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Fungi form extensive living networks that influence nutrient cycling, ecosystem resilience and environmental health.

Mechanical and aerospace engineering associate professor Juhyeong Lee has been selected to receive the 2026 Pioneers of Progress Award for his contributions and innovation in the field of aerospace.

Mechanical engineering and international studies student Joshua Woolf received the 2026 Astronaut Scholar award, making him the fifth Utah State University student to win the prestigious accolade from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.

The rods and cones in your eyes are responsible for helping you see, but what's responsible for helping them? Retinal pigment epithelium cells are their caretakers; but environmental, genetic and aging factors can strain them and make them less effective....

Utah State University Professor Anhong Zhou has been awarded a major grant designed to help youth get more excited about agriculture and careers in food production.

The National Science Foundation has selected two Utah State University engineering students for the prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship.

Students 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.

Disruptive technology, seismic concerns and a national issue of aging infrastructure. Mohsen Zaker Esteghamati isn't just addressing these challenges; he is integrating artificial intelligence to prepare the next generation of engineers.

The National Science Foundation has awarded the SHINE (Solar, Heliospheric, and INterplanetary Environment) award to Soukaina Filali Boubrahimi, an associate professor at the School of Computing.

Competing against 17 other teams, Utah State University students took top placements in their first-ever showing at the 2026 Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering Conference and Exhibition in Seattle, April 27-30.

Mohsen Zaker Esteghamati, assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Utah State University, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Terry Peshia Early Career Faculty Award from the American Institute of Steel Constructi...

Utah 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.

The 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.

Before Lorenzo High knew he was the 2026 College of Engineering Valedictorian, he wasn't sure he was going to walk at graduation.

Utah State University's Student Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) received top honors at the Concrete Canoe Competition for the 2026 Intermountain Southwest Student Symposium (ISWS) at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Apri...

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 28 at the Taggart Student Center in Logan.

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.

Three decades of advancing geotechnical engineering will be honored at Geo-Congress 2026, taking place March 9–13 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Doctoral student Hayden Baird, a Utah Space Grant Consortium graduate fellow, and his advisor, Professor Z. Charlie Zheng, both of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, were recognized by the American Institute of Physics for their research...

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.

The connection between policy and science is not always clear. As a graduate student more than two decades ago, she set out to design modeling tools for a policy-driven need but quickly realized that the real challenge was bridging the gap between the pol...

When Victoria Kemeny walked across the stage as the Utah State University College of Engineering valedictorian, she wasn't just celebrating late nights of homework or hours in the Metal Factory.

Keith Miller began his career path the summer after high school while working for his uncle's logging company where he gained hands-on experience doing things like building roads and moving trees.

After a decade of dedicated research, mechanical and aerospace engineering professor Stephen "Tony" Whitmore has reached a major milestone in advancing next-generation propulsion technology.

Meet the Aggie engineers taking their ambitions to new heights through cutting-edge research, community leadership and a drive to create meaningful impact.

Utah 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.

Todd Moon, professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is putting his expertise to work on technologies designed to make everyday life a little easier.

Meet Ryan Lewis: USU Mechanical Engineering alumnus, Astronaut Scholar and current Purdue University graduate student.

Construction is underway on the James D. Ballif Structural Engineering Building, which broke ground in summer 2025.

At a moment when artificial intelligence is reshaping nearly every industry, one Utah State University doctoral candidate has provided his expertise to help advance national AI strategy.

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.

On June 14, 2025, the Utah State University College of Engineering Rocketry Club successfully launched Sky Streaker at the International Rocket Engineering Competition, held at Spaceport Midland, Texas, and hosted by the Experimental Sounding Rocket Assoc...

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.

Morgan 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 Departme...

Mohsen Esteghamati, assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Utah State University, has been named 2025 Educator of the Year by the Structural Engineers Association of Utah. This award was presented at the associatio...

Utah State University is excited to offer a limited number of free tickets for USU students of any major to attend the Zero Gravity Summit on Nov. 4 and 5 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City.

Samiul Alam, a graduate student in mechanical engineering at Utah State University, earned second place in the master's category at the 2025 Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering University Research Symposium

Richard Anderson, a College of Engineering alumnus and longtime supporter of Utah State University, died Aug. 25 at his home in Wellsville, Utah. He was 88.

A 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.

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....

Som Dutta, assistant professor in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at Utah State University, in collaboration with the Utah Water Science Center, has been awarded a new grant from the United States Geological Survey, Department of the I...

