Engineering News

Welcome back, Aggie engineering students. We’re thrilled to see you returning to campus and online classrooms. We realize your university experience is still very much impacted by the pandemic, and we’re doing everything we can to provide a safe learning ...

A team of College of Engineering undergraduates turned idea into reality this semester by building a scale model of their award-winning dam design.

Mechanical and aerospace engineering student Grace Graham recently shared her experience from a summer internship with United Launch Alliance.

View as a pdf The Biological Engineering Department hosted its third annual Intermountain Biological Conference on Oct. 30 and 31. This year’s theme was Biological Engineering’s Impact on Public Health

USU’s College of Engineering welcomes Monte Larson who will serve as the executive assistant to the dean beginning Nov. 2.

In a few short years, USU has become a national hub for transportation engineering research. In addition to the groundbreaking work at the NSF-funded ASPIRE Engineering Research Center, USU engineering faculty lead exciting transportation studies that may...

Researcher Dr. Som Dutta is part of a global team of scientists and engineers harnessing the power of supercomputers to better understand COVID-19.

Engineers at Utah State University are racing to develop a unique solution to ensure the safety of the largest hydroelectric project in Colombia. The Ituango Dam on the Cauca River is the tallest in this South American country. The dam’s hydro-electric pl...

Engineering students teamed up with the Center for Persons with Disabilities to make face shields. The headband and ear pieces are 3-D printed. The shield portion is an overhead projector transparency sheet.

Seemingly overnight, students and faculty adapted to an unprecedented university experience. On March 12, USU announced the remainder of its spring semester would take place entirely online.

Water is life. Its supply and quality are critical to society. But water is also numbers — numbers that measure flow, volume and quality to support decisions about how water is managed.

There’s a growing effort in higher education to encourage more undergraduate students to learn the basics of research early on. Proponents say undergraduate research experiences increase students’ understanding, confidence, awareness and interest in STEM ...

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Utah State University is excited to welcome four new faculty, including three new assistant professors and one new professor.

USU’s College of Engineering welcomes new graduate program coordinator for the Biological Engineering Department, Aleena Moss. She will be helping with everything from recruitment through to graduation.

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 for remote or in-person tutoring. The center i...

The Department of Energy has awarded $1.9 million for a Utah State University study focused on improving wastewater treatment and the prevention of toxic algae blooms.

Utah State University researchers will join the National Science Foundation’s Critical Zone Collaborative Network Coordinating Hub to improve collaboration among engineers and scientists studying the Earth’s Critical Zone.

Students, faculty and staff at Utah State University are saddened by the loss of friend and mentor Rex Plaizier who died Aug. 27 after an 8-year battle with cancer. He was 61.

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 graduate student Jade Snyder Echard will receive a $10,000 stipend from a national organization that encourages students to pursue Master of Science degrees in environmental engineering.

Utah State University graduate student Ferdousy Runa will receive a $4,000 scholarship for her work studying pedestrian activity. Runa’s research will help inform transportation planners and lead to safety improvements at busy intersections.

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

A recent statewide pilot study confirmed that coronavirus can be detected in sewage that enters wastewater treatment facilities. The findings may lead to new public health tools that help track infection rates and trends.

When Glen Wright walks into a room, excited faces light up to see who’s following closely behind. His one-to-one working model of a famous Star Wars droid turns heads wherever the two venture.

Dr. Yingying Zheng will be joining the Biological Engineering faculty as a tenure-track assistant professor on August 1, 2020.

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.

Utah State University graduate student Motasem Abualqumboz is being recognized by an international organization for his research into Northern Utah’s air quality problems.

Space exploration technology is constantly in need of creative and innovative design updates to help expand our exploration of the cosmos.

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.

Utah State University biological engineering undergraduate Morgan Bishop received the Undergraduate Researcher of the Year at this year’s Robins Awards.

Utah State University Professor Ron Sims was named fellow of the Institute of Biological Engineering, or IBE, on April 1.

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

A former Utah State University professor of civil engineering and former director of the Utah Water Research Laboratory has died after a month-long battle with COVID-19, his wife said.

The College of Engineering and the Center for Persons with Disabilities at Utah State University are collaborating to provide medical grade personal protective equipment to health care workers in northern Utah. Now they are asking businesses and individua...

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

Utah State University student Andrew Kjar was named a 2020 Goldwater Scholar in a prestigious national competition that recognizes outstanding achievements in science and mathematics.

A Utah State University doctoral student will receive one of the nation’s most distinguished student research fellowships valued at approximately $138,000.

