Matthew Curran
The importance of P: a ‘phosphorus week’ Q&A with Dr. Brooke Mayer
For many, phosphorus is just a reminder of their last chemistry class and the capital “P” floating below nitrogen on the periodic table. Prices for phosphorus do not tower above gas stations on brightly lit signs, and the element is almost never a point of discussion for news outlets, politicians, and public figures. Dr. Brooke…
Marquette professor’s engineering design textbook earns Most Promising New Textbook Award from Textbook & Academic Authors Association
“Biomedical Engineering Design,” a textbook co-authored by Dr. Jay Goldberg, professor of practice in biomedical engineering, is one of 25 texts to earn a 2024 Most Promising New Textbook Award from the Textbook & Academic Authors Association. This award recognizes excellence in first edition textbooks and learning materials. The awards will be presented during an…
Engineering student wins Marquette Graduate School’s Three Minute Thesis competition, to represent university at regional competition
In just three minutes on stage, Armin Ebrahimian, a Ph.D. candidate in the Opus College of Engineering, can get an auditorium full of people to connect with his graduate-level research on electric aircraft propulsion. More than just sharing a lofty vision, Ebrahimian outlines the economics of why and the science of how our planet can…
Celebrating more than a major: Photos from Engineers Week 2024
Engineers Week at Marquette returned Friday, Feb. 16, through Saturday, Feb. 24, with a variety of events hosted by student leaders in the Opus College of Engineering. In conjunction with the nationwide celebration of Engineers Week, E-Week at Marquette is an opportunity to celebrate the engineering profession and gather as one Marquette engineering community. This…
A message from Marquette Engineering Opus Dean Kristina Ropella
Opus Dean Kristina Ropella shares a message as part of the next digital issue of Marquette Engineer.
Celebrate Engineers Week at Marquette, Feb. 16-24
Beginning on Friday, Feb. 16, and running through Saturday, Feb. 24, student leaders in Engineering Student Council will host Engineers Week (E-Week) at Marquette. In conjunction with the nationwide celebration of E-Week, E-Week at Marquette is an opportunity to celebrate the engineering profession and gather as a community for social and professional events. Find a…
Marquette professor to speak on electric vehicle panel, Jan. 11
Dr. Ayman EL-Refaie, Thomas and Suzanna M. Werner Endowed Chair in Secure and Renewable Energy Systems and professor of electrical and computer engineering in the Opus College of Engineering, will discuss the latest EV trends at a Wisconsin Tech Council event on Thursday, Jan. 11, at the UW-Milwaukee Innovation Accelerator. EL-Refaie will be joined on a…
The future of EV Technology: a research Q&A with Dr. Ayman EL-Refaie
Electric vehicles are becoming a regular sight on highways around the U.S. and electrification is being adopted in more industries and communities every year, but there are still opportunities for the technology to become more accessible, sustainable and secure. Engineers at Marquette are working to solve problems to superpower electrification, broaden its use to more…
Marquette engineers, occupational therapy students and local high school students modify over 240 adapted toys for children
Power drills and elf hats are becoming a regular sight on Marquette’s campus thanks to a growing collaboration to serve local families. This November, the Opus College of Engineering and Penfield Children’s Center hosted two build days to support Inclusive Play: Toys for All, a collaboration between Marquette, Penfield Children’s Center and Kohl’s Building Blocks…
Engineers celebrate curiosity and creativity at the Opus College of Engineering’s Undergraduate Research Day
On Friday, Oct. 27, students, faculty, staff, families and friends gathered in Engineering Hall for a showcase of undergraduate research projects led by students in Marquette’s Opus College of Engineering. Twenty students from across engineering disciplines shared outcomes and experiences from their research efforts alongside Marquette faculty. Among recent Marquette engineering graduates, at least 26%…