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STEPS Camp Featured Among GVSU Summer Camps Finding Ways to Continue Despite COVID
July 6, 2020
Despite COVID-19 restrictions, the STEPS camp is among those from GVSU who have continued virtually, providing educational opportunities to students and continuing to enrich our communities.
School of Engineering Launches Redesigned First-Year Curriculum
June 30, 2020
The School of Engineering is pleased to announce a reorganization of the first year engineering curriculum designed to provide an intuitive and flexible topical breakdown that promotes student success.
PCEC Employees Present at ASEE Virtual Conference
June 29, 2020
Last week, several GVSU Padnos College of Engineering & Computing employees presented at the ASEE virtual conference "At Home with Engineering Education" on a variety of topics related to education and the evolution of technology.
First Innovation Fund proposal will increase computing graduate assistants, grow talent epicenter
June 23, 2020
The first proposal to the Innovation Fund, one of President Philomena V. Mantella's initiatives to propel Grand Valley forward, is underway and seeks to increase enrollment in computing programs.
Society of Women Engineers creates educational videos for students learning at home
June 15, 2020
When COVID-19 interrupted conventional learning for students across the country, Grand Valley's Society of Women Engineers worked to help create resources to facilitate online learning.
Occupational Safety & Health Professor and Alumni Host COVID-19 Safety Webinar for the Manufacturing Industry
June 11, 2020
Professor Derek McCormick and GVSU OSH alumni Deb Ziel co-led a webinar for manufacturing industry employers who are reopening as the Michigan shelter in place order is beginning to lift.
Engineering Employee Receives Servant Leadership Community Engagement Professionals Award
June 5, 2020
Ryan Aldridge, operations manager for the Innovation Design Center, received the Servant Leadership Community Engagement Professionals Award and will be considered for the CCMI Champion of Engagement Award.
Occupational Safety & Health Management Program Conducts Fire Extinguisher Training
May 28, 2020
Occupational Safety & Health Management students completed a fire extinguisher training course on different types of fires, various kinds of extinguishers, and the proper application of extinguishers to effectively put a fire out.
PCEC Faculty Serve on Board of the National Professional Science Masters Association
May 20, 2020
Dr. Tim Born, PCEC Associate Dean, and Professor Anirudh Chowdhary, GVSU Professional Science Masters' Programs Coordinator, were elected to serve on the board of the National Professional Science Masters Association (NPSMA).
Engineering Alum Develops Respirator and Establishes 3D Printing Network in Response to COVID-19
May 19, 2020
Jordan Vanderham, 2018 PDM Engineering graduate and President of Vandergen/ Orindi, partnered with a medical device manufacturer to develop a respirator and helped establish 3DC19, a community-organizing effort to develop PPE using 3D printers.