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 congratulations to the two faculty award winners recognized at the Engineers Week Awards Banquet.

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.

Wetlands, floodplains and aquatic habitats are some of Utah’s most important ecosystems. They are home to many bird, plant and fish species, and they provide unique outdoor recreation opportunities.

Utah State University’s Merril-Cazier Library has recently had problems with leaks from its foundation and from pipes throughout the building. The potential for water damage poses a serious challenge to the university’s Special Collections and Archives, w...

A collaborative team of researchers at Utah State University and the University of Central Florida developed a tool to track cellular events that may lead to obesity-related conditions in people.

Utah State University engineering students recently won three of four scholarships from the American Water Works Association, Intermountain Section. The winners are

Utah State University engineering students Kyler Olsen, Braiden Amata, Jack Tousley and Kat Margetts, with Assistant Professor Brian Crookston as their faculty advisor, won the Association of State Dam Safety Officials dam model competition.

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.

One of the premier international conferences on electric roads and vehicles returns to Park City, February 9–11. CERV, or the Conference on Electric Roads & Vehicles, connects leaders from around the globe in charging and transportation infrastructure, el...

A study conducted by USU civil engineering researcher Patrick Singleton and PhD student Prasanna Humagain was recently featured in an article on the Forbes magazine website.

Utah State University undergraduate student Morgan Bishop and PhD student Lori Caldwell were selected as finalists for the Women in Engineering Local Collegiate Competition to be held in Salt Lake City, Feb. 7-8.

College of Engineering alumnus Colter Hollingshead didn’t expect his thesis to turn too many heads. Civil engineers, after all, are known for publishing technical studies with unfamiliar terms and lots of math.

Aerospace Engineering student Grace Graham was recently published on the front cover of satellite industry magazine VIA Satellite, with her article titled “Mother Nature Will Not be Denied: Hurricanes and the Future of Space Flight,” in the December 2019 ...

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.

Utah State University undergraduate student Morgan Bishop was selected as an undergraduate finalist for the Women in Engineering Local Collegiate Competition to be held in Salt Lake City, Feb. 7-8.

Utah State University PhD student Lori Caldwell was selected as a graduate student finalist for the Women in Engineering Local Collegiate Competition to be held in Salt Lake City, Feb. 7-8.

Veteran electrical engineer and Utah State University Professor Rose Hu is among the newly-elected fellows of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, known as IEEE. It is the world's largest association of technical professionals with more ...

A pair of Utah State University alumni helped develop a new technology that will forever change aviation safety.

USU’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 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 confere...

The Intermountain Biological Engineering Conference at USU on Nov. 9 was a tremendous success. About 150 people were in attendance.

USU’s College of Engineering welcomes new academic advising center staff assistant Madeline Walker. She will play an important role in managing the day-to-day operations of one of USU’s most active student advising programs.

USU’s College of Engineering welcomes new computer technician Ross Palmer. Palmer brings five years of information technology experience to the college. He will provide IT support for USU’s Department of Engineering Education and the College of Engineerin...

USU’s College of Engineering welcomes new academic advisor Valerie Daines. She will provide advising services to mechanical engineering students with last names A through J.

Utah State University’s Department of Biological Engineering will host a regional conference featuring academic, industry, and government research in biological engineering on Saturday, Nov. 9.

The College of Engineering continues its effort to improve all aspects of the student experience. On November 1, crews wrapped up a major renovation of the advising center located on the 3rd floor of the Anderson Engineering Building.

Secrets are not welcome in Idalis Villanueva’s engineering classroom. She doesn’t believe in withholding information or making assumptions about what students may or may not know.

According to a 2014 household survey, Utahns are expressing rapidly growing interest in protecting water resources for outdoor recreation and environmental benefits.

USU Assistant Professor Ryan Berke is one of 40 researchers nationwide to receive the prestigious Air Force Young Investigator Research Program award.

At Brigham City-based HyPerComp Engineering, USU alumnus Jake Walker can be found wrapping composite vessels in endless strands of black carbon fiber.

Mechanical and aerospace engineering alumna Amy Jo Moore is making strides at every turn in her career.

USU’s College of Engineering welcomes new academic advisor Sierra Browning. She will provide advising services to mechanical engineering students with last names K through Z.

The people who work and study at the Utah Water Research Lab will remember outgoing director Mac McKee in many different ways.

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.

Early in her academic experience, Grace Graham learned the secret to success. The young aerospace engineering and economics double major from St. George, Utah, jumped into university life eager to get involved and meet new people.

