Engineering
Engineering student Paige Peters to deliver 2023 graduate Commencement address
Paige Peters, a doctoral graduate of the Opus College of Engineering’s civil engineering program, has been selected as the 2023 graduate student Commencement speaker. Peters, a three-time Marquette graduate, is the founder and chief technology officer of Rapid Radicals Technology, a Milwaukee-based company which is revolutionizing treatment of sewer overflows to prevent untreated sewage from…
2023 COMMENCEMENT SERIES | Ready for liftoff: Marquette senior prepares for role at NASA
It’s nearly unheard of for NASA to hire engineers directly; typically, they are hired through subcontractors. But starting in July, senior electrical engineering major Alex Blum will be working full-time as a NASA test engineer in Houston.
As it celebrates 10 years, nationally recognized E-Lead program seeks applicants for fall semester
The Excellence in Leadership (E-Lead) program last month celebrated its 2023 graduating class and 10 years at Marquette with a year-end celebration that brought together current E-Lead students and staff, graduating seniors, alumni, parents, advisory board members, program donors, and other university leaders, faculty, and staff. Led by the Opus College of Engineering, E-Lead is…
2023 COMMENCEMENT SERIES | Full circle: Senior co-op with Findorff helps build O’Brien Hall — and leads to full-time job with construction firm
Kamila Turczewski completed her co-op in project management with Findorff, which built Dr. E. J. and Margaret O’Brien Hall.
Marquette engineers place first in wastewater treatment solutions design competition
Earlier this month, a team of five Marquette engineering students applied their skills to meet the needs of a real community, placing first in a competition to propose wastewater treatment solutions for Bijagua, Costa Rica. Hosted by Central States Water Environment Association (CSWEA), the fourth Annual Midwest Student Design Competition brought together 11 design teams…
Opus College of Engineering’s Design Day, May 5
The Opus College of Engineering’s eighth annual Design Day will be held in Engineering Hall on Friday, May 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Marquette’s engineering students. No advanced registration is required. The celebration of student design and innovation will showcase an array of year-round design activities…
Postponed: Aerocene sculpture launch postponed indefinitely
Join collaborators from the Haggerty Museum of Art, Opus College of Engineering to attempt to launch a floating sculpture made from recycled plastic **Due to inclement weather and forecasted cloud cover on proposed launch days, this event has been postponed indefinitely. The aerocene requires sunlight for flight, a launch attempt will need to be made in…
Touchstones: Stories of Hope and Inspiration with Dr. Kristina Ropella, April 14
Join the Faber Center virtually on Friday, April 14, from noon to 12:45 p.m. as Dr. Kristina Ropella, Opus Dean of the Opus College of Engineering, shares highlights of how her journey has impacted her life and work at Marquette. Register online to attend.
Igniting Insights course fosters culture of innovation
Dozens of professionals have participated in Igniting Insights: Innovation Leadership, a seven-week virtual program powered by Innovation Alley in partnership with the Fotsch Innovation and Engineering Leadership Development (FIELD) Center.
Marquette faculty and staff research grants from December 2022/January 2023
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs has announced the following research grants awarded to university faculty and staff in December 2022/January 2023. A Model for Humanizing Engineering Education: Broadening Engineering Teaching with Theory-based Educational Resources (BETTER) $300,000 – National Science Foundation Capturing the impact of realistic multicomponent fuels in high-pressure spray combustion simulations $318,990…