Seeking a Change in Career, Grad Student Finds Drexel

Vigneswar Sundaramurthy wanted a graduate program that could show him how machine learning was used in industry. Drexel's master's in computer engineering, with its six-month co-op experience, gave him exactly that.

College of Engineering Announces 2024 Award Winners

Students, faculty and staff were recognized for their contributions to the college in research, teaching and service.

Announcements

Withdrawal Deadline Upcoming

The deadline to withdraw from a class is Friday, February 23 at 5 p.m. EST. You can find instructions on how to withdraw here. If you think you’re not going to pass a class, first speak with your instructor. If you decide you want to pursue a withdrawal, reach out to your advisor prior to Friday, February 24 at 4 p.m. EST to discuss how withdrawing will impact your plan of study. 

RSVP to BIPoC STEM Student Summit

Drexel is hosting an inaugural BIPoC STEM Student Summit on Saturday, February 24 from 10 am to 3 pm in Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building. The event will include a BIPoC-STEM Faculty Panel, Alumni Career Panel, and working sessions on research, STEM fellowships, optimizing conference attendance, networking. Don’t miss out on this great event - RSVP here!

Process Automation Competition - Win A Share of $1,000

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics and Lebow College of Business invite students to join a Process Automation Case Study Competition sponsored by Endress+Hauser and Eastern Controls Inc. Register your interdisciplinary team by February 27 to develop solutions for real-world engineering challenges in the food and beverage industry. You’ll pitch your ideas on-site for a chance to win a share of over $1,000 in prizes. Network with industry leaders at keynotes and events throughout this unique opportunity to work across academic disciplines, gain practical experience, and showcase your skills. We encourage all engineering and business students to participate in this one-of-a-kind competition, which will be held on March 1.

Apply Now to Be a Tutor for the Academic Center for Engineers (ACE)!

ACE is a peer-led tutoring center specializing in first and second-year STEM courses. Pay is $15 an hour, and the center runs on an appointment basis. Eligible candidates are current undergraduate Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Business and Engineering students who have at least a 3.0 CUM GPA, have earned a minimum letter grade of “B” in all classes they would like to tutor, and are not on co-op for the spring/summer terms. Apply here today! Email coe.ace@drexel.edu with any questions. 

ACE Tutoring for Winter Term

Click here to make an appointment at ACE! 

The Academic Center for Engineers (ACE) is open for in-person (Korman 105D) and virtual appointments. Please visit our website for a list of supported courses, information on how to make an appointment, and instructions on reserving the space for a student organization. 

Email coe.ace@drexel.edu with any questions or ideas.

Don't miss out on the remaining Engineers Week events! Student organizations and departments around the college have planned some amazing contests, social events and educational opportunities for all students!

Thursday, February 22

Construction Management Achievement Series: Utilities

10 a.m., UCROSS 410

30 minute workshop on identifying and manufacturing motivation academically and professionally.

ABCs of Grad School

11 a.m., Hill Seminar Room

Q&A panel with grad students moderated by Dean Sharon Walker.

The Brewing Process and Tasting

4 p.m., Curtis 256

A short introductory presentation on the Beer process and an expert tasting.

Speed Friending with SWE

5 p.m., Hill Seminar Room

Attendees will have a chance to meet with new students within the college of Engineering.

Knex Bridge Competition

6 p.m., Alumni Engineering Room 279

People will form groups and construct a bridge out of knex which will be weighted, then tested to see how much weight they can hold!

ASME Chocolate Making Workshop

6:30 p.m., Curtis 162

Learn how to use a vacuum former and 3D printer while you make custom chocolates

Mario Kart Tournament

7 p.m., Lockheed Martin Launchpad

Come compete in a set of Mario Kart games to win a GFG gift card!

Friday, February 23

Speaker Series: Mark McBride

1:30 p.m., Mitchell Auditorium

Guest speaker Mark McBride will speak to students, faculty, and staff about the benefits of empathy and belonging, leaning into allyship.

Eastern State Social Event

2 p.m., Eastern State Penitentiary

Groups will take Septa bus together to Eastern State.

Nationwide Eclipse Balloon Demonstration

4 p.m., Bossone Atrium

Helium balloon filling and Equipment diagnostic testing.

Capture the Flag

5 p.m., Bossone Rooms 302 and 207

Compete against your peers to complete different security challenges of various themes (cryptography, digital forensics, binary exploitation, etc) and capture flags to earn points. The person with the most points at the end will win a prize.

Ice Skating

5:30 p.m., Dilsworth Ice Rink

Come join NSBE and WiCS for a fun night of ice skating!

Aerospace Quizzo

6 p.m., Hill Seminar Room

Quizzo with aerospace science, engineering and history questions!

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