Members of Valparaiso University student organization Engineers Without Borders recently embarked on a journey to remote areas of Tanzania to work on projects that are making a huge difference in the lives of Tanzanians. Valpo engineers, alongside members of the Village of Masaera, completed an impressive structure in the Masaera Irrigation Canal in Kilimanjaro, allowing […]
The Engineering Accreditation Commission of The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) has re-accredited academic programs offered in the College of Engineering at Valparaiso University. ABET Inc. is the recognized accrediting agency for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and technology. Covered by the action are programs leading to bachelor of […]
Leaders at Valparaiso University joined with community members to dedicate the $13 million Donald V. Fites Engineering Innovation Center, a state of the art addition to the current Gellersen Engineering and Mathematics Center, in a ceremony which took place on Oct. 29. The new facility covers 13,470 square feet, and is made up primarily of […]
A recent graduate of Valparaiso University’s Master of Business Administration program and a team of College of Engineering faculty were honored recently for their innovation and inducted into the Society of Innovators at Ivy Tech Community College Northwest. Stephen Bartholomew, a Valpo MBA graduate who had a new idea for indoor throwing weights for practice […]
The Valparaiso University College of Engineering has released a new digital magazine for the iPad, which will connect the college to many constituents through an interactive digital community. The app was designed by recent Valparaiso University graduates Cameron Banga and Michael Phelps, co-founders of 9magnets LLC. Designed to be an attractive way to keep in […]
The American Concrete Institute has named Valparaiso University to its list of 15 Outstanding Universities for 2011. The ACI Award for University Student Activities was initiated to recognize universities that have participated in ACI-related activities. “Considering the number of institutions across the U.S. that offer a degree in civil engineering, being one of only 15 […]
Valparaiso University College of Engineering students, faculty, staff and friends came together on Feb. 21 to celebrate The Engineers’ Day (a.k.a. Tired Engineers’ Day). The celebration took place at the annual banquet in the Harre Union and was organized by Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society. Honored guests at this year’s banquet were Valparaiso […]
The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Illinois/Indiana Section held its annual conference at Valparaiso University on March 17. Scott Duncan, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Valpo and 2011 ASEE IL/IN Outstanding Teacher, gave the keynote address at the conference. Duncan’s research involves using solar energy as an alternative fuel source. The James S. […]
Valparaiso University’s College of Engineering is dedicated to graduating the “balanced engineer.” One of the key programs that demonstrates this dedication is the Dale Carnegie Course, which focuses on self-development through improving skills in leadership, human relations, and interpersonal communications. The Spring 2012 semester marked the 12th time that the Dale Carnegie Course was offered […]
Valparaiso University professor Eric Johnson will begin serving as acting dean of the University’s College of Engineering beginning July 1, 2012. In his new role, Johnson will be responsible for the leadership, coordination, and guidance for the College of Engineering. Primary responsibilities will include budget development and management, strategic planning, faculty development, student recruitment and […]