What motivated you to pursue a career in biological engineering? What motivates you to stick with it?

Utah State University students grabbed another national victory at a wastewater design challenge last month in Chicago.

Jorge Espinoza followed a lot of pathways in search of his future career. The path started with a degree from USU in law and constitutional studies and an internship with U.S. Sen. Mike Lee in Washington...

Mechanical engineering Professor Barton Smith is best known for two signature characteristics: he’s a baseball fan; and he’s skeptical when someone claims to know something with absolute certainty.

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

Rocky Mountain Power Foundation contributed a $25,000 gift that will provide scholarships to undergraduate engineering students. The generous donation is one of dozens of gifts the organization has made to USU in the past decade.

A group of mechanical engineering seniors developed a therapeutic tricycle designed to help families that provide physical therapy for a child at home.

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.

USU is once again being recognized as a national leader in nuclear engineering research.

Robert E. Spall, former head of USU’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and a distinguished faculty member for nearly 23 years, retired from Utah State University College of Engineering this past May.

Faculty and staff at the College of Engineering extend a heartfelt thanks and best wishes to retiring faculty Gilberto Urroz who retired this summer.

Utah State University Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Joseph Caliendo died Wednesday, Aug. 14.

A team of researchers at Utah State University is tackling one of the newest questions in cancer research: Is cellular blebbing associated with the development of tumors?

A study about the formation of Tour de France cyclists revealed that vision is the key factor behind the formation of a peloton.

Faculty at Utah State University are developing the latest educational tools to train the next generation of engineers in Egypt and the Middle East.

The White House last week announced that Utah State University Assistant Professor Idalis Villanueva will receive the highest honor awarded by the U.S. government to scientists and engineers.

Wynn Walker, a USU Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Emeritus and former associate dean for the College of Engineering, died Saturday, June 29.

Ayman Nassar, a graduate student at USU studying water resources, received one of this year’s Utah Water Users Association scholarships, which is awarded annually to two students who study in Utah and plan to pursue a water resources career.

Utah State University faculty Judy Sims received the Calvin K. Sudweeks Award on June 26 from the Utah Division of Water Quality.

Utah State University College of Engineering alumnus Saleh Taghvaeian will receive the Larry W. Turner Young Extension Professional Award from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.

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

The Utah State University Steel Bridge Team placed 15th at the National Steel Bridge Competition that took place in Carbondale, Illinois on May 31.

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 Utah State University Steel Bridge Team took 2nd place at the Regional Steel Bridge Competition held in font-weight-bold, Colorado on April 6.

Utah State University PhD student of transportation engineering Yi He won the 2019 Utah Institute of Transportation Engineers student paper competition and was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Northern Utah Women's Transportation Seminar.

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.

College of Engineering extends a heartfelt farewell and thanks to Val Potter, Executive Director of Development. Potter is transferring to a new university development role where he will specialize in economic development and projects for USU Extension.

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

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced yesterday that a group of students from USU have won 3rd place in their annual Campus RainWorks Challenge for their project "A New Heart".

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.

Researchers at Utah State University’s Splash Lab discovered a new mode of water surface skipping termed “water walking”.

We extend our congratulations to three faculty and one outstanding student for being recognized at two separate awards ceremonies. Please join me in celebrating the success of Ryan Berke, Idalis Villanueva, Spencer Wendell, and student Taylor Clegg.

Civil engineering undergrad and hockey team captain Josh Kerkvliet received the All-West Team award.

Theresa Green and Darcie Christensen, two doctoral students in the Department of Engineering Education, presented research at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the American Education Research Association (AERA) held on April 5-9 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

An award-winning educator and veteran engineer has been named the head of the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University.

Scientists at Utah State University are studying cultivation practices to optimize the yield and quality of hemp for botanical medicines.

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

USU engineering professor, Elizabeth Vargis was awarded the ‘Early Career-Faculty award’ from the Center for Women and Gender.

Utah State University’s AeroLab is ahead of its time with cutting-edge research for developing aircraft of the future.

Engineering students at USU placed third at a recent national robotics challenge held in California.

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.

Researchers at Utah State University are improving the ways we model muscle loss during spaceflight.

Community, business and legislative leaders got a first-hand review of Utah's air quality challenges from one of the state's foremost experts on air quality research.

In six well-regarded hydrology and water resources journals published in 2017, the estimated percentage of studies whose results could be fully reproduced was only between 0.06 and 6.8 percent.

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

The College of Engineering extends its congratulations to the two faculty award winners recognized at Friday’s Engineers Week Awards Banquet.