The Utah State University Mars Rover Team made their in-person debut at the international University Rover Challenge where they placed 27th overall.

Ziyu Wang, assistant professor in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at Utah State University, has been selected as one of the 36 recipients of the 2025 Ralph E.

Experts at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are conducting critical tests on a hybrid rocket system developed at Utah State University's Propulsion Research Laboratory.

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...

Researchers 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.

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.

The Utah State University Earthquake Engineering Research Institute student chapter recently celebrated several awards after competing in this year's Seismic Design Competition, hosted by the University of California, Berkeley.

Two Utah State University students have been awarded one of the nation's most distinguished research fellowships. Mechanical engineering student Ryan Lewis and geosciences student Michelle Norman were both selected for the National Science Foundation's Gr...

Utah State University's College of Engineering has several graduate programs ranked alongside the nation's top-performing institutions.

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.

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.

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...

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...

With demand for electrification surging, ASPIRE is leading efforts to create pathways and train the next generation of workers needed to build and maintain cutting-edge transportation and energy systems.

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...

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.

From 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.

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.

Tucked around a bend in the Logan River below first dam, the Utah Water Research Laboratory (UWRL) at Utah State University is turning 60 years old!

They're called "forever chemicals"—found in grease-resistant packaging like fast food wrappers and used in construction, cosmetics, and clothing, as well as many other products.

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.

The Colorado River supplies water for forty million people in the West. The basin stretches from Wyoming and Colorado all the way to the Gulf of California in Mexico, winding through several...

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...

Department of Computer Science celebrates impressive accomplishments, along with move to new location in the Science Engineering Research Building, featuring creative spaces to foster collaboration, creativity, research and academic success.

Soukaina Filali Boubrahimi and Shah Muhammad Hamdi lead NSF-funded research to craft a comprehensive solar flare catalog of images and data, along with data-driven, machine learning models poised to deploy in an operational environment.

Professors Matt Harris and Greg Droge have very different engineering backgrounds, but their research interests often cross paths. Harris is an aerospace engineer who studies spacecraft controls and trajectory optimization.

Salt Lake City’s Department of Public Utilities is building a new water reclamation facility to replace its nearly 60-year-old treatment plant, which is nearing the end of its useful life.

USU’s College of Engineering is taking the lead to train future engineers for Utah’s energy and critical minerals future. Earlier this year, USU announced plans to develop the state’s first comprehensive energy engineering program.

The James D. Ballif Structural Engineering Building, made possible by USU alumnus and distinguished civil engineering graduate James “Jim” Ballif, will help prepare the next generation of civil engineers.

In 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.

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.

Geotechnical Firm Expands Legacy with Aggie Engineers. One of the most ambitious transportation projects in Northern Utah was completed earlier this year thanks to a team of innovative problem solvers at a local, specialty geotechnical engineering firm.

For Karmen Teuscher, Utah State University was the perfect launchpad for an academic and professional career in aerospace engineering.

Promising 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 CO2...

From building circuits for fun to designing complex systems for museum exhibits, Tyler Jones has always had a passion for engineering.

Utah State University’s College of Engineering is a proud sponsor of "Spiraling Upwards," a unique exhibition merging art and science through the beauty of fluid motion.

The wonders of electrical engineering have eluded Colton Sant since he was young. Now, set to graduate at the end of this school year, Sant looks back on a fulfilling academic career.

A new art installation at The Leonardo in downtown Salt Lake City blends fine art photography and the hydrology of the Great Salt Lake.

Since she was little, biological engineering student Melissa Wiggins was enamored by the world of science and engineering.

Utah State University is thrilled to welcome Assistant Professor Jackson Kulik, a passionate mathematician and engineer who began his career in higher education this year.

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.

Meet Maddie Witte: Environmental Engineering student at USU, avid skier and College of Engineering senator.

Each year, thousands of visitors flock to Bear Lake to take advantage of its blue waters and sandy beaches, but those thousands of visitors are also disrupting one key thing that makes the lake so pristine: its ecosystem.

If 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 monitoring

New research from Utah State University engineers aims to improve crop health by curbing two major factors: climate change and drought.

A professor of civil and environmental engineering is leading the charge to find a solution for the utilization of waste hemp fibers to biomanufacture fire-resistant, high-strength concrete.

"Sometimes the crazy ideas lead to watershed improvements." That was a key takeaway from new research conducted by Utah State University, published in the American Society of Civil Engineer’s Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management.

