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Padnos College of Engineering and Computing gets budget boost

As the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing continues to grow, Grand Valley State University has granted the college a budget increase.

Published January 19, 2021

Preventing the spread of Covid-19 with an Apple Watch and a bit of machine learning

Covid-19 has been a major disruption world-wide for the past year. A team of GVSU computer science students spent time last fall aiming to disrupt the spread of Covid-19 via machine learning and wearable technologies.

Published January 18, 2021

Roger That! Conference Going Virtual for 2021

Roger That! Virtual Conference for K-12 students will be celebrated on Friday and Saturday, February 19 & 20, and is now open for registration!

Published January 12, 2021

Apply Now for the 2021 Science, Technology, and Engineering Preview Summer (STEPS) Camp!

STEPS Camp is a fun and engaging week-long introduction to the world of science, technology, and engineering through the lens of aviation for participants between the ages of 11-13, currently in the 6th grade, and entering 7th grade in the fall of 2021.

Published January 7, 2021

MiBiz Article Highlights Engineering Alum's Impact on Manufacturing Industry

Since graduating from the School of Engineering, 'Manufacturing Millennial' Jake Hall, has been helping the industry appeal to younger employees.

Published January 5, 2021

New Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Major Featured in GVSU Transforming Health Care Report

The School of Engineering recently announced a new undergraduate biomedical engineering major. Students completing this program will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree, ready to make a profound difference in people's lives.

Published December 17, 2020

Engineering Students Place 2nd in Society of Manufacturing Engineers Digital Manufacturing Challenge

Three School of Engineering students, Noah Bollo, Matthew Fontana, and Taylor Hepler, received the 2nd place award from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers as part of the 2020 Digital Manufacturing Challenge.

Published December 14, 2020

Occupational Safety & Health Students Learn through Experience

Students in the GVSU Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) program had ample opportunities for experiential learning this semester through completion of a variety of hands-on lab activities and a visit to the John Ball Zoo.

Published December 10, 2020

Padnos College of Engineering & Computing Outreach Team Creates A-Z STEM Experiments Website

The PCEC Outreach team has gathered fun and educational A to Z STEM experiments for K-12 students that can be completed from the comfort of home.

Published December 1, 2020

PCEC Faculty Honored with Service Awards

PCEC faculty have been honored for their years of service to GVSU in the 2020 Service Awards. Please join us in congratulating them! 

Published November 24, 2020

Computing & Engineering Accepting Industry Proposals for Senior Projects!

Do you have an industry problem that needs to be solved? Let our students do the work! Submit a proposal now to sponsor a computing or engineering senior project next semester.

Published November 20, 2020

Professor of Occupational Safety & Health Appointed to COVID-19 Committee

Dr. Dave Huizen, Director of the GVSU Occupational Safety & Health Management program, was recently asked to serve as a public member on the Institutional Biosafety Committee for Grand Rapids Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM).

Published November 19, 2020

Scholarships Make a Positive Impact on PCEC Students; Help Them Obtain Career Goals

Several Padnos College of Engineering & Computing students received scholarships this academic year thanks to the generosity of individual and corporate donors.

Published November 18, 2020

Dr. Erik Fredericks Recognized for Contribution to Google Cloud's Faculty Summit

Computer Science faculty member Dr. Erik Fredericks recently participated in the Google Cloud (Virtual) Faculty Summit as a panelist in the Google Cloud Undergraduate Curriculum and Student Projects track.

Published November 17, 2020

Professional Science Master's Programs to Host Virtual Internship Showcase

The Grand Valley State University Career Center and Professional Science Master's (PSM) Programs cordially invite you to our Virtual PSM Internship Showcase 2020 scheduled for Friday, November 20th, 2020 from 1:00-2:30 via Zoom.

Published November 16, 2020

Innovation Fund grant designed to turn computing program into talent pipeline

Grand Valley computer science students will have increased access to a growing program intended to give students real-world experiences, thanks to the university's first Innovation Fund grant.

Published November 12, 2020

2021 MAGS Distinguished Master's Thesis Award Nominee Announced

Richard Gross, 2019 M.S.E. graduate, was nominated for the Midwest Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) Distinguished Master's Thesis Award.

Published November 10, 2020

PCEC Faculty, Staff, and Students Promote Mask Wearing On Campus

GVSU students, faculty, and staff have been working hard to ensure a safe and healthy campus environment for learning this fall in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published November 6, 2020

School of Engineering Offers Credit-by-Exam Options for First-Year Engineering Courses

Engineering students may attempt to test out of the EGR 111, EGR 112, and/or EGR 113 courses if they have prior experience with the course content.

Published November 2, 2020

PCEC Dean and Faculty to Share Expertise at Michigan Lean Consortium and Grand Rapids Lean Summit

Dr. Paul Plotkowski will provide the keynote address for the 4th Annual Michigan Lean Consortium and Grand Rapids Summit. School of Engineering faculty, Dr. Charles Standridge and Dr. Lindsay Corneal, will also lead a discussion and workshop.

Published October 29, 2020

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