College of Engineering Archives - 91福利社 /news_tag/college-of-engineering/ Knowledge for your Journey Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:11:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2022/05/aufavicon.png College of Engineering Archives - 91福利社 /news_tag/college-of-engineering/ 32 32 College of Engineering Receives Bosch Community Fund Grant for Advanced Math Studies, Summer Engineering Camp /news/college-of-engineering-receives-bosch-community-fund-grant-for-advanced-math-studies-summer-engineering-camp/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:22:32 +0000 /?post_type=news&p=46496 The 91福利社 College of Engineering received a $30,000 grant from the Bosch Community Fund, which will benefit current and future engineering majors. Specifically, the grant will fund skills readiness […]

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The 91福利社 College of Engineering received a $30,000 grant from the Bosch Community Fund, which will benefit current and future engineering majors. Specifically, the grant will fund skills readiness for incoming freshmen and the Engineering Summer Institute for high school students taking place in July.听听

The Bosch Community Fund is investing in Anderson’s future by supporting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education initiatives across the area. By partnering with schools, libraries, colleges and community organizations, the Bosch Community Fund is equipping the next generation for high-demand STEM careers.

91福利社 College of Engineering Dean Dr. Lisa Zidek is grateful to the Bosch Community Fund for its longtime support that benefits current and future engineering students, and the active involvement of Bosch associates at Anderson鈥檚 Engineering Summer Institute and hosting students touring their local manufacturing plant (pictured below).

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The Bosch grant will help the 91福利社 College of Engineering as they establish a micro-credentialing program to help students attain the stronger mathematical skills demanded by the engineering profession, addressing a skills shortfall seen among incoming freshmen. Another important need is to provide opportunities to interested high school students and incoming 91福利社 engineering majors to visit local engineering facilities, where they can explore career opportunities and gain exposure to various engineering disciplines.听

The College of Engineering is also working on a practical skills development component with the goal of creating an industry-recognized micro credential that provides academic credit at 91福利社.听

The grant will also benefit the Engineering Summer Institute, which consists of four one-day sessions taking place in July. The camp will take place at the College of Engineering鈥檚 new state-of-the art facilities in downtown Anderson鈥攐ffering a spacious environment for hands-on experiences with equipment that includes a wind tunnel for testing aerodynamics.

We are thrilled to offer students multiple entry points into engineering through this grant,” Zidek said. 鈥淲hether they join our 4-session exploration series, earn a micro-credential through our one-week intensive in Engineering Problem Solving and Skills, or strengthen their foundation with supplemental math preparation for calculus and beyond, students gain the skills and confidence needed to thrive in high-demand STEM careers.

Further details about the 2026 Engineering Summer Institute and programs offered by the 91福利社 College of Engineering can be found online or by emailing astoddard@andersonuniversity.edu or calling 864-231-2164.

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The 91福利社 College of Engineering is where foundational science, the engineering mindset and servant leadership come together to address the challenges of our built world. Degrees currently being offered include bachelor鈥檚 degrees in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Mathematics and Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

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Bosch Community Fund Grant to Advance Math Studies and Summer Engineering Camp /news/bosch-community-fund-grant-to-advance-math-studies-and-summer-engineering-camp/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:59:09 +0000 /?post_type=news&p=42378 The 91福利社 College of Engineering received a grant from the Bosch Community Fund, which will benefit current and future engineering majors.听 The $27,604 grant will fund Skills Readiness for […]

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The 91福利社 College of Engineering received a grant from the Bosch Community Fund, which will benefit current and future engineering majors.

The $27,604 grant will fund Skills Readiness for incoming freshmen and the Engineering Summer Institute for high school students.

91福利社 College of Engineering Dean Dr. Lisa Zidek is grateful to the Bosch Community Fund for its longtime support that benefits current and future engineering students, and the active involvement of Bosch associates at Anderson鈥檚 Engineering Summer Institute and hosting students touring their local manufacturing plant. 24 Engineering Camp

The purpose of Skills Readiness, according Dr. Zidek, is to better prepare students for the math requirements that are unique to an engineering program. She feels that Skills Readiness has been effective.

