Padnos College of Engineering
New departments 'Certified Healthy'
Four new departments were recognized as "Certified Healthy" by the Health and Wellness team.
Feb 19, 2018
GVSU students showcase vehicle at Michigan International Auto Show
When people steer their way to the Michigan International Auto Show at DeVos Place this weekend in Grand Rapids, they will have the opportunity to see a racing vehicle designed and built by students from Grand Valley State University. Students are part of an exhibition of student-made cars at the West Michigan Society of Automotive Engineers booth.
Feb 2, 2018
Students design, build new products for GE
Students from Grand Valley and Kendall College of Art and Design recently teamed up to design and build two new home products for FirstBuild, GE Appliance's microfactory.
Jan 29, 2018
GVSU group helps develop device that improves spine surgery training
ýA Grand Valley group worked with a local inventor and alumnus to help develop a first-of-its-kind device that can improve the way surgeons are trained for spinal procedures.
Jan 25, 2018
Conference to feature first African American astronaut to travel to space
"Roger That! A Celebration of Space Exploration in Honor of Roger B. Chaffee," will take place February 16-17 at the DeVos Center.
Jan 16, 2018
GVSU receives grants to support high-tech projects
Several Grand Valley initiatives were recently awarded grants from the Grand Rapids SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) to support student, faculty and staff projects that focus on the development of medical devices.
Jan 9, 2018
Hundreds to gather for FIRST Robotics kick-off event at GVSU
Nearly 700 high school students and parents will gather at Grand Valley State University January 6 to participate in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics Competition kick-off event.
Jan 3, 2018
Laker Effect Challenge winning team earns $3,000
The winning Laker Effect Challenge idea was a Kirkhof College of Nursing project that promotes and supports breastfeeding within the community.
Dec 7, 2017
GVSU receives $1 million grant to support STEM students
A new project at Grand Valley will financially help academically talented, low-income students seeking an education in science or engineering, while providing them with mentoring and hands-on learning and research opportunities. The project received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation. The program will create a set of progressively increasing four-year scholarships for at least 50 Grand Valley students.
Dec 4, 2017
Dean recognized for being champion of talent development
Paul Plotkowski, dean of the Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering and Computing, was awarded the MFG Talent Champion Award from the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA).
Nov 21, 2017
