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The 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.

Jagath Kaluarachchi, former Dean of the College of Engineering at Utah State University, passed away on March 17 at the age of 70.

The 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 profess...

The 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.

When 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.

Long-distance runners know the power of a 'second wind' — that surge of strength that arrives just when you think you can't go on.

There 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 unde...

Utah State University civil engineering students have the opportunity to study where some of the world's most iconic engineering achievements were born.

Mechanical 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....

The 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 g...

The 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.

Utah 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, sticke...

Engineering 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.

The 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.

The 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 Engineer...

Two faculty members from the College of Engineering were recognized with university-level awards at Utah State University's fifth-annual faculty awards ceremony on March 26.

After 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 ar...

The College of Engineering at Utah State University has appointed Christopher Fox as the new associate dean for research.

Utah 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.

The 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.

J. Clair Batty, a Trustee Professor in the College of Engineering at Utah State University, passed away on Feb.

Utah 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.

Mechanical 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 Hurley...

In today’s world, new, innovative ways of teaching are being created to keep education fresh and students engaged in hands-on learning. Harry B. Santoso is one of these unique educators changing the field for the better.

Christian 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.

When you think of engineering, you might picture the basics—heavy math and equations, complex bridges or electrical systems, even rockets and gears. But have you ever thought of using rhetoric for engineering research?

Although 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.

Faculty 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.

Are 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Collaborative research across the country has shown that strengthening the relationship between the student and advisor can increase retention rates in engineering doctoral studies.

If you’re an LGBTQ+ student or ally looking for a club to showcase STEM knowledge, oSTEM might be the one for you.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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

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.

When assistant professor of engineering education Cassandra McCall told her Mechanics of Materials class they could turn in their final project in any format they chose, she wasn’t expecting to receive a fashion magazine.

An engineering education study that began as a casual conversation between assistant professor Cassandra McCall and one of her colleagues recently received one of engineering education’s most prestigious awards.

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

A STEM Talent Challenge grant from the United States Economic Development Administration will provide Utah State University engineering students a unique opportunity to intern with one of six industry partners.

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.

Two engineering student researchers at Utah State University are using student social networks to better understand how relationships impact the success of undergraduate engineering students.

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 Australasian Journal of Engineering Education recently recognized the work of Utah State University Engineering Education professor Cassandra McCall.

A new assistant professor is joining the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University.

Darcie 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 she...

A Utah State University College of Engineering professor is working to help faculty better understand the experiences of diverse students through an audio-gathering project. Her work is funded through the National Science Foundation.

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

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

College-level engineering and math courses are not for the weary. Of course, the subject matter itself is difficult, but students also need the mental and emotional skills it takes to solve complex problems.

Victoria Oyewola is a first-year PhD student in engineering education from Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria.

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

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

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

Engineering education student Theresa Green has received NSF funding to intern with the Smithsonian Science Education Center...

A Utah State University College of Engineering researcher has received one of the nation’s highest awards from the National Science Foundation.

USU Professor Emeritus V. Dean Adams was selected to be a member of the 2020 Class of Fellows of the American Chemical Society, known as ACS.

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.