In celebration of Utah’s Pioneer Day, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Assistant Professor Nadia Kouraytem is being recognized as a Pioneer of Progress in science and technology.

The Utah State University surveying team took home first place in the nation for their topographic map during this year’s surveying finals, hosted by the American Society for Civil Engineers.

The 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.

Utah State University Professor and air quality expert Randy Martin was named Person of the Year at the Utah Clean Air Partnership Summit this past month, recognizing his work and achievements dedicated to improving Utah’s air quality.

The Utah State University rocketry team celebrated several wins at the annual Spaceport America Cup in White Sands, New Mexico.

The AeroLab at Utah State University is changing the way engineers design aeronautical vehicles with new, optimized design software built from scratch.

In 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.

Engineering students at Utah State University are preparing to send a satellite into space with the help of NASA and astronauts at the International Space Station, scheduled to launch in 2026.

A drying lake and increase of drought have led to a research proposal by Utah State University Assistant Professor Sierra Young who is using hyperspectral imaging to study the effects of dust deposition on vegetation.

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?

For decades, the world declared supersonic flight to be "good enough" for commercial air travel. Some aerospace engineers aren’t quite satisfied.

Devin Nielsen is the USU recipient of the FY24 NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities fellowship, a nationally-recognized fellowship provided by NASA. Roughly 50 graduate students receive this award each year.

Industry and leading experts in the computer engineering field gathered in Dagstuhl, a renowned computer science research center in Wadern, Germany this past March.

Utah State University Associate Professor Patrick Singleton is this year’s Trailblazer Award winner, selected by the Utah Division of Transportation.

Scientists have typically assumed that forest disturbances reduce evaporation and transpiration and increase the amount of water available to streams.

The Utah State University Design, Build, Fly team returned from their April competition in Wichita, Kansas in the top 20 percent of all teams.

Rose Hu, the associate dean for research in the College of Engineering and professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Utah State University, has been selected as a fellow for the American Association for the Advancement of Science....

The Utah State University student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers made good use of their home turf advantage—placing in seven out of eight events they competed in at this year’s Intermountain Southwest Student Symposium.

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.

Please join the College of Engineering in recognizing the achievements of two Utah State University engineering students who were honored at the university’s annual Robins Award Ceremony on April 5.

Join the College of Engineering in congratulating our five newly promoted faculty members.

The Center for the Design and Manufacturing of Advanced Materials will hold its first professional training symposium and mark the opening of Utah’s first research center dedicated to advanced materials on April 19.

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.

Utah State University and the Utah Water Research Laboratory mourn the loss of emeritus professor Trevor Hughes.

Sophia Hessami, a student majoring in biological engineering at Utah State University, has been named a 2024 Goldwater Scholar.

The Utah State University Logan campus will host the American Society of Civil Engineers regional symposium for the first time in 11 years.

Utah State University graduate Phillip Hwang and his wife, Gemma, received the Spirit of Old Main Award for their dedication and commitment to making a positive impact in their fields. This has earned them the Spirit of Old Main award.

Throughout her four-decade tenure at Utah State University, Kathy Bayn devoted herself to the institution, retiring in 2016.

Utah State University Professor Brady Cox is this year’s recipient of the American Society of Civil Engineers Prakash Lecturer Award for outstanding research or professional practice contributions in the area of geotechnical engineering or soil dynamics....

Utah State University has published a third extensive study of commonly used waterpipe materials titled, “Water Main Break Rates in the USA and Canada: A Comprehensive Study.”

Utah State University has been selected as a member of the United States Space Command University Academic Engagement Enterprise. The goal is to foster relationships between academic institutions and the initiative.

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.

For years, the senior project was a chance to prove what students had learned during their time at Utah State University.

Gavin Morgenegg is the 2023 Aggie recipient of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.

Transportation electrification. It’s a phrase you’ve probably heard once or twice before. The output of electric vehicles and electrified roadways has been a hot topic for years as researchers, experts and politicians race to find alternative forms of ene...

Utah State University will be the first school in Utah to offer a bachelor’s degree in cyber security engineering.

USU Doctoral student Landon Taylor set out to solve a particular issue in computer engineering: predicting rare events in biological systems.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

Rose Hu, Associate Dean for Research in the College of Engineering at Utah State University, recently published a book this November on her research, titled “5G and Beyond Wireless Communication Networks,” by Wiley-IEEE.

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.

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.

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.

