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- 2005 - 2006 Academic Year News Release Archive
Research aims to bring virtual reality to the farm
June 26th, 2006 — Faculty and students in Valparaiso's College of Engineering are working with researchers in Japan to develop a virtual reality system for controlling farm equipment.
Read MoreValpo first in German scholarship awards
June 23rd, 2006 — Three engineering students have won highly competitive scholarships from the German Academic Exchange Service to spend nearly a year studying and working in German.
Read MoreProfessor to research advanced jet technology
May 31st, 2006 — This summer, Valpo engineering professor Dr. Kathleen Sevener is conducting research on materials that could be used in hypersonic jets being developed by the U.S. Air Force.
Read MoreEngineering professor wins alumni teaching award
May 23rd, 2006 — Dr. Douglaw Tougaw, a leading researcher on the design of nanocomputers, is the 2006-2007 recipient of Valpo's Distinguished Teaching Award.
Read MoreStudents honored by engineering honor society
May 10th, 2006 — Valparaiso's College of Engineering is the only engineering school in the U.S. to have its students win multiple Tau Beta Pi Fellowships and a Tau Beta Pi Scholarship.
Read MoreStudents to complete water project in Kenya
May 9th, 2006 — Valpo's chapter of Engineers Without Borders will travel to Kenya this May to complete a three-year project to provide drinking and irrigation water to a drought-stricken village.
Read MoreStudent wins National Science Foundation fellowship
May 5th, 2006 — Rachel Husfeld, a civil engineering major from Katy, Texas, has won a fellowship from the National Science Foundation to pursue graduate studies in structural engineering.
Read MoreStudent engineering projects showcased at Design Expo
May 2nd, 2006 — Approximately 100 Valpo engineering students will demonstrate their creations during the eighth annual Design Expo on May 6.
Read MoreProfessors honored at engineering education conference
May 2nd, 2006 — Three Valpo professors were honored for their scholarly work and service at the annual conference of the American Society for Engineering Education - Illinois/Indiana Section.
Read MoreEngineering students get German education
March 27th, 2006 — Three students in the Valpo International Engineering Program are gaining engineering experience and preparing for the global business world in Germany.
Read MoreEngineers Without Borders wins national award
February 28th, 2006 — Valpo's chapter of Engineers Without Borders recently won the Educational Achievement Award at the EWB-USA international conference.
Read MoreProfessor to study earthquake in Turkey
February 24th, 2006 — Dr. Carmine Polito, Jenny professor of emerging technology, will study the effects of an earthquake in Turkey during a March research trip that could affect building projects around the world.
Read MoreEngineering students plan Central America project
February 23rd, 2006 — A team of students from Valpo's College of Engineering will travel to Nicaragua over spring break to build a windmill and generator to provide electricity for a health clinic and school.
Read MoreStudent named to USA Today Academic Team
February 15th, 2006 — Valparaiso is one of only 20 colleges and universities in the country to have a student named to USA Today's All-USA College Academic Team in each of the past two years.
Read MoreAlumnus to talk about Mars mission
January 17th, 2006 — A Valpo alumnus who is one of the leaders of NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter mission will discuss the project during a Jan. 25 talk on campus.
Read MoreEngineering dean's company leading technology advances
January 9th, 2006 — Innovation is a key driver of the economy, says Valpo engineering dean Kraig Olejniczak, founder of a company that's leading advances in electronics designed for high-temperature environments.
Read MoreEngineering prof helps design innovative knee implant
November 22nd, 2005 — Engineering instructor Ross Mack has helped design a partial knee replacement that recently won a technology competition.
Read MoreProfessors receive grants for teaching, travel
November 16th, 2005 — The University has awarded 10 grants to professors for classroom equipment, presentation of their research and other activities to enhance teaching at Valpo.
Read MoreEngineering honor society wins chapter award
October 31st, 2005 — Valpo's chapter of Tau Beta Pi was one of only 30 in the country to receive the Chapter Project Award in recognition of its excellent projects during the 2004-2005 academic year.
Read MoreMaster's program to develop engineering leaders
October 25th, 2005 — The new master's of engineering management program at Valpo will equip engineers with the skills they need to assume leadership roles.
Read MoreStudent bridge to be dedicated at Homecoming
September 30th, 2005 — The historic Valpo Student Bridge will be dedicated Saturday, Oct. 8, as part of Homecoming Weekend festivities.
Read MoreAlumni, faculty to be honored during Homecoming
September 28th, 2005 — Valpo alumni and a faculty member will be honored for their service to the University, professional accomplishments and service to others during Homecoming weekend.
Read MoreAccreditation renewed for engineering programs
September 15th, 2005 — Academic programs offered in the College of Engineering have been reaccredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET Inc.
Read MoreVirtual reality open houses scheduled for fall
August 31st, 2005 — Valpo's College of Engineering will host public open houses at its Scientific Visualization Laboratory twice a week this fall.
Read MoreMagazine again cites Valpo for excellence, value
August 19th, 2005 — For the 17th consecutive year, Valparaiso University has been identified as one of the Midwest’s top-ranked, master’s-level colleges and universities by U.S. News & World Report magazine.
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