Outreach and Events
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The School of Engineering is currently hosting a multitude of opportunities to connect. Looking to visit the School of Engineering, email studyengineering@ku.edu.
If you are a high school counselor or a teacher looking to bring a group of your students to visit, please reach out to our Student recruiter, Brian Murakami, at brian.murakami@ku.edu.
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Events
Engineering News
KU scientist known for discoveries in precision medicine named to National Academy of Inventors
Steven Soper was among the 185 academic inventors named to the 2025 Class of NAI Fellows on Dec. 11. Election as an academy fellow is the highest professional distinction awarded solely to academic inventors.
KU Engineering students extend record in AIAA awards
These wins mark the KU School of Engineering’s 105th and 106th AIAA Design Awards over the past 49 years, more than any other institution in the history of the AIAA.
Brian and Beth Ellyn McClendon make $4 million gift to KU Engineering to boost recruitment and retention
Google Earth co-founder Brian McClendon and his wife, Beth Ellyn, have made a $4 million gift to his alma mater to support professorships and a program that helps ensure collegiate preparedness and success for aspiring Jayhawk engineers.
Class of 2026 honors Chris Depcik with HOPE Award
Christopher Depcik, professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, was presented with the HOPE Award — Honor for the Outstanding Progressive Educator — Nov. 1 during halftime of the Homecoming football game between KU and Oklahoma State.