Fall 2025 Newsletter
USU Modernizes Degree Programs and Launches New School of Computing
The new school will offer degrees in computer science, AI, software engineering, and more.
Bethany Neilson Named Director at Utah Water Research Laboratory
Neilson brings more than two decades of experience in water research, environmental system analysis, and mentoring.
USU Engineering Student Stands Out as Utah’s Only 2025 Astronaut Scholar
Mechanical engineering student Boston John has been selected to receive renowned scholarship from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.
A Lifetime of Engineering: Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Richard and Moonyeen Anderson
Alumnus and longtime USU supporter Richard Anderson died Aug. 25 at his home in Wellsville, Utah.
Engineering Professor Recognized as 2025 Educator of the Year
Dr. Mohsen Esteghamati has been named 2025 Educator of the Year by the Structural Engineers Association of Utah.
Researchers Develop Device to Study Early Stages of Age-Related Vision Loss
Biological Engineering researchers are working to gain a deeper understanding of age-related macular degeneration, one of the leading causes of vision loss in older adults.
Mars Rover Team Places Among Top Teams in International Rover Challenge
The USU Mars Rover team made their in-person debut at the international University Rover Challenge in Hanksville, Utah on May 30, 2025.
Engineering Student Receives National Science Foundation Research Fellowship
Two USU students have been awarded one of the nation’s most distinguished research fellowships.
Team Earns Rookie of the Year Award at Seismic Design Competition
USU’s student chapter of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute earned Rookie of the Year at this year’s Seismic Design Competition.
Biological Engineering Doctoral Student Represents USU at Exclusive Department of Energy Training Program
Morgan Christensen was selected as one of only 24 graduate students and postdoctoral researchers nationwide to attend exclusive training.
Engineering Professor Awarded New Grant from the United States Geological Survey
Dr. Som Dutta has been awarded a new grant to help support both short-term and long-term goals of the Great Salt Lake.
NASA Testing USU’s 3D-Printed Hybrid Rocket Motor for Safer Moon Landings
This rocket system was developed to support NASA’s Human Landing System, as part of the Artemis campaign.
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