College of Engineering professor and air quality expert Randy Martin will be the first to present at Utah State University’s upcoming Research Landscapes speaker series on Tuesday, Feb. 26.

Utah State University’s Grace Graham is one of 38 women worldwide to receive the prestigious Brooke Owens Fellowship

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

The worlds of engineering and baseball have collided. Researchers at Utah State University are breaking down the physics of a new baseball pitch that’s been getting a lot of attention.

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 Hydrologist is part of national team of experts working to improve water modeling tools.

Utah State University’s Department of Biological Engineering is under new leadership. Industry veteran and professor D. Keith Roper took the helm at the department.

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

Utah State University graduate student Lori Caldwell will take part in the prestigious Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program, or NREIP.

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 biological engineering assistant professor Elizabeth Vargis received a three-year grant from the National Eye Institute for her ongoing research in better understanding why new blood cells form during retinal disease.

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

College of Engineering academic advisor Leslie Buxton received the Region 10 Excellence in Advising Award. Buxton was selected among nominees from five western states.

Utah State University’s Marc Maguire received the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from The Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech.

An engineering education expert is encouraging institutions of higher education to reevaluate the professional experience of engineering faculty, specifically women professors.

Researchers at Utah State University are splashing soapy water to unveil new discoveries within fluid dynamics.

Utah State University mechanical engineering alumna Amy Jo Moore was honored Oct. 20 at an annual conference for the Society of Women Engineers

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 Metal Factory opened Thursday, Nov. 15 with a tour of its facilities. The 7,300-square-foot factory is located in the Tech Building on USU’s campus.

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.

Marc Maguire, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at USU, has been named educator of the year by the Structural Engineers Association of Utah.

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.

Utah State University assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering Ryan Berke and psychology professor Renee Galliher received a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation’s Broadening Participation in Engineering program.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

José Campos graduated from Utah State University in 2016 with a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering.

Researchers in Northern Utah have demonstrated that the Logan River is highly dependent on karst aquifer discharge to maintain summer low flow when water demands are the highest.

Utah State University students created an award-winning design that helps one of Utah’s wastewater treatment facilities increase the use of renewable energy using food waste as a biofuel feedstock.

Researchers at Utah State University have developed new devices to mechanically stress human cells in the lab.

After two decades of collecting data, a team of researchers discovered new ways in which groundwater moves and controls the export of carbon from land to streams in the permafrost terrain of the Alaskan North Slope.

Burke Williams was born and raised in Alpine, Utah, but has now lived in Farr West Utah for 13-plus years.

Researchers at Utah State University are evaluating the effectiveness of using drones to inspect cracks of concern underneath bridges.

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

Utah State University's Brian Crookston received the Young Professional of the Year Award from the Association of State Dam Safety Officials.

Utah State University’s Jonathan Ruesch received one of 288 scholarships from Tau Beta Pi Honor Society.

It was the first round. Bjorn Ironsides was flitting around Hard Reset, a professional, at high speeds.

Utah State University’s Jeff Taylor is one of five students nationwide to receive a fellowship from NASA’s top aeronautics research division.

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

At the Utah Water Research Lab, engineers are conducting full-scale tests on a unique water-powered turbine that will provide new solutions to distributed energy needs.

A Utah State University professor of civil engineering has developed an online tool that estimates snow load requirements for new construction of homes and buildings.

The U.S. Navy has awarded a major grant to a team of Utah State University engineering researchers who are developing a unique educational tool designed to inspire the next generation of naval and ocean engineers.

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.

USU’s College of Engineering welcomes Danielle Roth as the new academic recruiting specialist. Roth joined on August 13. Her focus is on recruiting top students to engineering programs and assisting them through the transition from high school to college....

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.

In the United States, we’ve accumulated an estimated 500 million specimens of animals, plants, bugs and mushrooms.

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.

Veteran educator, engineer and hydrologist Dr. David Tarboton has been named a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union.

USU’s Darcie Christensen is one of 31 engineering students nationwide — and the only person in Utah — to receive a 2018–19 Tau Beta Pi Honor Society academic fellowship.

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.

USU’s College of Engineering welcomes Hal Chugg as the new professional engineering technician. Chugg will play an important role in overseeing student operations across the school’s fabrication facilities.

Students, faculty and staff members at Utah State University extend their heartfelt congratulations and farewell to Dr. V. Dean Adams who last month officially retired from his role as Executive Associate Dean of the College of Engineering.

