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USU Engineering Professor Named IEEE Fellow | College of Engineering

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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 than 423,000 members in over 160 countries around the world. The grade of Fellow is conferred each year by the IEEE board of directors on members with an extraordinary record of accomplishments. Less than 0.1 percent of IEEE members reach the level of Fellow. The announcement was made Nov. 26.
USU Alumni Develop Industry-Changing Aviation Technology | College of Engineering

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A pair of Utah State University alumni helped develop a new technology that will forever change aviation safety.
ECE Department Wraps Up Major Renovation | College of Engineering

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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 conference room.
Intermountain Biological Engineering Conference a Success | College of Engineering

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Intermountain Biological Engineering Conference at USU on Nov. 9 was tremendous success. About 150 people were in attendance.
College of Engineering Welcomes Advising Center Assistant | College of Engineering

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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.
College of Engineering Welcomes New Computer Technician | College of Engineering

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USU’s College of Engineering welcomes new computer technician Ross Palmer.
College of Engineering Welcomes New Academic Advisor | College of Engineering

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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.
USU to Host Intermountain Biological Engineering Conference | College of Engineering

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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. About 75 faculty, staff and students will engage with industry researchers and government employees in the daylong event on the USU Logan campus.
USU Engineering Advising Center Gets Major Update | College of Engineering

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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.
Redefining Power in the Engineering Classroom | College of Engineering

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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. On day one, she asks students to refer to her as Dr. Villanueva or Dr. V; she clearly posts assignment due dates; she lists the objectives of each lesson; and she clarifies uncommon terms to make sure everyone is on the same page. This seemingly basic approach to instruction is nothing new, but emerging research suggests it is crucial to the success of would-be engineers.
Developing Solutions for Utah’s Rising Water Management Crisis | College of Engineering

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According to a 2014 household survey, Utahns are expressing rapidly growing interest in protecting water resources for outdoor recreation and environmental benefits.
USU Professor to Receive Coveted U.S. Air Force Research Grant | College of Engineering

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USU Assistant Professor Ryan Berke is one of 40 researchers nationwide to receive the prestigious Air Force Young Investigator Research Program award. He is the only researcher from Utah among the 2019 awardees from 30 research institutions across the U.S. The Air Force Young Investigator awards go to the most promising scientists and engineers who have received a PhD in the last seven years and who demonstrate exceptional capabilities for conducting research of military interest.
Poise Under Astronomical Pressure | College of Engineering

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At Brigham City-based HyPerComp Engineering, USU alumnus Jake Walker can be found wrapping composite vessels in endless strands of black carbon fiber. His colleague Tucker Smith, also a mechanical engineering alumnus, is nearby testing another vessel to its bursting point in an underground test chamber. Intern Colby Jones, a senior in mechanical engineering, is using what he learned in class to modify the hardware and software tools the team uses every day to build and test these high-tech, high pressure tanks. The three USU alumni make up HyPerComp’s engineering workforce.
A Running Start | College of Engineering

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Mechanical and aerospace engineering alumna Amy Jo Moore is making strides at every turn in her career.
College of Engineering Welcomes New Academic Advisor | College of Engineering

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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.
A Global Influencer | College of Engineering

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The people who work and study at the Utah Water Research Lab will remember outgoing director Mac McKee in many different ways.
“I was an Aggie and Dang Proud of It” | College of Engineering

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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.
A Next-Generation Aerospace Pioneer | College of Engineering

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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. Her optimistic attitude and warm personality are a recipe for achievement that’s already yielding positive results.
Q&A with Dr. Elizabeth Vargis | College of Engineering

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Q: What motivated you to pursue a career in biological engineering? What motivates you to stick with it? A: My father is a mechanical engineer and my mother is a microbiologist. I grew up working with my dad on projects around the house (whether they were necessary or not) and learning about weird diseases and new diagnostic tools from my mom. When I started college, I considered becoming a doctor but found myself more interested in working to make healthcare more effective and accessible. I work on those problems now, making better models of the human eye and developing new methods to easily detect bacteria or biomarkers of cancer.
USU Students Take Third at National Wastewater Design Challenge | College of Engineering

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Utah State University students grabbed another national victory at a wastewater design challenge last month in Chicago.
From Buildings to Boeing | College of Engineering

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Jorge Espinoza followed a lot of pathways in search of his future career.
Evaluating the Pitch | College of Engineering

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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. His Twitter handle, after all, is @NotRealCertain. Smith’s reluctance to embrace what others consider final truth makes him an ideal candidate to study one of the most perplexing questions in sports science. It’s one that has captivated fans and conspiracy theorists for months: What’s behind the increase in home runs in pro baseball?
College Welcomes Newest Faculty | College of Engineering

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The College of Engineering at Utah State University is excited to welcome five new faculty members.
Powering Student Success | College of Engineering

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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.
AggieAir Flies for NASA Airspace Study | College of Engineering

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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.