ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ NEWS AND EVENTS
College News
ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ Researchers Awarded Major NSF Grant to Address Flood Risks and Transportation Challenges for Vulnerable Communities
Chenfeng Xiong, PhD, Virginia Smith, PhD, and Peleg Kremer, PhD, with support from Bridget Wadzuk, PhD, have been awarded $750,000 of a $2 million research grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a project designed to reduce the vulnerability of underserved communities to the social and environmental impacts of urban flooding events.
From Student to Mentor: Deepu Talla, PhD, ’98 MS, Pays It Forward with Endowed Graduate Fellowship
Grateful for the support that shaped his future success, Talla has made a gift to the College of Engineering to create the Dr. S. S. Rao Memorial Endowed Graduate Fellowship. Starting this fall, Talla’s generosity will fund the tuition and living expenses for graduate students in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥’s College of Engineering is pleased to announce the addition of five new faculty members for the 2024-25 academic year.
These faculty members bring a wealth of experience and diverse expertise to the College, enhancing its commitment to providing top-tier education and fostering innovative research. The new hires include specialists in Chemical and Biological, Electrical and Computer, and Mechanical Engineering.
Upcoming Events
2024 Ward Lecture: Deepu Talla, PhD, ’98 MSEE, 10/4
Deepu Talla, PhD, ’98 MSEE, Vice President and General Manager of Robotics and Edge Computing at NVIDIA, will deliver the 2024 Patrick J. Cunningham Jr. and Susan Ward ’80 Endowed Lecture in Engineering, hosted by the College of Engineering. The lecture, which is open to the ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ University community, will be held at 2 p.m. October 4 in the Dionisio Lecture Hall, Drosdick Hall 031. No registration is necessary, and all first-year Engineering students are required to attend.
VUSP Stormwater Symposium 2024, 10/16 - 10/17
Mark your calendars for October 16-17, 2024, and join us at ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ University to be part of this dynamic exchange of knowledge and ideas. Stay tuned for further details, including registration information, as we look forward to your participation in this pivotal event.