Wayne State University researcher’s information technology solution helps disabled make better wheelchair selections
May 23, 2012
DETROIT — A Wayne State University researcher has introduced computer technology that makes it easier for people who need wheelchairs to select one that best suits their needs. In “Remote Decision Support for Wheeled Mobility and Seating Devices,” recently published online...
College of Engineering hosts Latvian delegation to discuss joint degree program
May 21, 2012
DETROIT (May 21, 2012) – On May 4, the Wayne State University College of Engineering welcomed a delegation of eight faculty members and administrators from Riga Technical University (RTU) in Riga, Latvia, to continue discussions on joint academic and exchange programs. Specifically,...
Computer science lecturer introduces young women to programming at Explorathon 2012
May 17, 2012
DETROIT (May 17, 2012) – As technology becomes an increasingly important part of our lives, efforts to encourage young women to work and study in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) have also increased. Grace Metri, Wayne State University lecturer of computer science...
Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman joins Wayne State College of Engineering students for discussion
May 16, 2012
DETROIT (May 16, 2012) – Wayne State University College of Engineering students met with Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman for a roundtable discussion on Friday, May 11, on Wayne State University’s campus. The deputy secretary came to the College of Engineering to discuss...
Mechanical Engineering Department hosts Chinese delegation to discuss joint degree program
May 15, 2012
A delegation of five professors from Zhejiang University of Technology's College of Mechanical Engineering and Fuzhou University visited the Wayne State University College of Engineering on May 8, 2012, to explore the possibility of a joint degree program. ...
Sports Science, featuring WSU’s Cynthia Bir, wins award at 33rd annual Sports Emmys
May 14, 2012
DETROIT (May 14, 2012) – ESPN Sport Science, the popular television series featuring Wayne State University Professor of Biomedical Engineering Cynthia Bir, won one of the two Sports Emmy Awards for which it was nominated this year. The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences...
Engineering undergrads solve real-world problems and gain practical experience
May 10, 2012
DETROIT (May 10, 2012) – Wayne State University College of Engineering undergraduate students are solving complex problems – and uncovering potential cost savings – for automotive and health-care industry giants. As part of their senior capstone projects, Department of...
Wayne State College of Engineering engages middle school girls in STEM, co-hosts GO-GIRL program event
May 09, 2012
DETROIT (May 9, 2012) – On May 5 the Wayne State University College of Engineering hosted 38 former participants in the Gaining Options – Girls Investigate Real Life (GO-GIRL) program at Wayne State. The event, GO-GIRLs Go Material Girls, is part of Operation Keeping in Touch...
Associate provost chosen for leadership potential as member of prestigious ELATE inaugural class
May 04, 2012
DETROIT (May 4, 2012) – Monica Brockmeyer, Wayne State University associate provost and associate professor of computer science, has been selected for the inaugural class of the Executive Leadership in Academic Technology and Engineering (ELATE at Drexel™) at Drexel University...
Life Beyond Barriers harnesses scientific skill, creative thinking to help people overcome physical obstacles
May 04, 2012
Partnership between Urban Science, Wayne State University College of Engineering and Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan aims to eliminate challenges. DETROIT (May 4, 2012) – Life Beyond Barriers, an initiative that combines the power of medicine, science, engineering and...
College of Engineering faculty and staff honored at Employee Recognition Program
May 01, 2012
Nineteen College of Engineering faculty and staff were among those honored at the Wayne State University 2012 Employee Recognition Program held April 24 at the Community Arts Auditorium. Gongkang Fu, who retired in August 2011, was honored for his 15 of years of service to the College of...