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GVSU Biomedical Engineering Student Wins Two Prestigious Awards

Madison, a biomedical engineering student at GVSU, has been recognized for her exceptional academic achievements by winning second prize in the ESD TechCentury Magazine writing contest and the Michigan Space Grant Consortium(MSGC) Undergraduate Fellowship

Published March 27, 2023

Cyber Threat Range opened by School of Computing is a game changer for the students and the community

The Cyber Threat Range, housed under the Applied Computing Institute was established through a link with Mark Tellier, a cybersecurity specialist and former chief information officer for the Michigan National Guard.

Published March 17, 2023

A new GVSU degree program enables students to rapidly transition into their desired careers

The Bachelor of Applied Science(BAS) degree program at Grand Valley State University has been created with the aim of facilitating a rapid transition into desired careers for individuals with technical backgrounds.

Published February 21, 2023

GVSU Power Mobility Project tests a new device that could give children in wheelchairs greater autonomy.

Grand valley's Power Mobility Project received a $150,000 grant to test devices that temporarily convert manual wheelchairs into power wheelchairs for children who cannot move independently.

Published February 21, 2023

HBCU Pipeline students receive Industry Sponsored Graduate Fellowships

Jourdan Watson, an HBCU pipeline student in the Engineering Masters program, is working at Gordon Food Service on an Industry Sponsored Graduate Fellowship.

Published January 17, 2023

GVSU Board of Trustees approves new degree for transfer students with an associate of applied sciences degree

A new Bachelor of Applied Science degree, for students who have completed an associate of applied science (AAS) degree and wish to enhance their academic credentials to advance in their careers, has been approved by the Grand Valley Board of Trustees.

Published December 16, 2022

A solution designed to transfer patients securely has strong GVSU roots.

A health care innovation company owned by an alumnus will soon launch its first product, one that evolved from a prototype created by GVSU engineering students.

Published December 2, 2022

GVSU School of Computing Alumni Kevin Kredit Wins Outstanding Thesis Award.

The Grand Valley State University Midwest Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) Thesis Review Committee has selected School of Computing alumnus, Kevin Kredit's master's thesis as the GVSU nominee for the 2023 MAGS Master's Thesis Award Competition.

Published December 2, 2022

Grand Valley State University and DornerWorks are guiding New Engineers Towards Success

The co-op partnership between Grand Valley State University and DornerWorks teaches students practical engineering skills and creates a pipeline of talent for the company.

Published November 21, 2022

Computing Faculty Members and Students Contribute to Research at National Labs on Climate Change Accuracy and Supercomputer Modeling

Dr. Christian Trefftz and two undergraduate students worked at the U.S Department of Energy national laboratories with supercomputing research teams, while Dr. Michelle Dowling worked remotely with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to solidify det

Published October 21, 2022

Zachary DeBruine receives grant from Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative

A collaboration between Van Andel Institute and Grand Valley State University to analyze large biological datasets received the support of a $200,000 grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

Published October 18, 2022

Merging Big Ideas: PCEC Brings STEM to Another Successful Confluence Festival

PCEC attended the 2022 Confluence Festival

Published October 11, 2022

PCEC Joins Tech Week

On September 23rd The GVSU Applied Computing Institute (ACI), School of Engineering, and PCEC Outreach joined forces with local technology and innovation leaders for Tech Week, an event to showcase local technology developments which encourage interest.

Published October 11, 2022

Robotics Competition Aims to Steer Girls to STEM Careers

Teams spent Saturday competing at Wyoming High School in the Grand Rapids Girls Robotics Competition.

Published October 8, 2022

GVSU Engineering Alumni Alex Plotkowski R&D 100 Award

DuAlumin-3D: An Additively Manufactured Dual-Strengthened Aluminum Alloy Designed for Extreme Creep and Fatigue Resistance is designed to take advantage of the unique thermal conditions that occur during the laser additive manufacturing process.

Published October 6, 2022

PCEC Welcomes New Faculty and Staff

Please join us in welcoming our newest faculty and staff members to the Padnos College of Engineering & Computing!

Published September 12, 2022

Agreement between GVSU, Savanna State University Provides Pathways to Master's Degrees for SSU students

The agreement makes it possible for SSU students to earn master's degrees, beginning in Fall 2023, from Grand Valley in engineering, cybersecurity, criminal justice, communications, and biomedical sciences.

Published August 30, 2022

Senior Project for Engineering Students Brings Improvements to Grand Haven Musical Fountain Ahead of Anniversary Show

The improvements will debut at the 60th anniversary show on August 27.

Published August 19, 2022

GVSU Names Facility for Shape Corp. to Celebrate Longtime Commitment to Engineering Students

A naming event for the Innovation Design Center that is sponsored by Shape Corp. Support from Shape Corp. allows for more industry-sponsored projects in the facility. This gift is the latest in Shape's decades of support for the university.

Published August 9, 2022

Students Bring Formula One Car to Michigan International Speedway

For the first time since 2019, Grand Valley students designed a race car and competed against 48 other collegiate teams at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn.

Published July 19, 2022

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