鈥淭his has really helped a number of students and has improved their ability to complete a program early or on time and feel like they are ready for engineering coming in,鈥 she said. 鈥淚 also believe it helped some students figure out that maybe engineering wasn’t where they should be and identify a better major based off their skill set. That’s not a bad thing; that’s a really good thing.鈥

Dr. Zidek is excited that 91福利社 will be hosting the 2025 Engineering Summer Institute, which for the first time will take place in the College of Engineering鈥檚 new building located in downtown Anderson. The Engineering Summer Institute consists of four one-day sessions taking place June 13, June 20, July 11 and July 25. A lot has happened since last July when the College of Engineering first moved downtown鈥攕tate-of-the art classes and a spacious environment for hands-on experiences with equipment, which now includes a new wind tunnel for testing aerodynamics. She added that the Engineering Summer Institute has been fine-tuned to attract more high schoolers considering the field.

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鈥淚t鈥檚 going to be exciting because we’re going to be doing this in our building. We’re going to be able to add to the types of activities we have because now we have all the equipment here in the facility,鈥 she said.听

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Details about the 2025 Engineering Summer Institute and programs offered by the 91福利社 College of Engineering can be found online or by emailing engineering@andersonuniversity.edu or calling 864-231-2150.

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AU College of Engineering Enjoys Strong Partnership with Dodge Industrial /news/au-college-of-engineering-enjoys-strong-partnership-with-dodge-industrial/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:38:07 +0000 /?post_type=news&p=41639 Located not far away from the 91福利社 campus, the Dodge Industrial, Inc. plant in Belton, South Carolina, manufactures precision gearboxes used in industrial processes such as the conveyor systems […]

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Located not far away from the 91福利社 campus, the Dodge Industrial, Inc. plant in Belton, South Carolina, manufactures precision gearboxes used in industrial processes such as the conveyor systems that move large quantities of products through distribution centers for major companies like Amazon and UPS. Their equipment is also essential to food and beverage manufacturing, where Dodge gearboxes power the production lines that feed America.听

The 91福利社 College of Engineering鈥檚 proximity is a dream come true for Dodge Industrial鈥檚 leadership. Dodge Industrial has helped the College of Engineering as they equip their new facility downtown; also, engineering faculty and students enjoy the knowledge exchange that happens.听

Dodge was interested in Anderson as soon as we started getting the College of Engineering off the ground,鈥 said Engineering Professor Dr. Chad Rodekohr. 鈥淭hey have been wanting to be a part of it. They are continually seeking engineering talent, and so they have a vested interest in having a school producing quality engineers in their area.鈥

According to Belton Plant Manager Alex Vitou, who incidentally earned his MBA from 91福利社, Dodge has enjoyed a collaboration that benefits both sides. Dodge Industrial鈥檚 leadership has worked closely with Dr. Rodekohr and the College of Engineering Dean Dr. Lisa Zidek, among others.

We鈥檙e very excited about it, so much so that we sponsored a classroom. We鈥檝e donated equipment, tools鈥攚e鈥檝e got more coming,” Vitou said. 鈥淲e鈥檝e tried to stay pretty connected to Lisa and Chad. We have a solid mutually beneficial relationship. I think for us it鈥檚 exciting to be a part of a new program that鈥檚 coming up from scratch, but also one that鈥檚 at 91福利社 and one that鈥檚 here in Anderson County.鈥

Dr. Rodekohr spent the summer of 2024 as a faculty intern at the Belton plant. He worked closely with Dr. Ken Candiotti, Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance Manager at Dodge鈥檚 Belton plant.

I can contribute to their manufacturing process that鈥檚 going on over there,鈥 Dr. Rodekohr said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a win-win on both sides. Also, I get to know how things work over there.鈥澨

According to Dr. Candiotti, Dr. Rodekohr worked extensively across multiple manufacturing sections at Dodge Industrial, including CNC machining and assembly. Dr. Rodekohr was pivotal in providing strategic analytical insights to help identify and solve various problems faced by the engineering team. This joint venture between industry and academia allowed Dr. Rodekohr to bridge the gap, taking the practical challenges encountered in the manufacturing environment and incorporating them into the classroom, ensuring students were learning the critical skills needed for today’s modern manufacturing landscape.

