"College of Engineering" Archives - Page 5 of 14

Frederick F. Jenny Professorship of Emerging Technologies Sponsors Swarm Robotics Research at Valparaiso University

Posted on May 6, 2016 (November 19, 2024) by son i

Sami Khorbotly, Ph.D., associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, currently leads research focused on finding optimized solutions through the use of robotic swarms. During the 2013-2014 academic year, Professor Khorbotly was awarded the Frederick F. Jenny Professorship of Emerging Technologies. The Frederick F. Jenny Professorship of Emerging Technology, established by Catherine Jenny in honor […]

Valparaiso University Robotics Team Qualifies for World Championship in First Season

Posted on June 10, 2020 (November 19, 2024) by wwhite

While Valpo Robotics continues to find success in the Midwest Robotics Design Competition (MRDC) and the Collegiate Robotic Football Conference, the team wanted to provide opportunities for newer members to immediately contribute. David Chandler ’21, project manager of Valpo VEX U, approached the Valpo Robotics Executive Board about expanding its programming into the VEX Robotics […]

Valparaiso University Alumni Fund Endowed Scholarships

Posted on August 2, 2017 (November 19, 2024) by wgwin

Valparaiso University alumni Julie Tiede ’96 Winkler and Jason Winkler ’96 have generously committed $500,000 to fund endowed scholarships for students in the College of Business and College of Engineering. Their gift will be divided between the newly established Julie and Jason Winkler Endowed Scholarship for the College of Business and the existing Duane D. […]

Valpo Among Elite Keen Partners

Posted on May 11, 2018 (November 19, 2024) by

Valparaiso University was recently invited to join the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN), a selective network of engineering faculty from 33 partnering institutions nationwide dedicated to developing an entrepreneurial mindset within undergraduate engineering students. Through revolutionized curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, and hands-on experience with expert faculty, the College of Engineering at Valpo is committed to fostering […]

Three Valpo Students Named Tau Beta Pi Scholars

Posted on November 4, 2020 (November 19, 2024) by wwhite

Tau Beta Pi, the world’s largest engineering honor society, has awarded more than 2,798 scholarships for their senior year of engineering study since the program was established in 1998. Three Valpo engineering students were named Tau Beta Pi Scholars for 2020–2021. “Valparaiso University’s three 2020–2021 Tau Beta Pi Scholars demonstrate the continuing excellence of the […]

Outcomes in Action: Daniel Owens ’23

Posted on June 24, 2024 (November 19, 2024) by jembry

alumnus Daniel Owens '23 speaking to an audience out of frame during the TEDxValparaisoUniversity conference.

When alumnus Daniel Owens ’23 thinks back to his childhood career dreams, there’s quite a few that come to mind: chef, movie star, musician, and professional soccer player (running not included). While Dan cultivated each of those passions during his time at Valpo — and has continued to do so every day since — it […]

Dedication of Environmental Engineering Lab

Posted on November 7, 2019 (November 19, 2024) by wwhite

During Homecoming Weekend 2019, the Richard E. Beumer, P.E., Environmental Engineering Lab was dedicated in front of a crowd of alumni, students, College of Engineering faculty and staff, and other members of the Valpo community. President Heckler thanked Judith “Judy” Rockett ’60 Beumer and Richard “Dick” Beumer ’59 for their generosity in providing funds for […]

Professor Venstrom ’07 continues research in Germany

Posted on November 7, 2019 (November 19, 2024) by wwhite

When Luke Venstrom ’07, Ph.D., started his undergraduate education at Valparaiso University, he had no idea he would later become an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at his alma mater. In fact, he never saw himself returning to academia at all. Professor Venstrom completed both his master’s degree and Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota. […]

Lead and Serve: Valpo Students Thrive in Support of Global Community

Posted on January 25, 2017 (November 19, 2024) by wgwin

Drink. Bathe. Clean. Cook. These may be things you do daily, but for nearly one billion people across the world who lack access to clean water, these are luxuries. Through a partnership between the Institute for Leadership and Service and Water to Thrive, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring clean, safe water to […]

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Distinguished Faculty Spur Innovation

Posted on July 10, 2017 (November 18, 2024) by wgwin

At Valpo, academic disciplines are blended together across campus, facilitating new pursuits and discoveries. Elizabeth Wuerffel ’00, MFA, associate professor of art, and Jeff Will, Ph.D., professor of electrical and computer engineering, have enjoyed an enduring, collaborative relationship, embracing Valpo’s commitment to multidisciplinary innovation. “I value the size of the University as well as its […]