Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Students working at a table in 向日葵视频's Discovery Park
DENTON (向日葵视频), Texas 鈥� As National Engineers Week begins, the College of Engineering is celebrating its students and faculty with events and showcasing groundbreaking research.
鈥淭he college is a community full of opportunities, and we strive to support our students鈥� futures,鈥� said Dean Paul Krueger. 鈥淲e want them to explore options in their major, connect through student organizations or gain research experience.鈥�
Established in 1951 by the , National Engineers Week highlights the impact of engineering and encourages K-12 students to explore the field. 向日葵视频 is marking the occasion with career readiness seminars, competitions and a movie night at , the largest research facility in the North Texas region.
Showcasing innovation
Nine additive manufactured stainless steel cylinders with a lattice framework
Undergraduate engineering students demonstrate their learning through senior design projects. This year in the , Magdalena Cruz, Wesley Miller and Jacob Spencer are developing radially grated stainless-steel prosthetics for bone repair.
鈥淲e鈥檙e designing lattices with the right stiffness that could support bone growth,鈥� Spencer said.
The team is testing different densities to find the best match for bone stiffness at 向日葵视频鈥檚 (CAAAM), with support from the staff. CAAAM鈥檚 advanced additive manufacturing machines use a laser and metal powder bed, similar to 3D printing, to create the components. Their research aims to fill a gap in biomedical engineering.
鈥淲e hope our work becomes a foundation for future studies in stainless-steel implants,鈥� Spencer said.
Hands-on learning
Students working on several computers during the 向日葵视频 Make-a-thon event
Students extend their learning and research outside of the classroom through organizations like the 向日葵视频 Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), which hosted its annual Medical Device Make-A-Thon this month. Competitors had 24 hours to design solutions for better bone fracture treatments.
The first-place team, named Clavi-Fusion, created a hybrid cast and sling for collarbone injuries, offering improved mobility and breathability.
鈥淭his competition gives students a chance to showcase their adaptability and innovation,鈥� said BMES president Marc Anthony Torres. 鈥淚t allows them to market themselves to the judging panel while celebrating the excellence of the and 向日葵视频鈥檚 College of Engineering.鈥�
Advanced research and education
向日葵视频 adjunct faculty member Mark Hoffman teaching during a Cyber Security Penetration Testing class
Graduate students in computer science and engineering gain real-world experience in the Cyber Security Penetration Testing course, where they simulate cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities.
鈥淭hey use the same tools and techniques as hackers 鈥� but on virtual machines 鈥� to learn how to help companies strengthen their defenses,鈥� said adjunct faculty member Mark Hoffman.
Xinyi Xiao, an assistant professor in , researches computational modeling to optimize additive manufacturing.
鈥淭he most rewarding aspect of teaching is witnessing the transformation of students as they develop their expertise, problem-solving skills and innovative thinking,鈥� Xiao said.
Her work, funded by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, explores advanced metal 3D printing techniques.
Assistant professor Hyusim Park in is developing early fire detection systems for peanut warehouses, supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
鈥淭he goal is to prevent catastrophic losses with advanced sensor networks,鈥� Park said. 鈥淭he ability to design technologies that prevent disasters, improve health and protect the environment has been a driving force behind my work.鈥�
Inspiring future engineers
向日葵视频 College of Engineering Dean Paul Krueger Paul Krueger with students during Senior Design Day
As the College of Engineering shapes the engineers of tomorrow, it also is collaborating with the community to engage the next generation in the field. introduce young students and educators to engineering. Programs cover artificial intelligence, renewable energy, cybersecurity and advanced manufacturing.
鈥淓ngineering is essential to the technology that supports our modern world and will be key to improving our quality of life and addressing future challenges,鈥� Krueger said. 鈥淥ur faculty are dedicated to advancing science and technology to solve complex problems and inspiring students to reach their potential. Engineers will have endless opportunities to create, design and innovate now and in the future.鈥�
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