A senior in USU’s Civil and Environmental Engineering department is one of 18 people nationwide to receive a major scholarship from the American Society of Civil Engineers, known as ASCE.

United States Air Force officials are taking a close look at a USU student design that may help the planet’s growing space junk problem.

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

Faculty, staff and students in USU’s College of Engineering extend their congratulations to Leslie Buxton who received the USU 2018 Outstanding New Advisor award.

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

Mounika Arukala joined the master’s of computer science program at Utah State University in August 2016.

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.

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

The College of Engineering at Utah State University invites students, faculty, staff and members of the community to a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, May 14 at the USU Electric Vehicle & Roadway (EVR) Research Facility & Test Track.

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

Utah State University’s Doug Hunsaker, a rising star in aerodynamics research, received the coveted Young Investigator Program (YIP) award from the Office of Naval Research.

Nine teams competed in Saturday’s 2nd annual ASME Soapbox Derby. The event was organized by students from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and was held in North Logan.

Researchers at Utah State University are sending cascades of water into a tank to uncover a mystery of fluid dynamics.

Utah State University professor and researcher Ling Liu will receive a major research grant for his work in developing more thermally efficient materials.

Christian Morrill, an engineering ambassador and biological engineering student, was named Scholar of the Year at the 60th annual Robins Awards.

The Water Environment Association of Utah (WEAU) USU student chapter has qualified for the national student design competition hosted by the Water Environment Federation (WEF).

The College of Engineering on Thursday recognized eight outstanding student and faculty researchers as part of USU’s 2018 Research Week.

Utah State University's College of Engineering faculty promotions for 2018.

Engineering students at Utah State University placed third at a recent regional bridge-building competition held in South Dakota.

A Utah State University College of Engineering student will receive the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Award.

Engineering students at Utah State University placed third at a recent national robotics challenge held in Southern California.

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.

The 2nd Annual USU Soapbox Derby is coming back to Cache Valley on April 21.

On your next stroll through the woods, take a look at the dew droplets hanging from the leaves. If you see moisture on a cypress or juniper tree with their distinct bifurcated leaves, you’ll likely see those water droplets defying the rules of physics.

Four engineering students at Utah State University participated in the 2018 FRC Bowling Ball Competition in Salt Lake City, Utah.

After long delays caused by storms and rough seas, NASA on Sunday launched a rocket into space carrying an experiment built by students at Utah State University.

Researchers at Utah State University are learning more about how extreme temperatures affect the structural integrity of rocket engines

This spring, 16 students were recognized for receiving the prestigious A-Pin Award.

A researcher at Utah State University is developing non-visual techniques to teach the fundamentals of engineering to students who are blind or low vision.

It doesn’t make Idalis Villanueva uncomfortable to confront assumptions. It's her mission to challenge unquestioned beliefs and conventions that a growing number of educators say are obsolete in 21st century engineering classrooms.

Five engineering students from Utah State University attended the 41st Annual AAS Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference in Breckenridge, Colo.

With an ever-growing human population and its inherent demand for water, there is a critical need to monitor water resources. New technology could make it more feasible than ever to measure changes in the water flow of rivers.

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

A Utah State University researcher was among those celebrating a recent successful test flight of the Dream Chaser spacecraft

Marc Maguire, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Utah State University, was named Educator of the Year by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute

Hydrologists are looking centuries into the past to better understand an increasingly uncertain water future

In landlocked Utah, freshmen engineering students at Utah State University got a hands-on lesson in sailing the open seas

Computer science and engineering students from across Utah met on the USU campus recently for the third-annual HackUSU event.

Biological Engineering Professor Dr. Ron Sims was elected this week to the College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering

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

Utah's biggest intercollegiate hackathon returns for a third year to Utah State University on Nov. 17-18

Biological engineering students at Utah State University will host a regional conference aimed at connecting participants with industry

USU’s SWE organization offers members opportunities in community service, industry networking, outreach and mentorship

Researchers published new findings that suggest European drought trends are lining up with climate change projections.

Autumn is in the air. Er, no wait... That's a flying pumpkin. Engineering students from across Utah will compete Saturday, Oct. 28 to see who can hurl their ripening jack-o’-lanterns the farthest.

Dr. Jixun Zhan presenting at his Inaugural Lecture entitled “Curiosity-Driven Exploration and Reprogramming of Nature’s Biosynthetic Machinery.

