cedric Mannie grew up in a small rural Native American community called Kinlichee on the Navajo Reservation. The closest grocery store was an hour away, and the only access he had to the internet was at his school.

Veteran electrical engineer and USU Professor Rose Hu is among the newly-elected fellows of the IEEE. It is the world's largest association of technical professionals with more than 423,000 members in over 160 countries.

USU’s ECE Department recently finalized a six-month renovation of its office headquarters. The new facility in the Engineering Labs Building features a beautiful new glass storefront, reception area and renovated conference room.

Jim Nottingham was on the fence about whether college life was a good fit for him. He dreamed of playing football, but life as a newlywed and new father was quickly changing his focus.

The College of Engineering at USU is excited to welcome our new faculty members.

In the skies above Reno, Nevada, USU engineers fly drones above the high-rise hotels and casinos, hopping from rooftop to rooftop. The flights were part of a NASA-led study to develop a new unmanned aerial traffic management system.

The tradition of technical writing is ancient, and the demand for engineers who are skilled technical writers has been constant.

Utah’s longest-running engineering summer camp concluded its 30th year last week.

One of the state’s largest research laboratories is getting a new director. David Tarboton, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Utah State University, will lead the Utah Water Research Laboratory beginning July 1.

The College of Engineering at Utah State University congratulates all students who graduated May 4-5.

The College of Engineering at Utah State University welcomes David A. Kunz as the new senior director of development. Kunz joined the college on April 24. He will oversee all fundraising efforts and in-kind donations from industry partners.

Students, faculty, staff and the university community are invited to participate in Utah State University’s College of Engineering Senior Design Night.

The Department of Computer Science at Utah State University will move from the College of Engineering to the College of Science effective July 1, 2019.

Utah State University's College of Engineering faculty promotions for 2019.

College of Engineering Dean Dr. Jagath Kaluarachchi and department heads from across the college recognized 78 students on Wednesday for receiving the prestigious A-pin award for the Spring and Fall of 2018.

The College of Engineering extends its heartfelt congratulations to the 15 undergraduate students recognized at Friday’s Engineers Week Awards Banquet

Utah State University’s premier unmanned aerial systems organization will take part in a highly anticipated NASA-led operation.

The College of Engineering expanded its Idea Factory to make more space for the growing number of student users.

Utah State University’s College of Engineering is joining universities and engineering firms around the country in celebrating the 2019 National Engineers Week.

USU’s College of Engineering welcomes Makenzye Bennett as the new human resources and scholarship personnel specialist. Bennett joined the college on Dec. 10, 2018.

USU’s College of Engineering welcomes Dixon Nielson as the new director of industry relations. Nielson joined the college on February 1.

Researchers at Utah State University’s Center for Advanced Imaging LADAR are changing the way we see the world.

Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Jeff Horsburgh is challenging Utah State University students to develop a visualization of high resolution water use data that provides visual feedback to both water providers and water consumers....

The TIJAR perches on the edge of the desk, becoming smarter and more efficient by the day. Trial after trial is performed on it until it will finally be ready.

Utah State University was turning heads at the Minneapolis Convention Center last week at a large conference and expo for the Society of Women Engineers, known as SWE.

An aerospace engineer trained at USU is pioneering the next generation of unmanned aerial systems that can be deployed at a moment’s notice.

This summer, crews renovated a large portion of the Anderson Engineering Building to accommodate a new 915-square-foot tutor center complete with wrap-around glass dry-erase walls, upgraded lighting, computer work stations, and new furniture.

Lucy Campos and her brother José don’t shy away from responsibility. The Brownsville, Texas natives both studied engineering at USU and both served as president for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers student chapter.

This year, the MAE Department acquired a new wind tunnel for use in thermal and fluid dynamics labs.

Reid Brown says he established a $100,000 scholarship endowment to pass on the same benefits he received from Utah State University’s education.

Today’s engineering students need a foundation of technical knowledge and advanced training in design and problem solving.

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers is quickly becoming one of Utah State University’s most active student organizations.

The USU student team, Engineers Without Borders, continues their water quality improvement project in rural Mexico.

Biological engineers at USU are developing new tools to combat the debilitating effects of Alzheimier’s and Parkinson’s disease and other brain disorders.

Six students from the Aggie Marine Robotics club attended the 21st Annual International RoboSub Competition.

Researchers at Utah State University are rethinking a 30-year-old technology and giving new meaning to the words limited mobility.

A new professorship in Utah State University’s College of Engineering honors longtime supporters David G. and Diann L. Sant and empowers a new generation of the most qualified engineering faculty.

The College of Engineering at Utah State University announced Monday that Rose Hu, a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has accepted the position of associate dean for research.

The College of Engineering at USU is excited to welcome 11 new faculty members. The group of incoming engineers and engineering educators includes eight new assistant professors, a research assistant professor and two assistant professors of practice.

Administrators from Utah State University and Brazil’s Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica, signed a memorandum of understanding on Aug. 6 to coordinate research efforts and exchange scientific knowledge.

The cramped engineering tutor center is a thing of the past. This summer, the College of Engineering renovated a large portion of the Anderson Engineering Building to accommodate a new tutor center.

Utah State University was center stage at the Salt Palace Convention Center earlier this week during a major event for engineering education.

The Ray is excited to announce a new partnership with Sustainable Electrified Transportation (SELECT) Research Center, led by Utah State University.

Longtime Utah State University professor and administrator Jagath Kaluarachchi has been selected as the new dean of USU’s College of Engineering.

Our bird’s-eye view is about to get much sharper. A researcher at Utah State University received a major research grant to improve the aerial imagery acquired from small, unmanned aerial vehicles.

A professor of electrical engineering at Utah State University received a $750,000 grant to further develop an antenna technology that could revolutionize the mobile communications industry.

Researchers at Utah State University don’t need an Apple Watch or stethoscope to measure your heartbeat. They only need a video camera

Growing up in China’s Jiangsu province, Rose Hu was a shy girl who studied hard and looked up to her four older siblings

This fall, 28 students were recognized for receiving the prestigious A-Pin Award

Meeting opens doors for future collaboration between Sweden and Utah State University.

The College of Engineering at USU is excited to welcome 11 new faculty members. The group of incoming includes seven new assistant professors, two lecturers, an assistant research professor and one assistant professor of practice.

Utah State University's College of Engineering faculty promotions for 2017.

The new 'BluJay' line of all-electric aircraft represents the latest in UAV technology