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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering celebrated its 35th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 24 with a memorable gathering of alumni, faculty, students and supporters. Held in the School of Engineering’s (SOE) Enterprise Holdings Foundation Atrium, the event honored the department’s legacy, recognized achievements and cast an optimistic future in engineering education and innovation. The atrium housed a festive spray of c...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s surveying and geomatics program has raised $520,000 to market their program to high school students. The four-year bachelor’s program is new to SIUE and is a collaboration between the School of Engineering (SOE) and the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Sciences.

This program has a strong advisory board comprised of corporate and professional leaders in the field.  The degree program is the only one of its kind with...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Department is preparing for its 35th anniversary celebration. This anniversary is not just a celebration but a chance to reflect on the department’s achievements since its inception in 1989.  The event will be held in the Enterprise Holdings Foundation Atrium in the Engineering Building on October 24, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Chris Gordon, PhD, Associate Dean in the School of Engineering at SIUE stated, &...

Fox 2 News meteorologist Haley Fitzpatrick visited Southern Illinois University Edwardsville prior to Hurricane Milton’s Florida landfall to film simulated high winds manufactured by the School of Engineering’s wind tunnel.

Fitzpatrick interviewed Michael Denn, PhD, instructor of Mechanical Mechatronics Engineering, and Alan Black, PhD, associate professor in SIUE’s Department of Geography and GIS.

“It’s [the wind tunnel] powered by a 300-horsepower variable speed...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is proud to be part of a paired double degree program that makes for an educational opportunity and cultural exchange that spans two countries. 

SIUE and the Hochschule Mainz- University of Applied Sciences of Germany (HS-Mainz) are in partnership to both offer civil engineering degrees, according to Nader Panahshahi, PhD, professor and chair of the SIUE Department of Civil Engineering. 

“SIUE students can earn a second bachelor’s...

  
An $18,395 gift from the Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) and the Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program (SICAP) has been donated to the Department of Construction at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering. This contribution is set to make a difference in the way the Department of Construction can provide education to its students.

Donna Richter, Executive Director of both SIBA and SICAP, announced this generous donation in...

Industrial Engineering students from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville were given an exclusive, hands-on learning experience during a recent tour of Wieland's Alton facility. Wieland, a global leader in semi-finished copper and copper alloy products, welcomed the students for an educational visit aimed at bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world manufacturing.

The tour, organized as part of the Manufacturing Processes course led by Sinan Onal, PhD, associate ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is included in the WSJ College Pulse Ranking 2025. This prestigious list, which names the top 500 colleges in the country, is presented by The Wall Street Journal, College Pulse and Statista, the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on Wednesday, Sept. 4 and can be viewed on the WSJ website. 

The Best Colleges in the U.S. ranks undergraduate institutions by the value they provide to their students. T...

Just one year after Serdar Celik, PhD, a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, released his groundbreaking textbook “Sustainable Energy: Engineering Fundamentals and Applications,” the book has earned widespread recognition, solidifying itself as a cornerstone for both students and professionals in the classroom as well as in the field. Celik’s textbook puts an economic emphasis on practical applicat...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub hosted its fall affinity welcome receptions for students from  Monday-Thursday, Aug. 26-29. 

Each semester, The Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub holds gatherings to greet students from traditionally underrepresented populations to campus. The Student Welcomes include Hispanic/Latinx, AAPI/APIDA, Rainbow and Black. 

“Welcoming students to campus is an important tradition ...

Stephen Duda, MS, PE, instructor in the Department of Construction in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's School of Engineering, has been honored with the Exceptional Service Award (ESA) from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). This award recognizes individuals who have continued to serve ASHRAE with exemplary dedication following the Distinguished Service Award (DSA).

ASHRAE is a global organization dedicated to advancing heating, v...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites prospective students to learn more about its opportunities in the Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy and Engineering at its upcoming fall Explore Days.

Explore Days allow students and their families to interact directly with faculty, staff and current students as they learn more about an academic area of interest and the benefits of earning a degree in nursing, pharmacy or engineering from SIUE.