鈥淐had came to work for us over the summer. His experience is very valuable and quite different from our experience in the building,” Vitou said. 鈥淗e worked on projects where I think his skill set really shined and he made significant headway very quickly.鈥

AU engineering students are playing an integral role as well, teaming up on projects with Dodge Industrial to help them come up with engineering solutions.听

We鈥檝e got six seniors who will be working on a project at Dodge. That will be their senior design project, and so it鈥檚 very much carrying over into the classroom,” Dr. Rodekohr said. 鈥淎nother way it鈥檚 carrying over into the classroom is that I鈥檓 teaching a class this semester called Manufacturing Engineering and that鈥檚 what I was doing at Dodge.鈥

The students learn by doing, taking advantage of a learning environment set up at the Belton plant.听

“Dodge Industrial has established a cutting-edge manufacturing engineering lab at our facility in Belton, which we are partnering with AU to provide their students and faculty access to,” Dr. Candiotti explained. “This lab includes a dedicated training room with multiple CNC machine simulators, allowing students to practice and hone their skills on equipment that mirrors what they would find in our production environment. Additionally, the lab features a fully-equipped CNC machining area with real manufacturing equipment that AU students and professors can access to gain hands-on experience in an authentic industrial setting. By opening up this collaborative learning space at our facility, we are able to give AU鈥檚 engineering program unparalleled access to state-of-the-art technology and a true factory atmosphere to supplement their classroom curriculum.”

Also, Dodge Industrial has hosted participants from the College of Engineering Summer Engineering Institute, a camp for middle and high school students who are considering engineering.

“We are thrilled to support the innovative engineering program that AU is developing,” Dr. Candiotti stated. “Their lab and curriculum offerings are truly unique within a multi-state radius, with a strong emphasis on manufacturing technologies like CNC machining. Being able to collaborate with Dr. Zidek and her team to help develop this state-of-the-art learning environment is an honor. Providing access to our specialized equipment, tooling, and industry expertise is a privilege that aligns perfectly with Dodge Industrial’s commitment to investing in the next generation of engineering talent.”

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NIH Awards College of Engineering Student鈥檚 Research Focusing on Heart Disease Risk /news/nih-awards-college-of-engineering-students-research-focusing-on-heart-disease-risk/ Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:19:28 +0000 /?post_type=news&p=40455 91福利社 College of Engineering student Luanne Plemmons was selected as a scholar in the 2024 National Institutes of Health (NIH) R25 Summer Research Program.听 Plemmons鈥 research is titled 鈥淎nalyzing […]

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91福利社 College of Engineering student Luanne Plemmons was selected as a scholar in the 2024 National Institutes of Health (NIH) R25 Summer Research Program.

Plemmons鈥 research is titled 鈥淎nalyzing the Accuracy of Machine Learning Algorithm for Heart Disease Risk Factors. Plemmons, a computer engineering major, received the Best Poster Award for Second Place and the R25 Engagement and Outreach Award.

鈥淟uanne really made AU proud and was so outstanding during this research program and at the symposium,鈥 said Dr. Stephen Ojo, professor of engineering at 91福利社 and Plemmons鈥 research mentor in the NIH R25 Summer Research Program.

“Working with Dr. Stephen Ojo, I learned about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) through machine learning. Throughout the program, I worked on analyzing the accuracy of machine learning algorithms regarding the risk of heart disease,鈥 Plemmons said. 鈥淭he goal is that these results will eventually aid medical researchers and doctors in recognizing patients who are at risk for heart disease and mitigate the number of people severely affected by this disease.鈥

Plemmons explained that following eight weeks of research, she and the other scholars shared their findings at the NIH R25 Research Symposium, through an oral and poster presentation. At the end of the symposium, scholars were presented with awards.听

鈥淒uring this program, I met and connected with many talented and inspiring peers and mentors,” Plemmons said. 鈥淚’m thankful to have been able to participate in this program and am looking forward to continuing this research during the fall semester.”

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Timken Foundation Contributes $250k to College of Engineering /news/timken-foundation-donates-250k-to-college-of-engineering/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:21:32 +0000 /?post_type=news&p=39207 The Timken Foundation visited 91福利社 May 2, 2024 to present a Grant of $250,000 for the renovation of the 91福利社 College of Engineering Academic Building. Pictured from left […]

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The Timken Foundation visited 91福利社 May 2, 2024 to present a Grant of $250,000 for the renovation of the 91福利社 College of Engineering Academic Building. Pictured from left are Todd Kingsbury of Timken; College of Engineering Dean Dr. Lisa Zidek; Kurt Timken, representing the Timken Family Foundation; 91福利社 President Dr. Evans Whitaker; and Kendrick Meekins of Timken.

