While his career followed an unusual path, Engineering alumnus Robert Bahar uses his skills to tell the stories that the world needs to hear. Read more.
Alumnus William Thomsen Elected Delaware Valley Engineer of the Year
Drexel Engineering alumnus William Thomsen has been elected as the 2021 Delaware Valley Engineer of the Year by the Engineers’ Club of Philadelphia. Read more.
Drexel to Host ASCE Mid-Atlantic Student Conference
The conference, to be held virtually, will include the traditional concrete canoe competition, along with networking opportunities. Read more.
Announcements
Pass / No Pass Deadline
The deadline to change to P/NP for winter term courses is Saturday, March 20. There are many factors to consider before choosing the Pass / No Pass grading option. Students should review the Pass / No Pass FAQ and schedule a talk with their academic advisors no later than the week of March 15 before making a decision.
Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Biopreservation Technologies
The University of Minnesota and Massachusetts General Hospital invites undergraduates to gain real-world experience in conducting original research through the NSF Engineering Research Center for Advanced Technologies for the Preservation of Biological Systems. The program runs for 10 weeks beginning in June and carries a $5,000 stiped. See the ATB-Bio Education site for more information.
Student Paper Competition Opportunity
The American National Standards Institute has announced its annual Student Paper Competition. This year’s theme is the use of standards in the global fight against COVID-19 and students are asked to explore the use, or absence, of standards in response to the pandemic. Students enrolled full- or part-time during the period of September 2020 to April 2021 are eligible to submit a paper for consideration. Cash prizes will be given to first- and second-place winners. All entries must be submitted by April 30. Please send all questions to ANSI staff member Lisa Rajchel at lrajchel@ansi.org.
