Vol. 1, No. 1
April 16, 2020
Welcome to the new College of Engineering student newsletter! To share your story, news or event, email ylb23@drexel.edu .
Starting a New Season Together
ICYMI, Dean Walker welcomes you back to our virtual campus.
Undergraduate Student Update

Welcome back to your studies. Here we are, more than a week in this unusual term. Read more .
Graduate Student Update

In anticipation of the Spring Quarter, a Graduate Studies Town Hall addressed graduate student needs. Read more .
A Co-op Pivot Creates Opportunities for Peace

When Maggie’s international co-op plans were upturned, a new opportunity with big potential presented itself.
“Alpha Omega Epsilon, my professional and social sorority for women in STEM, has been hosting online events to strengthen our bond during these trying times. We meet virtually to plan events and check in on each other. The executive board even put in special consideration for graduating seniors and will have a virtual Senior Sendoff for us. Even though I can’t see my sisters in person, I still need my community and feel connected to them.”

- Kristine Loh, Chemical Engineering ’20 
Faculty Response to COVID-19
Check out how some of your Drexel Engineering faculty are innovating with rapid research and course adaptations in response to the pandemic.
Drexel University ’ s 40 Under 40
Ten of the “40 Under 40” featured alumni are Drexel Engineers. Read more .
MS in Construction Management ’18, Certification in Green and Sustainable Building ’19

When James’ NFL career as a Green Bay Packers Running Back ended, he knew he wanted a forever job. He began building a second career around a master’s program at Drexel while still playing.
PhD Materials Science and Engineering ’15

Assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering at ETH Zürich, a highly recognized research institution in Switzerland, Maria works in the field of electrochemical energy storage and conversion looking for new solutions to satisfy the growing demand for energy.
Interested in Research?
Consider participating in the Drexel Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) program. To see the projects and learn how to apply, please review the VIP information packet.


Drexel Engineering in the News


Upcoming Events
April 16, 3:30 p.m.

TPED General Body Meeting
April 16, 6:30 p.m.

April 23, 1 p.m.

May 6, 4 p.m.