Utah State University engineering student Regan Tracy fell in love with space exploration and STEM at 10 years old and decided right then and there she wanted to grow up to be an engineer.

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?

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.

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.

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.

A Utah State University Ph.D. student is one of 12 recipients to receive the Transportation Research Board Airport Cooperative Research Program Graduate Research Award.

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.

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.

The USU Student Chapter of the Water Association of Utah returned from the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference last week, taking home second place in the water environment student design international competition.

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 Engineering doctoral students Dillon Weatherston and Katherine Osorio-Diaz spent two weeks during the summer of 2023 in Taiwan for an annual research summer camp.

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

As a recent graduate from Utah State University, I am constantly thinking about how I can utilize my new degree (that hasn’t even arrived in the mail yet) to achieve the goals that I set for myself as a freshman.

Connecting the Dots between Snowpack and Streamflow in Mountainous Watersheds

Three Utah State University engineering students were awarded funding on behalf of the Utah Space Grant Consortium for internships this past summer.

Researchers at Utah State University have successfully demonstrated that hagfish slime proteins can accurately replicate membranes in the human eye.

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.

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.

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers section at Utah State University received two awards from the national leadership team for the 2022-2023 school year: Section Achievement Award and the Outstanding Community Engagement/Project Award.

Utah State University Engineering Professor David Rosenberg was recently awarded the Planning & Management Council Service to the Profession Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers.

The College of Engineering is excited to announce that Professor Jixun Zhan will be the new head of the Department of Biological Engineering, effective immediately.

Juhyeong Lee, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, has been selected as a recipient of a 2023 Hanwha Non-Tenured Faculty Award.

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.

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.

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded $2 million in total funding to researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Utah State University for nuclear energy research and innovation.

Utah State University Uintah Basin professor David Law and Nora Domínguez, director of the Mentoring Institute at the University of New Mexico, are the editors of the new comprehensive handbook Making Connections: A Handbook for Effective Formal Mentoring...

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 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.

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.

A Utah State University engineering student is one of 10 students worldwide to win the Society for Advancement of Material and Process’s International University Student Leadership Experience Award for 2023.

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.

A group of mechanical and aerospace engineering students were recently selected as recipients in the U.S. Department of Energy’s University Nuclear Leadership Program for their hard work and achievements in the engineering research field.

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.

Utah State University’s College of Engineering has been working to draft, mold, cast, create and sail a canoe made of concrete for The American Society of Civil Engineers’ annual competition.

The USU Society of Women Engineers spent their spring break visiting rural communities in Southern Utah to host engineering activities for grades three to five. In total, they worked with over 600 students.

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!

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

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.

The Utah Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Initiative has recognized Utah State University professor Nadia Kouraytem as one of their honorary selection of women leaders actively guiding Utah’s advanced manufacturing industry forward.

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

It’s been long known that the air quality of Cache Valley is among the worst in the nation, but what exactly makes it so bad? The answer: ammonium nitrate.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Utah State University recently sent its largest cohort of graduate students to a national conference for aerospace research, development and technology.

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.

Utah State University’s College of Engineering welcomes Kristen Gabriel as the new academic recruitment specialist. She joined the dean’s office last November.

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.

Utah State University’s College of Engineering welcomes Tony Ahlstrom as the new development officer. He joined the dean’s office on Jan. 17.

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.

Have you ever wondered what happens to rivers after wildfires? Intense flames can change the course of a river, erode its banks, disrupt biological processes and much more.

Utah State University researchers are part of a team that recently received a $4.6 million grant from the United States Department of Energy to further solar energy research.

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 Utah State University chapter of the Society of Women Engineers was awarded the Outstanding Outreach Event Award from the international Society of Women Engineers on Nov. 18 for their hard work on their new annual Diné Engineering Extravaganza Jr. eve...

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.

Utah State University’s Civil and Environmental Engineering Department will host its annual Career Night dedicated to connecting students with potential employers and allowing them to build networks. Between 40 and 50 companies, agencies and institutions...

Som Dutta, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, recently collaborated on a published article in Scientific Advances on the creation of a COVID-19 model and its ability to compare risk of SARS-CoV in various scenarios.

Utah is home to more than 200 companies supporting the aerospace, biomedical, renewable energy, bioproducts, and defense industries. In response to the hot job market, the College of Engineering now offers a composite materials and structures master of sc...

Researchers at Utah State University are creating a new hydrologic information system that will generate important new insight about the nation’s water resources.

After 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.

