/engineering/news/Recent posts from USF College of Engineering Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 13:10:28 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-tampa/usf-professor-at-the-forefront-of-solar-power-innovations-and-helps-teach-the-next-generation-of-engineers"Yogi Goswami's inventions are placed around the world. He developed a new combined Power and Cooling Cycle now known as the Goswami Cycle."External ArticleMon, 22 Apr 2024 18:45:58 ABC Action News: USF professor at the forefront of solar power innovations and helps teach the next generation of engineers"Yogi Goswami's inventions are placed around the world. He developed a new combined Power and Cooling Cycle now known as the Goswami Cycle."Yogi Goswami, courtesy ACB Action News Tampa Bayhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-tampa/usf-professor-at-the-forefront-of-solar-power-innovations-and-helps-teach-the-next-generation-of-engineersBiological,Faculty/engineering/news/archive/04-26-2021-usf-aiche-chemecar-competition.aspxDuring the virtual 2021 Southern Student Regional Conference, the USF American Institute of Chemical Engineers student team placed 6th in the conference’s Chem-E-Car Competition and placed 1st in the competition’s poster presentation section.Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:25:03 USF AICHE Chapter Wins 2021 AICHE Southern Student Regional Conference Chem-E-Car Poster CompetitionDuring the virtual 2021 Southern Student Regional Conference, the USF American Institute of Chemical Engineers student team placed 6th in the conference’s Chem-E-Car Competition and placed 1st in the competition’s poster presentation section.USF AICHE Chapter /engineering/news/archive/04-26-2021-usf-aiche-chemecar-competition.aspxBiological/engineering/news/archive/1-25-23-dyeh-kappe-lecturer.aspxPromoting and sharing knowledge about the latest trends in environmental engineering has been the purpose of the Kappe Lecture Series since its inception in 1989 by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists. This year's Kappe Lecturer is University of South Florida College of Engineering Professor Daniel Yeh.Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:59:49 Daniel Yeh Named As AAEES Kappe LecturerPromoting and sharing knowledge about the latest trends in environmental engineering has been the purpose of the Kappe Lecture Series since its inception in 1989 by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists. This year's Kappe Lecturer is University of South Florida College of Engineering Professor Daniel Yeh.Dr. Daniel Yeh/engineering/news/archive/1-25-23-dyeh-kappe-lecturer.aspxBiologicalhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=468ji8GfwZYNorma A. Alcantar was featured by USF Technology Transfer to discuss her patented technologies using cactus mucilage for filtering contaminants from freshwater to provide clean drinking water, to novel therapies for Alzheimer's disease and treatments cancer tumor cells.External ArticleTue, 31 Oct 2023 00:53:00 USF Technology Transfer: Norma A. AlcantarNorma A. Alcantar was featured by USF Technology Transfer to discuss her patented technologies using cactus mucilage for filtering contaminants from freshwater to provide clean drinking water, to novel therapies for Alzheimer's disease and treatments cancer tumor cells.Norma Alcantar on USF Tech Transferhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=468ji8GfwZYBiological,Researchhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/morning-blend/florida-inventors-hall-of-fame-inducting-2023-class-this-octoberFlorida Inventors Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Normal Alcantar appeared on Tampa Bay's Morning Blend on ABC Action News to discuss what it means to be an honored member of Florida's elite science community.External ArticleMon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Florida Inventors Hall of Fame: Dr. Norma Alcantar on ABC Action News Morning BlendFlorida Inventors Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Normal Alcantar appeared on Tampa Bay's Morning Blend on ABC Action News to discuss what it means to be an honored member of Florida's elite science community.Norma Alcantar Florida Inventors Hall of Famehttps://www.abcactionnews.com/morning-blend/florida-inventors-hall-of-fame-inducting-2023-class-this-octoberBiological,Faculty,Research/engineering/news/archive/2023-04-25-tiny-devices-drkim.aspxWorking at the intersection of biology and engineering, Dr. Albert Kim focuses on the small end of things to find solutions that improve peoples’ lives.Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:09:13 Getting Big Results From Tiny Devices With Dr. Albert KimWorking at the intersection of biology and engineering, Dr. Albert Kim focuses on the small end of things to find solutions that improve peoples’ lives.