College of Engineering News and Events
2019 College News
Sunshine Greets 2019 Undergraduates at Commencement Ceremony
The morning of May 18 was picture perfect for the College of Engineering’s 2019 Undergraduate Convocation. Held on the campus green with Corr Hall as the backdrop, the ceremony recognized the College’s 237 graduating seniors. read more
Flapping Wings and a Sense of Smell: How Insects Can Inform Tomorrow’s Robotics
How do flying insects balance a sense of smell with aerodynamics to navigate their surroundings? And what can we learn from them that can be applied to unmanned aerial and underwater vehicles? Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Chengyu Li, PhD, is using computational fluid dynamics to find answers to those questions. read more
Villanova Electrical Engineering Senior Wins IEEE Scholarship
Electrical Engineering senior Daniel McTeague has been awarded a $6,000 scholarship through the Merrill W. Buckley, Jr., IEEE Student-Branch Leadership Scholarship Program of the Philadelphia Section in recognition of his contributions to Villanova University’s student branch. read more
Villanova Engineering Earns Manufacturing PA Innovation Program Awards
Three Villanova College of Engineering projects were among the 26 funded through the Manufacturing PA initiative. With faculty as the principle investigators, the program embeds graduate and undergraduate students with local manufacturers, where they embark on research projects to develop new technologies and advance innovation. read more
Engineering Alumni Travel to Panama to Explore VESL Projects
During spring break 2019, teams of undergraduates, graduate students and faculty traveled to five countries to volunteer with humanitarian organizations as a part of the Villanova Engineering Service Learning program. One of the highlights of the week was a University Advancement alumni trip to visit a project site in the Alto Bayano region of Panama. read more