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Audience at National Academies conference hears PCEC successes

We're contributing and building the STEM workforce in West Michigan. And we're very committed to maintaining and strengthening our connections in the community.

Published October 20, 2023

GVSU inspired Innovation at Tech Week Grand Rapids and Confluence Festival

The immersive, hands-on event was designed to help shed some light on how engineering and computing are woven into our daily lives

Published October 19, 2023

Study Abroad Fair is the first step for students to learn about experiential learning

There is something inherently different about traveling as an educational group. The discussion and the self-reflection that is built into the course make it qualitatively different.

Published October 18, 2023

Cyber Students Win Grant to Research Data Security in Healthcare

Congratulations to Cybersecurity students, Emma Feustel and Hannah Woznick, who were awarded a $3000 grant by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship to research Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) security in healthcare.

Published October 13, 2023

Get Involved Event Spotlights Opportunities to Learn and Build Community

The goal was to create an opportunity for new Computing students to feel welcomed and supported, and to get connected from the very beginning, while learning about all the wonderful opportunities available to them now and in the future. 

Published October 11, 2023

GVSU Tech Talks Highlight Work of School of Computing Faculty and Students

Dr. Zach DeBruine, assistant professor of computing, is leading research into bioinformatics and developing artificial intelligence algorithms to manage massive biological data files.

Published September 30, 2023

WGVU and GVSU College of Education and Community Innovation host public media conference attendees

National Education Telecommunications Association (NETA) public media conference attendees visit the Shape Corp. Innovation and Design Center to engage in an air craft activity.

Published September 28, 2023

PCEC Alumni, Nicki Bonczyk, Receives 2023 Young Alumni Award

Nicki Bonczyk is passionate about giving back to her community and encouraging the next generation of Laker engineers

Published September 27, 2023

GVSU kicks off Tech Week with an immersive showcase from PCEC

On display at the Shape Corp. Innovation Design Center were initiatives from all of PCEC's research and development centers, K-12 community outreach, student organizations and alumni businesses.

Published September 27, 2023

PCEC facility proves to be highlight at international conference

PCEC's Electromagnetic Compatibility Center is the centerpiece of a tour during an international conference.

Published September 26, 2023

GVSU School of Engineering Marks Major Accreditation Milestone

All six undergraduate engineering programs are accredited until September 2029

Published September 11, 2023

Engineering Faculty Member Contributes to the Development of a System that Could Revolutionize Fall Prevention

GVSU is involved in the next development phase of a low-cost, wall-mounted gait assist system.

Published August 31, 2023

GVSU to Host GenCyber Teacher Program in 2024

Grand Valley State University will host a free GenCyber Teacher Program for high school teachers in the summer of 2024.

Published August 28, 2023

PCEC Dean Reflects on Upcoming Retirement and Building a Community-engaged College

Paul Plotkowski said the unique makeup of West Michigan industry has contributed to the success of the college.

Published August 9, 2023

Art Gallery Mobile App Upgrades Enhance Access, Interaction with Artwork

The app is set to include advanced open-source and augmented reality features.

Published July 6, 2023

New 3D Printers Allow aMDI to Expand Services, Engineering Students to Learn New Process

Two industrial 3D printers were installed in the Shape Corp. Innovation Design Center, giving Grand Valley students opportunities to learn additive manufacturing and collaborate with area industrial partners.

Published June 26, 2023

Laker Racing team hosts peers from Brazil, competes at MIS

The Laker Racing Formula SAE team had an international experience even before bringing their car to the Michigan International Speedway for the 120-team competition in May.

Published June 13, 2023

State Grant Allows GVSU, Corewell Health East to Continue Developing Medical Device to Assist During Labor

Grand Valley and Corewell Health East received state funding to continue developing a medical device that will empower patients who are in active labor and protect caregivers from labor-support injuries.

Published May 15, 2023

Engineering Team Uses Interdisciplinary Approach to Create Award-Winning African Spear

GVSU Casting Club ranked third in the 42-team "Cast in Steel" competition. They earned first place for best design and process in the competition hosted by the Steel Founders Society of America that was held in late April in Cleveland,

Published May 8, 2023

Project Day: Celebrating Innovation and Collaboration

The Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering and Computing (PCEC) sponsors Project Day, which highlights the results of what students have learned in the classroom and via collaboration with business partners.

Published April 27, 2023

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