A generous gift of $250,000 from the Timken Foundation is a big boost to the 91福利社’s College of Engineering鈥檚 efforts to renovate its new home in downtown Anderson.

Kurt Timken represented the Timken Foundation, located in Canton, Ohio. Todd Kingsbury and Kendrick Meekins represented the local Timken Company facility, which is located in Honea Path, South Carolina. After a lunch in the Executive Dining Room, a presentation ceremony was held to announce this generous gift to the University. The Timken Foundation has made a strong commitment to 91福利社 with previous support for the construction of the G. Ross Anderson Jr. Student Center.

鈥淭he College of Engineering is grateful for the support from the Timken Foundation as we build the engineering programs,鈥 said 91福利社 College of Engineering Dean Dr. Lisa Zidek. 鈥淭he partnership exemplifies the fusion of academic excellence and industry support, propelling innovation and education forward for the betterment of society.鈥

“This investment from the Timken Foundation is truly humbling. The Timken Foundation recognizes the present strength and potential of the 91福利社 College of Engineering and has made a huge commitment to our future,鈥 said AU President Evans Whitaker. 鈥淲e also look forward to having The Timken Company, recognized as one of the most innovative and responsible companies in the world, engaged with the College of Engineering moving forward,鈥 he added.

The 91福利社 College of Engineering is where foundational science, the engineering mindset and servant leadership are joined to address the challenges of our built world. Details about degree programs offered by the 91福利社 College of Engineering can be found on the 91福利社 website or by calling 864-231-2164 or emailing astoddard@andersonuniversity.edu.

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Engineering Week: College of Engineering Showcases Career Possibilities /news/engineering-week-college-of-engineering-showcases-career-possibilities/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:06:37 +0000 /?post_type=news&p=37229 Engineers Week began with a Dine and Learn February 19 in the Vandiver Gallery of Thrift Library, an evening of dinner and getting to know the AU Engineering Faculty while […]

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Engineers Week began with a Dine and Learn February 19 in the Vandiver Gallery of Thrift Library, an evening of dinner and getting to know the AU Engineering Faculty while learning about research and other learning opportunities.听

On February 20, the 91福利社 College of Engineering Advisory Board had their inaugural meeting to discuss the current state of the college. Advisory Board members were pleased with the report and offered ideas for future events for AU鈥檚 Engineering students.听

On February 21, a Mini Career Fair gave students an opportunity to meet representatives from The College of Engineering鈥檚 local industry partners to discuss available engineering career opportunities. According to Assistant to the Dean of the College of Engineering Ann Stoddard, since the College of Engineering has no seniors yet in the traditional four-year majors, the focus of this career fair was internships, mock interviews, r茅sum茅 reviews and professional skills in general.听

On February 22, there was a drop in at Springdale, the current location of the College of Engineering, featuring a chance to grab a donut or a bagel while enjoying conversation with engineering professors.听

Engineering Week wrapped up February 23 with the Engineering Club welcoming guest speaker Steve Dapper, advanced project manager of Procter and Gamble, producer of major brands that include Tide Detergent, Old Spice deodorant and Oral B tooth care products. Dapper talked with students about project management and connecting faith to professional endeavors.

The 91福利社 College of Engineering is where foundational science, the engineering mindset and servant leadership are joined to address the challenges of our built world. Details about degree programs offered by the 91福利社 College of Engineering can be found on the 91福利社 website or by calling 864-231-2164 or emailing astoddard@andersonuniversity.edu.

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New College of Engineering Dean Envisions Growth, Positive Community Impact /news/new-college-of-engineering-dean-envisions-growth-positive-community-impact/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:43:33 +0000 https://aumainsitedev.wpenginepowered.com/news/new-college-of-engineering-dean-envisions-growth-positive-community-impact/   When someone mentions 鈥渆ngineering,鈥 or some variation of the word, it鈥檚 a given that when you try describing the field, it鈥檚 hard to narrow things down. 鈥淲hen you look […]

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When someone mentions 鈥渆ngineering,鈥 or some variation of the word, it鈥檚 a given that when you try describing the field, it鈥檚 hard to narrow things down.

