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Engineering Students Construct Award-Winning Dam Model

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Dec. 16, 2020 — A team of College of Engineering undergraduates turned idea into reality this semester by building a scale model of their award-winning dam design. A concept for the model was presented late last year at a collegiate design competition organized by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials known as ASDSO.
USU Aerospace Undergraduate Calls "Go" at T-Minus Zero

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Nov. 17, 2020 — Mechanical and aerospace engineering student Grace Graham recently shared her experience from a summer internship with United Launch Alliance. The internship culminated in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to call, “Go!” on the Mars2020 rover launch.
BE Students Engage With Industry Leaders at Virtual Conference

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Nov. 9, 2020 — 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. Featured speakers came from industry partners and government agencies. The event was held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions. For the poster session, students were required to submit a video explaining their research along with a digital poster.
New Plans for the Road Ahead

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Oct. 19, 2020 — 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 forever change how people and goods get around.
300,000 Vinyl Spheres

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How USU Researchers are Working to Save Colombia's Tallest Dam
Aggies Help Shield Front-Line Workers

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Oct. 16, 2020—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. The resulting design is lightweight and comfortable. Students in the Idea Factory used 3-D printers and a computerized router to make the headband portion. In total, the College of Engineering provided 410 face shields.
#AggieStrong: Students and Faculty Respond to Pandemic

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The Rapid Shift to Online Learning
A Unique Summer Experience

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Engineering Education Faculty Get NSF Grant to Promote Undergraduate Research
Out-Computing COVID: How Airborne Droplets Spread Viruses

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Oct. 16, 2020 — Researcher Dr. Som Dutta is part of a global team of scientists and engineers harnessing the power of supercomputers to better understand COVID-19. His research addresses a critical gap in our understanding of how virus-laden droplets from human airways mix with indoor. The research is one of 62 projects in the COVID-19 High Performance Computing Consortium.
The Free Flow of Water Data

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Water is life. Its supply and quality are critical to society.
CEE Welcomes Four New Faculty

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Sept. 16, 2020 — 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.
Engineering Tutoring Center Offers In-Person and Virtual Help

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Sept. 10, 2020 — 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 is located in Anderson Engineering 320.
USU Biological Engineering Researchers Get $1.9M DOE Grant

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Sept. 4, 2020 — 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.
USU Team Awarded $1.1M for Critical Zone Research

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News Release — Sept. 3, 2020 — 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.
In Memoriam: Honoring Longtime USU Supporter Rex Plaizier

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Aug. 31, 2020 — 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.
Welcome to the College of Engineering

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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.
USU Launches NSF-Funded Engineering Research Center for Electrified Transportation

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News Release and Media Advisory — Aug. 4, 2020 — 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. The center is expected to raise more than $200 million over the next decade in government and industry support.
Environmental Engineering Student Wins Stipend

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July 28, 2020 — 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.
A Win for Women in Transportation Engineering

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July 27, 2020—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.
USU Awarded $5.6M for Vehicle Technology Research

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July 22, 2020 — Utah State University researchers will receive four major grants from the U.S. Department of Energy to lead advancements in vehicle and transportation technology.
USU Biological Engineers Monitor Coronavirus in Sewage

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July 16, 2020 — 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.
"I Made the Most of My Education"

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July 1, 2020 — When Glen Wright walks into a room, excited faces light up to see who’s following closely behind. His one-to-one scale model of a famous Star Wars droid turns heads wherever the two venture.
Yingying Zheng Joins USU Biological Engineering Department

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June 29, 2020 — Dr. Yingying Zheng will be joining the Biological Engineering faculty as a tenure-track assistant professor on August 1, 2020.
USU Engineering Professor Named IEEE Distinguished Lecturer

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June 16, 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.
Environmental Engineering Student Earns Scholarship for Air Quality Research

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June 12, 2020 — Utah State University graduate student Motasem Abualqumboz is being recognized by an international organization for his research into Northern Utah’s air quality problems.