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/2023-04-25-tiny-devices-drkim.aspxBiological/engineering/news/archive/12-09-2022-ogunnaike-k99-r00.aspxEdikan Ogunnaike, a 2015 PhD graduate in the Department of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering, and now a postdoctoral researcher at the Eshelman School of Pharmacy at UNC-Chapel Hill, has received a Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity of nearly $1 million from the National Institutes of Health.Fri, 09 Dec 2022 10:26:59 USF Doctoral Graduate Edikan Ogunnaike Awarded NIH Mosaic K99/R00 GrantEdikan Ogunnaike, a 2015 PhD graduate in the Department of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering, and now a postdoctoral researcher at the Eshelman School of Pharmacy at UNC-Chapel Hill, has received a Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity of nearly $1 million from the National Institutes of Health.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/12-09-2022-ogunnaike-k99-r00.aspxBiological/engineering/news/archive/09132022-asee-faculty-feature.aspxNearly a dozen USF College of Engineering faculty members presented research at the 129th American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) annual conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota held June 26 to June 29. Each year, nearly 4000 educators, exhibitors, and presenters gather and collaborate at ASEE's annual conference to share best practices on improving the way the next generation of engineers is taught.Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:03:16 USF Faculty Members Present Research at ASEE 2022Nearly a dozen USF College of Engineering faculty members presented research at the 129th American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) annual conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota held June 26 to June 29. Each year, nearly 4000 educators, exhibitors, and presenters gather and collaborate at ASEE's annual conference to share best practices on improving the way the next generation of engineers is taught.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/09132022-asee-faculty-feature.aspxBiological,Civil Environmental,Electrical,Industrial,Mechanical,Medical/engineering/news/archive/05-09-2022-nsf-grf-ladera-tuazon.aspxThe oldest graduate fellowship of its kind, the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program aims to support the vitality and diversity of the human resource base of science and engineering in the U.S.Mon, 09 May 2022 11:16:58 Mentoring The Next Generation Of Diverse Engineers And Fostering Inclusion In StemThe oldest graduate fellowship of its kind, the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program aims to support the vitality and diversity of the human resource base of science and engineering in the U.S.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/05-09-2022-nsf-grf-ladera-tuazon.aspxBiological,Computer/engineering/news/archive/skinner-swe-award.aspxThe Society of Women Engineers (SWE) has recognized Molly Skinner, Graduate Research Assistant for the department of Chemical, Biological, and Materials Engineering at the University of South Florida (USF), for her impact on the Society as well as the engineering community with the Outstanding Collegiate Member Award. Skinner will accept the award at SWE’s annual conference, WE21, which will be held from Oct. 21-23 in Indianapolis, Indiana.Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:04:10 Molly Skinner Receives SWE Outstanding Collegiate Member AwardThe Society of Women Engineers (SWE) has recognized Molly Skinner, Graduate Research Assistant for the department of Chemical, Biological, and Materials Engineering at the University of South Florida (USF), for her impact on the Society as well as the engineering community with the Outstanding Collegiate Member Award. Skinner will accept the award at SWE’s annual conference, WE21, which will be held from Oct. 21-23 in Indianapolis, Indiana.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/skinner-swe-award.aspxBiological/engineering/news/archive/09-09-2021-online-bullseye-mentoring-program.aspxIntroduced in 2014, the Bulls-EYE Mentoring program successfully promotes STEM by delivering engineering problem solving to middle school students within a family-friendly environment. The program gives USF engineering undergraduates the opportunity to serve as program mentors tasked with assisting middle school students (mentees) who are at risk for low achievement, but may benefit from high expectations, life skills, and STEM learning. The resulting effort fosters the growth of both mentors and mentees.  