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

If supersonic flight is to take hold in commercial air travel, aircraft designers will need to overcome a noisy problem: sonic booms

Food growers are facing a difficult reality: climate change is expected to intensify drought conditions, and expanding urban populations are competing for arable land and water supplies

During construction, the steelworks for USU's Maverik Stadium renovation rose into the air and then branched off left and right, leaving whole sections of the shimmering new building floating in mid-air. It wasn't an optical illusion.

EWB members Michael Flores, Garrett Wood, Katie Henderson, Heather Nielsen, Camiel Bruneel, Camryn Christensen, Karl Christensen and faculty advisor Dr. Marv Halling traveled to Southern Peru

Engineering education researchers explore what draws students to technical majors

USU hydrologists are looking centuries into the past to better understand an increasingly uncertain water future

In drought-prone Central California, grape producers are looking for new ways to improve crop production with less water

Megan Gordon is second woman engineering valedictorian in 15 years. Civil Engineering alumna Megan Montgomery never thought she’d be a valedictorian. She hadn’t even considered a degree in engineering.

Dr. Michael Johnson is a leading expert in experimental hydraulics and chief engineer on the Oroville model study.

Humans have been rocketing themselves and their stuff into space for more than half a century.

USU engineering faculty wins ninth-straight award for science-inspired artwork.

USU hydrologists are revolutionizing the way scientific data is stored and shared among scientists around the globe with HydroShare.

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

The College of Engineering at Utah State University is debuting its brand new Idea Factory, a state-of-the-art design and fabrication facility on the Logan campus

Engineering students from the Utah State University RoboSub team competed last month in San Diego at Robonation's annual International RoboSub Competition and made it through the qualifying rounds

Utah State University undergraduate student Nathan Guymon won a second-place award in an international video contest aimed at educating the public about solid waste.

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.

Production crews for Discovery Canada were at the Utah Water Research Lab on Wednesday producing an upcoming TV special about the Oroville Dam spillway model.

Splash Lab researchers developing the science behind improved watercraft design

Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Donates $13K to Utah State University's College of Engineering.

A team of fluid dynamics experts created a new math formula that more accurately predicts cavitation and its damaging effects

Reporters, photographers and video journalists converged at the Utah Water Research Lab on June 16 for an up-close view of the lab's latest project.

Utah Water Research Lab team Constructs scale model of Oroville Dam spillway

Dr. Randy Martin will serve a four-year term on the Utah Air Quality Board.

Biological engineers at USU decoded and reprogrammed the biosynthetic machinery that produces natural compounds found in fungi

Information and links from the 2017 College of Engineering convocation at Utah State Univesity.

Biological Engineering student, Darcie Christensen, named Scholar of the Year.

Students from Utah State University's student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) are gearing up to host the 1st annual Soapbox Derby on April 22

S-STEM teaching seminar offers a variety of techniques to engage students in active learning

Alumnus Bhupesh Parikh shares gift that will impact future engineering students for years to come

USU students won 2nd place overall in the 2017 Human Powered Vehicle Challenge

Institute of Biological Engineering annual meeting comes to Salt Lake City.

The Technical Writing Competition is sponsored by the College of Engineering and Engineering Council as part of Engineering Week

Dr. Idalis Villanueva publishes new findings in prestigious education journal

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

Eight College of Engineering students were recognized for receiving the prestigious A-Pin award for Spring 2017.

Project is part of a growing international effort to keep closer tabs on space junk

Biological Engineering Professor Dr. Foster Agblevor is developing new catalysts to convert unwanted plant waste into bio-based fuels. His work was recently highlighted in Chemical and Engineering News.

Four Utah State University engineering students receive scholarships from the American Water Works Association Intermountain Section

Dr. Paul J. Barr is a veteran engineering educator and leading expert in bridge and roadway engineering

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

Dr. Anhong Zhou reflected on family and the future of bio-technologies at his inaugural lecture last week where he was honored for his promotion to professor.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering was mentioned several times recently in the United States Society on Dams (USSD) Newsletter and the Association of State Dam Safety Officials

Reporters around the world are covering the developing story in Northern California where massive water flows are threatening the integrity of the Oroville Dam’s main and auxiliary spillways.

Environmental engineers are making it easier to study arsenic contamination

Utah State University seeks applications for the Head of the Department of Computer Science in the College of Engineering

USU hosts Dr. James L. Moore as the guest lecturer for the BPE Program Seminar

The Utah State Legislature welcomed new lawmakers to its ranks, including USU's Val K. Potter

Students design new biosolids management system for Central Davis Sewer District

As drone applications expand, a USU aerospace engineer is offering the public a free online software tool that could revolutionize the industry