On Christmas Day of 2021, at Arianespace’s ELA-3 launch complex at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, an Ariane 5 launch vehicle started its journey toward space. Aboard the rocket was NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (Webb), the largest, most complex, and most powerful space telescope ever built and the culmination of over 20 years of […]
Britney Meyer ’11, a civil engineering and Spanish double major, has traveled the world using her faith and her interests to impact communities in the Midwest, Honduras, Tanzania, and beyond. After working for the city of Chicago for three years after graduation, Britney pursued an opportunity that would take her overseas for a year. Britney […]
A devoted teacher and cutting-edge researcher, Sanjay Kumar, Ph.D., associate professor of information and decision science, joined the College of Business faculty in 2014 along with his wife Jiangzia Liu, Ph.D., associate professor of accounting. He has since made a second home at Valpo — he embraces the Valpo ethos, shares his love for teaching, […]
Valparaiso University’s College of Engineering takes pride in the technical education the program provides its students, but it recognizes that becoming a well-rounded individual requires more. For those students who excel both in the classroom and in the community, Tau Beta Pi — the engineering honors society— is now celebrating 60 years on Valpo’s campus. […]
More than 20 Valpo alumni returned to campus this fall for the annual College of Engineering Career Fair to recruit quality engineering students. Valpo alumni remain engaged and dedicated to the University, forming an extensive network of successful graduates that benefits current students as they pursue internships and careers in the industry. […]
All College of Engineering students at Valpo conclude their undergraduate academic career through immersion in a hands-on senior design project. Utilizing the technical skills acquired in the classroom, students work in interdisciplinary teams to tackle practical, real-world problems under the guidance of a distinguished faculty advisor. And now, senior design presentations are recorded and available […]
“I think this is an important topic to pursue as humans need to make sure that our industrial processes are sustainable or leave minimal impact on the world around us,” Rachel says. “Finding ways to recycle already used resources into something valuable is an important part of ensuring sustainability from a systems perspective.” Rachel came […]
Valpo’s College of Engineering launches a new bachelor of science degree in the rapidly expanding field of bioengineering, with student enrollment to begin fall 2017. The College has seen incredible growth across its existing programs over the past several years, and new, strategic programming will ensure continued expansion throughout the College. “Bioengineering is an initiative […]
The College of Engineering has been named the 15th best undergraduate engineering program in the nation, according to the 2022 U.S. News and World Report rankings. It is an honor that the College has made possible by making immense strides in expanding the opportunities it provides, opening the doors for students and faculty of underrepresented […]
Carolyn Whittier, assistant dean of students for Greek Life, Leadership and Volunteer Programs in Student Affairs, has been selected as the February 2020 Employee of the Month. One of her nominators provided this glowing recommendation. “Carrie Whittier touches the lives of almost every student on campus. From fraternity and sorority leaders and members, to any […]