鈥淲hen you look around you, everything in this room has been touched by an engineer鈥 All of those pieces are engineered鈥攜our car, your home鈥攊t鈥檚 all around us,鈥 said Dr. Lisa Zidek, the new dean of the 91福利社 College of Engineering.

While Dr. Zidek is excited about the possibilities of the still-young College of Engineering, she envisions a program that prepares future engineering professionals who uphold 91福利社鈥檚 commitment to community by making a positive impact.

鈥淭he engineering creed talks about the benefit and safety and welfare of humanity. What better way to develop engineers into the people that we鈥檙e supposed to be as engineers? We鈥檙e able to bring that faith into what we do as engineers. It鈥檚 such an important part of everything we do,鈥 she said. 鈥淚 think this opportunity for the College of Engineering is amazing and allows us to really help develop students into engineers that can make a difference in the world.鈥

As the 91福利社 College of Engineering looks to the future, including building a new home for its expanding programs, Dr. Zidek, who came to 91福利社 June 1, is enthusiastic about how far the College of Engineering has come in just a few short years. She also points to relationships recently developed with engineering programs at institutions in Cameroon and Nigeria as exciting new opportunities for academic study, research, professional development and other mutually beneficial activities.

One strength of the College of Engineering programs is a curriculum that lets students dive in from their first day of class.

鈥淵ou鈥檙e going to have an engineering experience every year; that is very different from many schools. Often as you鈥檙e in those first two years, you鈥檙e just going to those math and science and general education classes and don鈥檛 really get a feel for the career,鈥 she said. 鈥淚 think one of the most exceptional things about the AU program is that you鈥檙e in an engineering class every single semester and you鈥檙e working with those faculty every semester.鈥

When she was younger, Dr. Zidek didn鈥檛 really see herself entering engineering. In fact, she recalls that her entry into the profession was somewhat accidental. 

鈥淚 was the student in high school who was good at math and science and they didn鈥檛 quite know what to do with me,鈥 she said. 

A first-generation college student, Dr. Zidek initially became a bioengineering major with the goal of preparing to enter medical school one day. That鈥檚 when she made a discovery.

鈥淥nce I got there, I found industrial engineering by accident (where my background really is) and I fell in love with it,鈥 she said. 鈥淚 am a systems thinker. I like looking at the big picture and figuring out how things work, make them very efficient and make them operational and logical鈥攖hat鈥檚 a real strength of mine. I had never planned on grad school and kind of accidentally went to grad school and it just continued.鈥

Dr. Zidek earned her bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering and a master of science in mechanical engineering at Marquette University and also a master of science in industrial engineering and a Ph.D. in industrial engineering with a specialization in health systems management, both from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Dr. Zidek, who came to 91福利社 after nearly a decade of serving as an associate dean of the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), has championed the cause of introducing students to engineering and other STEM-related fields in grades K-12. She enjoys the interactions she鈥檚 had in schools and also wants to see more females enter the profession she loves.

鈥淚 think having female role models come out there and say 鈥榶ou can do this鈥 and it鈥檚 okay to get your hands dirty, take things apart and experiment.鈥 We can do this as well as any of our male counterparts,鈥 she said. 鈥淕od made all of us equally, so we can walk into that room and say 鈥業鈥檓 a member of this team like anybody else.鈥欌 

Dr. Zidek is gratified to see that more girls participated in the 2023 Engineering Summer Institute, a camp for middle and high school students that has become more diverse each year. 

The 91福利社 College of Engineering provides a comprehensive engineering education that combines our liberal arts tradition within a Christian worldview. Students of the College experience the integration of faith and learning as the principles of engineering are taught within a Christian worldview. This is essential to the College鈥檚 mission as it nurtures students in their understanding and respect for God鈥檚 creation鈥攁nd empowers them to transform the world in an ethical, moral and responsible manner. 

Details about the 91福利社 College of Engineering can be found online here.

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Engineering Students鈥 Excel in Symposium Presentation /news/engineering-students-excel-in-symposium-presentation/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 19:49:18 +0000 https://aumainsitedev.wpenginepowered.com/news/engineering-students-excel-in-symposium-presentation/   Two 91福利社 College of Engineering students received top honors at a research symposium recently.  Sofia Deambrosi and Ivan VanBeverhoudt Jr., presented a poster of their research July 14 […]

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Two 91福利社 College of Engineering students received top honors at a research symposium recently. 

