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WE-GROW Engineering Program Aims to Improve Retention, Academic Success
April 07, 2021
When it came to picking a college major, Ramisa Ahmed had no doubt her future would be in engineering. Today, Ahmed is one of nine students this year who are receiving up to $8,800 in scholarship money annually as part of WE-GROW. The effort, launched by SPCEET in October 2019 after receiving a $997,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, aims to support first- and third-year engineering students by providing academic and co-curricular activities focused improving retention and encouraging the pursuit of rewarding and successful engineering careers.
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KSU Lacrosse Duo Find Success in the Classroom and on the Field
March 23, 2021
Siena Gore says that there are a number of similarities between lacrosse and engineering, most notably time management and the ability to make sacrifices. An industrial engineering technology student and a member of the 快猫成版视频 State women鈥檚 lacrosse team, she happens to have first-hand experience with both. So does her twin sister, Marissa Gore, her lacrosse teammate and electrical engineering student in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET).
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KSU Engineering Professor Uses Data, Simulations to Combat COVID-19
March 03, 2021
Universities that encourage their communities to implement social distancing and wear face masks could prevent 99.9 percent of COVID-19 infections, according to a study recently accepted for publication in the Journal of Information Discovery and Delivery. The study, co-authored by 快猫成版视频 assistant professor Lin Li with University of Texas at Arlington assistant professor Yuan Zhou and graduate students, attempted to measure virus transmissions on a college campus using a simulation model, allowing them to gauge the effectiveness of mitigation techniques when used separately and combined with others.
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Engineering team explores acoustic qualities of face masks
February 10, 2021
快猫成版视频鈥檚 Office of Research is hosting a one-hour web show every other Friday at 4 p.m. to showcase the varied research being conducted by KSU faculty members. 鈥淩esearch with Relevance鈥� spotlights 快猫成版视频 State researchers in a live interview followed by an interactive question-and-answer session with the virtual audience. This week鈥檚 episode features Laura Ruhala, associate professor of mechanical engineering; Richard Ruhala, professor of mechanical engineering; and Lance Crimm, professor of electrical engineering; all of whom belong to the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology. The trio will discuss a recent study involving the acoustic qualities of different types of face masks. Prior to the presentation, each answered a few questions about their interest in research and its benefits to students.
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Champion for Future Engineers
February 01, 2021
As a college freshman, Roneisha 鈥淩o鈥� Worthy admittedly didn鈥檛 know much about the field of engineering. Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines weren鈥檛 an area of emphasis at her high school. A gifted member of her school鈥檚 debate team, Worthy had already set her sights on a law degree. However, shortly after receiving her acceptance to Tennessee State University, her guidance counselor reviewing her grades suggested that Worthy consider a future in engineering. Worthy trusted her advice, and nearly two decades later continues to serve as a role model for underrepresented groups pursuing STEM degrees at 快猫成版视频.
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KSU remembers longtime KSU administrator Ron Koger
January 08, 2021
Known for his unwavering support of students both in the classroom and in the field of play, longtime 快猫成版视频 administrator Ron Koger, 81, passed away Sunday, Jan. 3.
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First-year student shares experience and growth at KSU
January 06, 2021
The first semester of college is a time of transition and growth as students spread their wings and begin to navigate their academic careers, discover new interests and make lasting memories. In recognition of that significant step, we are highlighting students who have just completed their first semesters at 快猫成版视频 State. Morgan Patterson, who is from Monticello, Ga. and plans to pursue a degree in technical communications, shares what made her first semester as an Owl so meaningful.
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Industrial and systems engineering graduate found growth through internships, research
December 14, 2020
After graduating high school, Mary Ogidigben wasn鈥檛 quite sure where her educational journey would lead her next. She knew that she liked mathematics and physics, but neither felt like they led her down the right career path. It wasn鈥檛 until her father returned home with a library book full of college majors that she found her calling. 鈥淲e went through every single major one-by-one until we found industrial engineering,鈥� said Ogidigben, who graduates from 快猫成版视频 this month with a degree in industrial and systems engineering. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a field that combines all of my interests, and I decided right then it was the right choice for me.鈥�
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KSU and Robins Air Force Base partner to support student success
December 07, 2020
快猫成版视频 and Robins Air Force Base (RAFB) have signed an Educational Partnership Agreement allowing students to gain hands-on experience and internship opportunities at RAFB while earning credit toward their degrees.
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Engineering professors to discuss use of 3D-printed devices in teaching
September 02, 2020
快猫成版视频鈥檚 Office of Research is hosting a one-hour web show every other Friday at 4 p.m. to showcase the varied research being conducted by KSU faculty members. 鈥淩esearch with Relevance鈥� spotlights 快猫成版视频 State researchers in a live interview followed by an interactive question-and-answer session with the virtual audience. In this week鈥檚 episode, Ayse Tekes, assistant professor of mechanical engineering in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, will be joined by Tris Utschig, associate professor of nuclear engineering and director for scholarly teaching in KSU鈥檚 Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Tekes and Utschig will discuss how they are working together to improve student learning in mechanical engineering by using low-cost, 3D-printed laboratory devices in active learning experiences.
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