Civil and Environmental Engineering Assistant Professor Colin Phillips is making waves — through river channels — with his aim to build models to determine how rivers will respond to climate change, all thanks to the nearly $300,000 grant he received thro...

What do trampolines, refrigerators and pianos have in common? They all make great targets for pumpkins, of course!

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.

When Madeline Tennant decided to study environmental engineering at Utah State University, she wasn’t planning on a career in wastewater management. Having spent most of her life in Logan, she picked her major because she wanted to improve Cache Valley’s ...

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...

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.

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.

In an effort to provide students with more information about the resources the Utah State University College of Engineering offers, the college launched a new podcast mini-series.

Congratulations to aerospace engineering graduate student Christine Case for receiving a fellowship from the Utah NASA Space Grant Consortium. This funding will support Case’s research to improve the sensing applications for drones.

Utah State University researchers recently published a paper showcasing important advancements in the treatment of cytomegalovirus, or CMV.

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

Congratulations to the Utah State University surveying team for taking fifth place overall in the national competition at Louisiana Tech earlier this summer.

Utah State University researchers recently published a study exploring the mechanics behind a commonly used Asian cooking technique.

Ryan Berke, a mechanical and aerospace engineering associate professor at Utah State University, is the school’s new Goldwater scholarship mentor.

The Utah State University section of the Society of Women Engineers, known as SWE, was recently recognized by the American Society for Engineering Education for successfully completing the organization’s 90-Day Equity Challenge.

As Utah’s population continues to grow at one of the fastest rates in the nation, many communities are working to increase active transportation. Paths and trails can be a great tool to encourage walking and biking but can be difficult to build in already...

Thanks to the generous support of donors, two new endowed professorships have been created in the Utah State University College of Engineering.

Engineering professor and director of the Utah Water Research Laboratory, David Tarboton, received the 2020 David R. Maidment Award from the American Water Resources Association at a conference held earlier this month.

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.

An interdisciplinary group of Utah State University students received an honorable mention “for envisioning a climate-resilient, community-focused campus” in this year’s National Environmental Protection Agency RainWorks Challenge.

Utah State University mechanical and aerospace engineering doctoral candidate Cory Goates and his advisor Douglas Hunsaker, recently won the 2022 Applied Aerodynamics Best Paper Award from the 2022 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics SciTec...

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.

A 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.

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...

Near the glitzy Las Vegas Strip, a team of Utah State University students spent their weekend competing in a series of events designed to test their resolve as future engineers.

Utah State University assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering Nadia Kouraytem is a co-author of a recently published review exploring defects and anomalies found in 3D printed metals.

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.

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.

Two 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.

Community outreach is central to the mission of the Utah State University section of the Society of Women Engineers, and in March the club held two education events — one for high schoolers in Cache Valley and one for elementary schoolers in Blanding.

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 Utah State University College of Engineering is excited to welcome Dr. John M. Cioffi as the guest speaker for the college’s annual Research Week Awards Ceremony on April 14.

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

Three recent graduates from the Biological Engineering Department at Utah State University have been named 2022 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellows.

Utah State University is partnering with The University of Alabama and a consortium of universities and other partners to translate water research into operations that improve the nation’s ability to effectively manage water resources and provide warning ...

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

Earlier this month, the Science Unwrapped team recognized the Utah State University section of the Society of Women Engineers for their volunteer service.

Earlier this month, members of the Utah State University section of the Society of Women Engineers attended the WE Local conference in Des Moines, Iowa.

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

Earlier this year at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board in Washington D.C., Utah State University Civil and Environmental Engineering master’s student Joshua Ward received an Eisenhower Transportation Graduate Fellowship.

Mechanical engineering student Elijah Kimmel is interning with a federal and state-funded initiative aimed at bringing a variety of partners together to support growth in Utah’s advanced material and manufacturing industry.

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.

A Utah State University engineering student is part of a team creating an event calendar app aimed at USU students.

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...

This year 12 new sponsors are participating in the Utah State University College of Engineering Senior Design program, including the Logan-based, non-profit adaptive art studio Jump the Moon.

Utah State University Civil and Environmental Engineering alumna Zhida Song-James (’91) has created an endowed scholarship in honor of her late husband, L. Douglas James, a former Utah Water Research Lab director.

Yu 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.

Utah State University student journalist Kaela Peterson talks to students in the College of Engineering who created floating boats using nothing but cardboard and duct tape. The boats were then put to the test in pool race during the annual Cardboard Boat...