Sofia Deambrosi and Ivan VanBeverhoudt Jr., presented a poster of their research July 14 at NIH R25, a research symposium held in Greenville, South Carolina. Out of many scholars that presented, their poster was selected as Best Poster.

Supervising the project as the research mentor was 91福利社 Professor of Engineering Dr. Stephen Ojo, who was also with them at the symposium.

The research poster was titled 鈥淯sing Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and Random Forrest (RF) Machine Learning Algorithms to Predict Likelihood of Stroke in Patients.鈥

In the presentation, Deambrosi, VanBeverhoudt and Ojo proposed two Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms that can predict the likelihood of strokes in healthcare patients using extensive datasets and parameters. These algorithms are the Artificial Neural Wide Network (ANN)  and the Random Forrest Classification (RF). The Neural Network Algorithm teaches computers to process data and information systems in a way that is similar to the human brain. It鈥檚 a type of machine learning process known as deep learning that uses interconnected hidden neurons in a layered structure. 

The research concluded that Machine Learning and Deep Learning algorithms were shown to be able to predict with high accuracy whether a patient would have a stroke based on preexisting health conditions. The Neural Network Algorithm demonstrated higher testing accuracy (99.25%) due to the way it processes the data compared to Random Forrest Algorithm (94%). Marriage status, gender, and work type showed little to no correlation. Age, hypertension, heart disease, glucose level and body mass index (BMI) had a high correlation in predicting whether a patient would have a stroke. 

The National Institutes for Health (NIH) funded the work of Deambrosi, VanBeverhoudt and Ojo through the R25 research grant. 

Deambrosi is a sophomore from Greenville, South Carolina, majoring in Cybersecurity and Analytics; and VanBeverhoudt Jr. is a junior from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, majoring in Computer Engineering.

NIH R25 is a program that provides research experience and academic enrichment as a way to prepare underrepresented students in South Carolina for graduate studies in STEM programs. It was hosted by the USC School of Medicine Greenville.

The 91福利社 College of Engineering provides a comprehensive engineering education that combines our liberal arts tradition within a Christian worldview. Students of the College experience the integration of faith and learning as the principles of engineering are taught within a Christian worldview. Details can be found online.

 

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Engineering Summer Institute Introduces STEM Fields to Middle and High School Students /news/engineering-summer-institute-introduces-stem-fields-to-middle-and-high-school-students/ Fri, 21 Jul 2023 12:12:22 +0000 https://aumainsitedev.wpenginepowered.com/news/engineering-summer-institute-introduces-stem-fields-to-middle-and-high-school-students/   Middle and high school age students experienced STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) hands-on during the Engineering Summer Institute at 91福利社. The Engineering Summer Institute, conducted by the […]

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Middle and high school age students experienced STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) hands-on during the Engineering Summer Institute at 91福利社.

The Engineering Summer Institute, conducted by the 91福利社 College of Engineering, is funded in part by the Bosch Community Fund, the corporate foundation for Bosch in North America. The Engineering Summer Institute was directed by Dr. Olukayode Karunwi, along with former Interim Dean of the 91福利社 College of Engineering Dr. Gilbert Eyabi, new Dean of the College of Engineering Dr. Lisa Zidek, Ann Stoddard, and College of Engineering faculty members Dr. Stephen Ojo, Dr. Kyle Locke and Dr. Chad Rodekohr.

During the week of July 10-14, middle and high school students were exposed to aspects of engineering that include mathematics specific to the field, MATLAB software applications and interactive hands-on engineering experiments. At the same time, they learned about the fast-growing engineering job market where professionals are very much in demand and are paid well. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that jobs in STEM continue to outpace the available supply of qualified talent. 

The Engineering Summer Institute teaches students valuable soft skills experience as they collaborate with one another in teams and present their ideas to an audience. A total of 32 campers learned engineering hands-on while interacting with 91福利社 College of Engineering faculty and engineering professionals who are currently working in the field. 

