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Tue, 02/02/2016

Future Cities Winners Announced, KU Engineering Awards More than $18k in Scholarships

Two middle schools from Lawrence, Kan., claimed the top two spots at the Great Plains Future City Competition, hosted Jan. 23, at the University of Kansas School of Engineering. More than 400 middle school students from the across the Midwest gathered to present futuristic cities along with their innovative waste...

Mon, 01/25/2016

Spring Engineering and Computing Career Fair Set for Feb. 11

More than 100 companies and agencies will attend the Spring Engineering and Computing Career Fair, set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Kansas Union. Students should review the complete of employers and study those of interest prior to arriving at the event. ...

Thu, 01/14/2016

KDOT Opens Office on KU Campus

As a means of strengthening its relationship with the University of Kansas and addressing engineer retention, the Kansas Department of Transportation has opened an office on the KU Lawrence campus. ...

Mon, 12/07/2015

Fall Recognition Ceremony Set for Saturday, Dec. 12

The Engineering Recognition Ceremony for fall 2015 graduates of the University of Kansas School of Engineering will begin promptly at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall. Graduates, their friends and family, as well as School of Engineering faculty and staff are welcome to attend. ...

Wed, 11/11/2015

School of Engineering Officially Dedicates LEEP2, Structural Testing and Student Projects Facility

Sat, 08/22/2015

SELF on the Road 2016 - Day 4 (Austin)

We departed from the hotel this morning at 8:30am to meet with Marty Burger from American Constructors. Due to the rain, plans were altered so we ended up spending all of our time at only one jobsite. We ended up at one of the new high schools (Tom Glenn High...

Fri, 08/21/2015

SELF on the Road Blog - Day 4: Seattle

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Fri, 08/21/2015

SELF on the Road Blog - Day 5: Portland

Thu, 08/20/2015

SELF on the Road Blog - Day 3: Seattle

Day three of SOTR began with an early start at Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond, WA. We were greeted at Microsoft by KU Aerospace Engineering alumnus Mike Zyskowski. Our first tour took us into the home and workplace of tomorrow through their Envisioning Center. This unique exhibit showcases how Microsoft imagines...

Wed, 08/19/2015

SELF on the Road Blog - Day 2: Seattle

The last company visit for the day was to Kiewit and their main project in Seattle- the SR 520 bridge, the longest floating bridge in the world spanning about 7500 feet. We were not only privileged to discuss the details of the design of the bridge and the involvement of...

Tue, 08/18/2015

SELF on the Road Blog - Day 1: Seattle

SELF On the Road began the week with a visit to Starbucks’ Kent Flexible Plant (KFP). Located in Kent, WA, this processing plant is considered “flexible” as it houses three separate manufacturing processes: Coffee, Tea and Solubles. Further, it produces these products in quantities ranging from the 6 oz. retail...

Mon, 08/17/2015

New Building, Welcome Back Events Greet Students for 2015-2016

A brand new building that will serve as the new front door for the University of Kansas School of Engineering will greet students arriving on campus for the start of the new academic year. ...

Fri, 04/03/2015

Concrete Canoe, Steel Bridge Competitions Coming to KU

Thu, 04/02/2015

Researchers Aim to Safeguard Privacy on Social Networks

Wed, 03/25/2015

Flapjacks for Philanthropy to Benefit Willow Domestic Violence Center

Tue, 03/10/2015

Toy Maker Sphero Challenging Design, Engineering Students

Wed, 02/18/2015

Ford Motor Co. Sponsors new KU Industrial Design Scholarship

Tue, 02/10/2015

Engineering and Computer Career Fair Open to all Students

Tue, 12/09/2014

Feast on Free Food During Five Days of Finals

Keep studying hard and know the School of Engineering cares. The annual Five Days of Finals food events for engineering and computing students are returning this semester. All events are in the Locke Atrium of Eaton Hall. Please keep in mind that food is available only to students in the...

Thu, 12/04/2014

Engineering Team Wins Cyberdefense Competition

Thu, 12/04/2014

Alumni Offer Thoughts From Successful Careers at SELF Speaker Series

Two University of Kansas engineering alumni will share stories of their successful careers in industry development and entrepreneurship at a SELF Speaker Series event on Dec. 4. ...

Tue, 11/11/2014

Researcher Sees Laptop-cooling Technology as Way to Less Thirsty Power Plants

Tue, 11/04/2014

Engineering Students Take 2nd, 3rd in Jet Design Competition

Tue, 11/04/2014

Aerospace Students Claim Additional Honors in Aircraft Design Competitions

Fri, 10/31/2014

KU, Garmin Leaders Dedicate Min Kao Engineering Design Studios

Innovation and creativity have found a new home at the University of Kansas Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. ...

Thu, 10/30/2014

Retired Admiral, Alumnus to Give Lecture on Leadership

Fri, 10/24/2014

MasterMinds Event to Show KC-Area Students Opportunities in Engineering

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Mon, 10/20/2014

Engineers Work on Better Real-Time Wireless Data Transmission

Thu, 10/16/2014

Equipment Grant Will Further KU's Efforts in Materials Engineering

Wed, 10/08/2014

Distinguished Lecture for Oct. 8 Canceled

Due to travel complications, tonight’s Distinguished Engineering Lecture, featuring KU alumnus Karim “Kay” Nasser, has been canceled. ...

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School of Engineering

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Erinn Barcomb-Peterson

KU Director of News and Media Relations

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Mark B. Shiflett

Foundation Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering and Director of the Wonderful Institute for Sustainable Engineering, University of Kansas,