Biological engineering student Kristine Peterson had her first peer-reviewed article published last month.

Upper Colorado River Commission Executive Director Chuck Cullom will be a guest speaker at Utah State University on Tuesday, March 15.

Thanks to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, each year one Utah State University student involved in STEM will receive a scholarship of up to $15,000 and an opportunity to attend the foundation’s annual Innovators Week and Gala.

Six 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.

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.

With support from the Presidential Doctoral Research Fellowship program, Prasenjit Dewanjee is pursuing his Ph.D. in mechanical and aerospace engineering at Utah State University.

Maggie Lea, a mechanical and aerospace engineering student at Utah State University, is the first USU student to be named a Matthew Isakowitz Fellow.

Monica Kessel, the grant development manager for the College of Engineering, completed her Ed.D. in Leadership and Innovation with Arizona State University in December.

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.

A 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.

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...

Earlier this month, Utah State University Ph.D. student Sailesh Acharya presented four papers in Washington D.C. at the 2022 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting.

The University Council on Water Resources awarded Utah Water Research Laboratory assistant professor Belize Lane the 2022 Early Career Award for Applied Water Research.

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.

Sierra Young is joining the College of Engineering as an assistant professor in the Utah Water Research Lab and the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.

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.

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...

As 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 und...

Undergraduate 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.

Matt Harris, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Utah State University, recently received a grant for $347,000 from the Office of Naval Research.

Utah State University assistant professor of mechanical engineering Haoran Wang received a $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation as part of the organization's new Engineering Research Initiation program that began last year.

With 1,032 undergraduate and 86 graduate students, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is the biggest department in Utah State University’s College of Engineering.

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.

Randy Martin, an associate research professor of environmental engineering, is one of many Utah State University faculty members who contributed to the recently completed 2021 Report to the Governor on Utah’s Land, Water, and Air.

As all of Utah continues to face significant drought conditions, residents are repeatedly asked to conserve water. But general conservation messaging that lacks suggested actions can leave individuals unsure of what steps would be the most impactful for t...

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

Utah State University researchers are working to make almond production more sustainable by gathering information with drones to improve water management for almond groves and increase almond yield.

Making STEM fun was the focus as students in the Society of Women Engineers, or SWE, at Utah State University planned their entry for the school’s annual Festival of Trees event.

Two Utah State University Civil and Environmental Engineering students were recently recognized by the Utah chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers.

Using the tip of a wet chopstick to test oil temperature while cooking tempura is a classic Asian cooking technique. The sound the water makes when it enters the oil indicates whether or not the oil is the right temperature for cooking.

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

Ned McFarlane slated to finish his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering this spring. Coming this far is an accomplishment for anyone, but it’s especially triumphant for McFarlane, who never thought this day would come.

Cache Valley elementary schoolers will be joining Utah State University students on Saturday to learn more about engineering through hands-on activities.

Former Utah State University College of Engineering leader and Space Dynamics Laboratory co-founder, Kay Baker, passed away on Monday, Oct. 18. He was 87 years old.

This year for Utah State University’s A Day of Giving the College of Engineering is raising funds to create an endowed scholarship in honor of Joe Caliendo, a former USU associate professor of civil and environmental engineering.

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...

More than 1,000 miles from his hometown in Utah’s coal country, Professor Brady Cox takes aim and heaves a massive sledge hammer onto the ground with deafening force.

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

When Sandra Fitzgerald started her career as a journeyman engineer at Hill Air Force Base, the sound of the ringing telephone often made her feel a little nervous. It was 1988.

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 former Utah State University College of Engineering professor, Roland Jeppson, died on Sept. 29 at age 88. He will be deeply missed by the Aggie community.

USU Part of New Institute to Understand Climate Change, Other Disasters. A team from Utah State University is creating tools to better understand the global impact of climate change and other disasters.

Two Utah State University College of Engineering graduate students recently presented their research at the Association of State Dam Safety Officials Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

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...

Another undergraduate student project from Utah State University is on its way to space.

Researchers from Utah State University’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering are advancing the future of nuclear power. This summer, two researchers each received an $800,000 grant from the Department of Energy’s Nuclear Energy University P...

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.

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.

Research by a Utah State University College of Engineering professor is featured on the September cover of one of the world’s oldest scientific publications.

A senior in the Utah State University mechanical engineering program is one of 113 students nationwide who received a scholarship from The American Society of Mechanical Engineers for the 2021-22 school year.

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

USU 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.

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...

Crews 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.