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GVSU to Host Industry Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, and Fall Protection Training

Construction and manufacturing professionals can register now for a free, in-person, socially distanced training opportunity this June in the GVSU Innovation Design Center.

Published May 24, 2021

Engineering Students are First Cohort to Begin Path to Combined Degrees through NSF Funded Program

Engineering faculty members and administrators received a five-year, $967,000 NSF grant to recruit and support students from low-income backgrounds in the combined BSE/MSE program.

Published May 21, 2021

PCEC Faculty & Student Awarded Michigan Space Grant Consortium Grants

Multiple faculty and one student in the GVSU Padnos College of Engineering & Computing (PCEC) received grant awards from the National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) through the Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC).

Published May 20, 2021

PCEC Faculty, Staff, and Student Honored with Pineapple Awards

We are thrilled to announce that six faculty, staff, and students in the Padnos College of Engineering & Computing received Pineapple Awards for their dedication to GVSU international student success.

Published May 17, 2021

Engineering Alum & Faculty Win 2021 Biomedical Innovation Cup Crowd Favorite Award

The 'Water Removal Device to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Illness' project by Dr. John Farris (engineering faculty) and Eric VanMiddendorp, MSE (GVSU alum) was selected as the Crowd Favorite at this year's Biomedical Innovation Cup.

Published May 13, 2021

Outstanding Civic Engagement Project Awarded to Aaron Trudeau

PCEC student Aaron Trudeau wins Outstanding Civic Engagement Project Award for video game accessibility project.

Published May 12, 2021

FVSU students visit GVSU campuses, West Michigan businesses

One month after Grand Valley State University and Fort Valley State University announced an agreement to help diversify West Michigan's engineering and computing talent pool, 12 students from the Georgia university are in the area to learn more.

Published May 10, 2021

GVSU key partner in recently announced statewide effort to boost computer science education

Grand Valley is a key partner in a pilot program to expand Advanced Placement computer science opportunities in Michigan, one of five states selected for the launch.

Published May 9, 2021

GVSU Student to Pursue Ph.D. in Computer Science at Penn State University

Collin Beaudoin is currently finishing his Master's degree in Computer Information Systems and will begin his doctoral studies at Penn State University this fall.

Published May 4, 2021

MIOSHA Grant Funds State-of-the-Art Equipment for GVSU Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Students and Industry Professionals

Students in the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Management program at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) now have access to a new, state-of-the-art training device thanks to support from a grant.

Published April 27, 2021

Professional Science Masters Students Featured in 2021 Graduate Showcase

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) graduate students have an opportunity to showcase their work at the annual Graduate Showcase; an event offered by the Graduate School and the Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence.

Published April 15, 2021

PCEC Students Exhibit Research at Student Scholars Day

Student Scholars Day will be held virtually, with pre-recorded, on-demand sessions available through April 26, 2020 and live Plenary Sessions occurring on April 14 and 15, 2020.

Published April 14, 2021

GVSU Featured by Study International as a Leading U.S. University for Engineering & Computing

Study International highlighted Grand Valley State University as a leader in offering engineering and computing programs for students looking to make a difference in the world.

Published April 12, 2021

Agreement with HBCU Creates Pathway for Students, Helps Diversify Area Workforce

President Philomena Mantella said this is the first of similar collaborative agreements with HBCUs.

Published April 8, 2021

PCEC Students Recognized for Top Academic Achievements

As the Winter 2021 semester draws to a close, please join us in congratulating PCEC students who have been recognized for top academic achievement. 

Published April 7, 2021

GVSU to open 'game-changing' immersive housing options in Grand Rapids

Four new housing options will open for first-year or transfer students at Grand Valley this fall, offering an immersive experience that puts them in the heart of Grand Rapids - and one of those options is for engineering majors.

Published April 1, 2021

STEM Alumni Give Career Talk

Four Grand Valley State University (GVSU) STEM alumni and students (three from the Padnos College of Engineering & Computing (PCEC)) shared advice about the process of graduating and finding a job with current GVSU students.

Published March 30, 2021

Information Systems Major Captures NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field National Championship

Dennis Mbuta, a GVSU Information Systems Major, recently set a Track & Field record here at GVSU and became a national champion in the 800m run.

Published March 23, 2021

Engineering Alum Reflects on Career at Medisurge, Collaboration with the applied Medical Device Institute, and Time as a GVSU Student

Breanna Andrews graduated from the Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering program at Grand Valley State University and is now a permanent full-time Product Development Engineer at Medisurge.

Published March 22, 2021

FIRST Robotics Finds a Way

FRC introduced INFINITE RECHARGE at Home, in which teams used the Infinite Recharge bot to navigate an obstacle course or shoot Power Cells into a target. FTC announced a brand-new game this year called Ultimate Goal. Both games are competed in virtually

Published March 18, 2021

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