SIUE Explore Days include: 
School of Nursing: Satu...

On July 26, 2024, the Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated the graduation of 11 students from its Water Quality Control Operations Program. With 91% of the class passing water certification exams in Illinois, the ERTC continues to be a significant force in training and educating the next generation of drinking water and wastewater treatment professionals. 

“It was a pleasure teaching this class. Although smal...

The Electrek American Solar Car Challenge (ASC) made an exciting pit stop at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Sunday, July 22. More than a dozen cars participated in a seven-state endurance rally, and prior to their arrival on the SIUE campus students from SIUE School of Engineering had the opportunity to proudly showcase the innovative designs and functionality of the solar car and Cougar Baja vehicles during a live television report. As the ASC competitors and crowds began arrivi...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has secured the prime viewing spot and layover for the seven-state Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024. In July, up to twenty solar vehicles in an endurance rally, will travel more than 1500 miles along portions of seven national history trails, from Bowling Green, Ky. to Casper, Wyo. When the route winds through Edwardsville, drivers and their teams will pull over to recharge at SIUE on Sunday, July 21, from 5-8 p.m. for an afternoon community fest...

 

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) hosted its annual Engineering Summer Camp, a longstanding tradition for high school students passionate about STEM. Throughout two separate week-long sessions from June 3-7 and June 10-14, campers explored the world of engineering through various hands-on activities and challenges from every field offered in the SOE. 
 
"Our campers learn tools to design and prototype, learn about global engineering challen...

The Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated 34 graduates of its program Friday, March 8 as a part of the CLI Graduation celebration. Developed by the SIUE Schools of Business and Engineering, the CLI provides the knowledge, skills and strategies that individuals and companies need in today’s challenging construction industry.

Program Co-Directors Chris Gordon, associate dean of the SIUE School of Engineering, and Kristine Jarden, d...

Tyler Unterbrink, Vice President of Operations at the Korte Company, is the recipient of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 2024 Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) Alumni Leadership Award.

The CLI Alumni Leadership Award recognizes an outstanding graduate who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and service to the St. Louis area building community.

Unterbrink was a member of the CLI’s 2014 class. He knows about hard work, dedication, and what it means to get your h...

Juneau Associates, Inc., P.C. donated $25,000 to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Surveying and Geomatics. The contribution was part of SIUE’s annual “One Day, One SIUE” fundraiser event. 

A link to the RiverBender.com article mention may be found here. 

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Representatives from Juneau Associates, Inc., P.C. brought $25,000 to SIUE’s One, Day, One SIUE event.

Khoi Minh Pham, of Olney, a Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior in the School of Engineering, was surprised with the news this week that he is the 2023 Student Employee of the Year.

Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, and Abdullatif Hamad, PhD, chair of the Department of Physics, presented Pham with an award certificate and $500 on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

“I was very surprised yet honored to have been chosen to receive this award,” said Pham. “Every student job I have ha...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Staff Senate awarded its summer 2022 scholarship to senior electrical engineering major Jared Wright.

“We are always excited to award deserving students with the means of furthering their education at SIUE,” said Angela White, Staff Senate secretary. “The Staff Senate has been awarding students scholarships annually for many years. It is the highlight of our year!”

“This generous award will bolster my academic endeavor...

Southern Illinois University President Dan Mahony, PhD, has named James T. Minor, PhD, as the 10^th chancellor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The selection is pending formal SIU Board of Trustees approval, slated for the Thursday, Dec. 2 meeting. Minor will assume his duties on March 1, 2022.

“Dr. Minor is a straightforward and innovative leader who has the vision to maintain a positive trajectory for the entire SIUE community, while at the same time embracing the strengths ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville sophomore Bryan Robinson has envisioned himself appearing in a feature role on the television series, “24,” where he’s working under duress to help save the world from an impending enemy, using only his technology skills to do it!

The computer engineering major’s imagination and drive are fueled by his interest in and love for technology, and gratefully, his education at SIUE is being financed by the Science, Mathematics, and Res...