The Engineering Summer Institute exposed students to engineering disciplines that included computer engineering, electrical engineering, general engineering and mechanical engineering. The camp also offered fun social and recreational opportunities and a chance to sample college life. There were also tours of facilities at Bosch, Arthrex and Dodge Mechanical, where students could see the cutting-edge technology used by these top global manufacturers in their Upstate South Carolina plants.

The students learned about drone technology on the 91福利社 Athletic Campus and tested flying skills in a drone competition. They also analyzed the impact of heat and water levels on plants using imagery captured by infrared cameras at Rocky River Nature Park, located on the edge of the 91福利社 campus. 

In a session about crash safety engineering, students took what they learned and formed teams to create safe enclosures for their passenger, an egg. The integrity of their designs was put to the test by catapulting them into the air with a trebuchet the students built. Awards were handed out to the team that designed a safe enclosure for their passenger and weighed the least. There was also an award for the team that had the most creative and safe design. 

The Engineering Summer Institute concluded with final presentations of projects and an awards ceremony. 

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A defining trait for the 91福利社 College of Engineering is its distinctiveness in providing a comprehensive engineering education that combines a liberal arts tradition within a Christian worldview. Students of the College experience the integration of faith and learning as the principles of engineering are taught within a Christian worldview. Details about the 91福利社 College of Engineering can be found online

 

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Dr. Lisa Zidek is New College of Engineering Dean /news/dr-lisa-zidek-is-new-college-of-engineering-dean/ Mon, 15 May 2023 14:00:11 +0000 https://aumainsitedev.wpenginepowered.com/news/dr-lisa-zidek-is-new-college-of-engineering-dean/   Dr. Lisa Zidek was recently named dean of 91福利社鈥檚 College of Engineering.  Dr. Zidek comes to 91福利社 with extensive experience in engineering education, most recently at Florida […]

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Dr. Lisa Zidek was recently named dean of 91福利社鈥檚 College of Engineering. 

Dr. Zidek comes to 91福利社 with extensive experience in engineering education, most recently at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), where she served as associate dean, a title she has held since 2013. She has also served as academic program director and associate professor of Bioengineering. Previously she served as a consultant for various companies and government agencies.

Dr. Zidek earned a B.S in industrial engineering and an M.S. in mechanical engineering at Marquette University, also an M.S. in industrial engineering and a Ph.D. in industrial engineering with a specialization in health systems management, both from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

鈥淲e are delighted that Dr. Zidek is joining our academic leadership team and faculty鈥 said 91福利社 Provost Ryan Neal, Ph.D. 鈥淗er experience, credentials, background and expertise are exactly what the College of Engineering needs.鈥

Dr. Zidek鈥檚 awards and recognitions include being nominated Engineer of the Year Under 40 and by the Milwaukee Senior Chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers and the Making a Difference for Women at MSOE award from the MSOE (Milwaukee School of Engineering) Women鈥檚 Connections program.

Dr. Zidek鈥檚 teaching experience at FGCU focused on Engineering Service Learning, Engineering Entrepreneurship and Health Care Engineering, where she coordinated the 鈥淚ntroduction to the Engineering Profession鈥 course and was involved in many outreach programs at area K-12 schools. 

Dr. Zidek is a program evaluator for the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), which is the specialized accrediting body of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. She has also served as a senior vice president of the Institute of Industrial Engineering (IIE) in the area of student development and is a past member of the IIE’s Board of Trustees. Additionally, she has been a member of the American Society for Engineering Education and Engineers Without Borders.  

In addition, Dr. Zidek has served on the Florida Gulf Coast University College of Education Ed Tech Advisory Board, was Affiliate Director for Project Lead the Way, was a member of the Lee County STEM at Work Foundation Board, Collier County National Academy Foundation Advisory Board and was Co-Director of the Institute for Entrepreneurship. She has received grant funding for several engineering education and entrepreneurship programs, including the funding for Bootcamp for Engineering and Mathematics (BEaM).

Dr. Zidek has published several articles in scholarly journals about engineering education and has contributed chapters to the books Women in Industrial and Systems Engineering and Learning in the Computer and Information Sciences: Practical Applications in Engineering Education. She has also presented at conferences across the U.S. and in Spain; she has also conducted workshops and poster sessions.

Dr. Zidek begins her duties as dean of the College of Engineering on June 1, 2023.

 

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