Thu, 09 Sep 2021 11:05:26 Bulls-Eye Mentoring Program Goes OnlineIntroduced in 2014, the Bulls-EYE Mentoring program successfully promotes STEM by delivering engineering problem solving to middle school students within a family-friendly environment. The program gives USF engineering undergraduates the opportunity to serve as program mentors tasked with assisting middle school students (mentees) who are at risk for low achievement, but may benefit from high expectations, life skills, and STEM learning. The resulting effort fosters the growth of both mentors and mentees.  University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/09-09-2021-online-bullseye-mentoring-program.aspxBiological/engineering/news/archive/11-13-2020-biotech-workforce.aspxExpanding and preparing the domestic technical STEM workforce is essential to maintaining our country’s economic competitiveness, driving innovation, and advancing national prosperity.Fri, 13 Nov 2020 10:55:09 USF Engineering Graduates At Two-Year Colleges Are Leading Efforts To Address National Workforce NeedsExpanding and preparing the domestic technical STEM workforce is essential to maintaining our country’s economic competitiveness, driving innovation, and advancing national prosperity.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/11-13-2020-biotech-workforce.aspxBiological/engineering/news/archive/11-09-2020-goswami-covid-innovation-award.aspxBioFlorida is an organization that connects a network of emerging and established life science companies, universities, research institutions, hospitals, medical centers, and more. This year, BioFlorida announced an award titled the COVID-19 Innovation Award and recognizes a Florida company that has made significant advances in the fight against COVID-19. The first winner of this inaugural award is none other than Distinguished University Professor and director of the USF Clean Energy Research Center, Dr. Yogi Goswami and his company Molekule.Mon, 09 Nov 2020 10:56:56 Yogi Goswami And Molekule Awarded BioFlorida’s Inaugural COVID-19 Innovation AwardBioFlorida is an organization that connects a network of emerging and established life science companies, universities, research institutions, hospitals, medical centers, and more. This year, BioFlorida announced an award titled the COVID-19 Innovation Award and recognizes a Florida company that has made significant advances in the fight against COVID-19. The first winner of this inaugural award is none other than Distinguished University Professor and director of the USF Clean Energy Research Center, Dr. Yogi Goswami and his company Molekule.Goswami/engineering/news/archive/11-09-2020-goswami-covid-innovation-award.aspxBiological/engineering/news/archive/08242020-outstanding-teaching-award-pettit-guldiken.aspxThe College of Engineering Dean’s Office and the Academy of Distinguished Engineering Educators are proud to announce two recipients of the 2019-20 College of Engineering Outstanding Teaching Award.Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:28:13 2019-20 College of Engineering Outstanding Teaching Awardees AnnouncedThe College of Engineering Dean’s Office and the Academy of Distinguished Engineering Educators are proud to announce two recipients of the 2019-20 College of Engineering Outstanding Teaching Award.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/08242020-outstanding-teaching-award-pettit-guldiken.aspxBiological,Mechanical/engineering/news/archive/07-29-2020-molekule-fda-approval.aspxThis April, the Molekule Air Pro RX was cleared by the Food and Drug Administration as a Class II Medical Device. The device uses the same technology as Molekule’s consumer air purifier models — technology created by USF Clean Energy Research Center Director, chief scientist and co-founder of Molekule, and Distinguished University Professor, Yogi Goswami, PhD.Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:07:49 Air Purifier Technology Created By Distinguished University Professor Yogi Goswami Gets FDA ApprovalThis April, the Molekule Air Pro RX was cleared by the Food and Drug Administration as a Class II Medical Device. The device uses the same technology as Molekule’s consumer air purifier models — technology created by USF Clean Energy Research Center Director, chief scientist and co-founder of Molekule, and Distinguished University Professor, Yogi Goswami, PhD.Molekule Air Pro RX/engineering/news/archive/07-29-2020-molekule-fda-approval.aspxBiological/engineering/news/archive/07-29-2020-usf-engineering-covid-projects.aspxThis April and May, nine projects led by USF engineering professors were funded during two rounds of the USF COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants program created by the USF Pandemic Response Research Network — an interdisciplinary initiative organized by university leadership and faculty researchers to quickly respond to current and future pandemics.Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:07:28 Engineering Faculty Leading USF’s COVID-19 Response EffortsThis April and May, nine projects led by USF engineering professors were funded during two rounds of the USF COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants program created by the USF Pandemic Response Research Network — an interdisciplinary initiative organized by university leadership and faculty researchers to quickly respond to current and future pandemics.USF Covid Rapid Response Research Grants/engineering/news/archive/07-29-2020-usf-engineering-covid-projects.aspxBiological,Civil Environmental,Computer,Medical/engineering/news/archive/04-27-2020-golden-bull-awards.aspxPresented by the USF Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement, the award is one of USF’s highest honors and is given to 20 undergraduate and graduate students who exemplify exceptional leadership and service to USF. Five of this year's awardees are women of all degree levels in the College of Engineering.Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:17:18 Five Women In Engineering Win 2020 USF Golden Bull AwardsPresented by the USF Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement, the award is one of USF’s highest honors and is given to 20 undergraduate and graduate students who exemplify exceptional leadership and service to USF. Five of this year's awardees are women of all degree levels in the College of Engineering.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/04-27-2020-golden-bull-awards.aspxBiological,Civil Environmental,Computer/engineering/news/archive/1132020-release-usf-excellence-innovation-awards.aspxOf the five USF faculty members awarded with the university's latest Excellence in Innovation Awards, three are College of Engineering faculty members.Mon, 13 Jan 2020 10:27:39 Three USF Engineering Faculty Members Recognized With Excellence In Innovation AwardsOf the five USF faculty members awarded with the university's latest Excellence in Innovation Awards, three are College of Engineering faculty members.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/1132020-release-usf-excellence-innovation-awards.aspxBiological,Civil Environmental,Computer/engineering/news/archive/t2ce-grant.aspxTurning trash into fuel could potentially be a big part of achieving energy sustainability, and a grant from the U.S.  Department of Energy will help researchers associated with the College of Engineering further develop a process that produces diesel and jet fuel from garbage.Tue, 22 Oct 2019 15:43:21 Fueling Trucks And Jets With High Octane WasteTurning trash into fuel could potentially be a big part of achieving energy sustainability, and a grant from the U.S.  Department of Energy will help researchers associated with the College of Engineering further develop a process that produces diesel and jet fuel from garbage.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/t2ce-grant.aspxBiological/engineering/news/archive/09122019-student-summer-internship-showcase.aspxThree engineering students from different majors discuss how their summer internships with industry leaders have improved their experience in their fields.Thu, 12 Sep 2019 11:03:40 USF Engineering Students Spend Summer at Intel, Twitter, CumminsThree engineering students from different majors discuss how their summer internships with industry leaders have improved their experience in their fields.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/09122019-student-summer-internship-showcase.aspxBiological,Computer/engineering/news/archive/08212019-nai-senior-members.aspxA professor in the department of electrical engineering, Thomas conducts research and teaches, advises and mentors electrical engineer students and students in the Advanced Materials Bio and Integration Research laboratory. She has more than 30 years of professional experience and fostered collaborations and engineering education efforts in Italy, Puerto Rico, South Korea, Singapore, Mexico, and South Africa.Wed, 21 Aug 2019 11:06:01 National Academy of Inventors Selects Five USF Faculty as Senior MembersA professor in the department of electrical engineering, Thomas conducts research and teaches, advises and mentors electrical engineer students and students in the Advanced Materials Bio and Integration Research laboratory. She has more than 30 years of professional experience and fostered collaborations and engineering education efforts in Italy, Puerto Rico, South Korea, Singapore, Mexico, and South Africa.Sylvia Thomas, Ph.D./engineering/news/archive/08212019-nai-senior-members.aspxBiological,Electrical