SIUC College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics

10/23/2025

Iyanuoluwa Alabi and Cordelia Lemons are two of our very own students running for SIU Homecoming King/Queen! Please show your support!

Cordelia is a Junior from Sesser, IL and is majoring in Civil Engineering with an Environmental specialization and minors in Environmental Studies and Sustainability. Since her freshman year she has been heavily involved on campus and focused on building community, leading with purpose, and representing SIU with pride. As ASCE President and Symposium Host Lead, Co-Founder and President of the Student Women's Leadership Council, Treasurer of the Society of Women Engineers, Outreach Leader for the CoECTM Ambassadors, and member of Steel Bridge, Concrete Canoe, and Women’s Rugby, she is proud to represent the drive and diversity of engineers.
Cordelia hopes to show young women, like herself, that they don’t have to fit into one box and that you can be anything you set your mind too. Cordelia believes running for Homecoming Queen isn’t just about a title; it’s about celebrating Saluki pride and breaking molds together.

Iyanu is a proud Saluki from West Ridge, Chicago, majoring in Industrial Management and Applied Engineering. Guided by his faith and passion for service, he became a campus leader dedicated to uplifting others and building community. As the founder of The Black Men Coalition and a leader within the National Society of Black Engineers, he has worked tirelessly to create spaces that inspire growth, connection, and purpose among all students. Iyanu believes in leading with integrity, celebrating diversity, and leaving a lasting impact at SIU through service and unity.

08/28/2025

🎉 What a fantastic turnout at yesterday’s RSO Fair at ECTM!
Our students showed up with energy and curiosity, exploring opportunities to get involved beyond the classroom. From honor societies and design teams to student government and professional chapters—there’s something for everyone at SIUC.
Getting involved isn’t just fun—it’s a powerful way to build your network, grow your skills, and shape your future. 💼🌟

08/27/2025

🎉 **TODAY: 2025 ECTM RSO Fair!** 🎉
🕓 **4:00–6:00 PM**
📍 Come explore, connect, and chill with ice cream while discovering your future in engineering and tech!

👥 Meet and mingle with amazing RSOs:
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Biomedical Engineering Society
- Concrete Canoe
- National Society of Black Engineers
- Robotics
- Rover Design
- SAE Saluki Baja Race Team
- Saluki Formula Racing
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
- Society of Women Engineers
- Steel Bridge
- TechDawgs
- Women in Cybersecurity

💬 Learn more about your major, build your network, and find your people.
🍦 Did we mention FREE ICE CREAM?

📅 Don’t miss it—see you there!

07/01/2025

Our Dean Xiaoqing "Frank" Liu was on the President's podcast, Office Hours, recently discussing AI and the challenges and opportunities it presents within higher education. Check it out!

📣NEW PODCAST EPISODE!

AI is transforming higher ed & 🌎the world. The SIU System is leaning in. 🧠

In the new episode of Office Hours with SIU System President Dan Mahony, we discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping how we teach, learn, research and work, plus all the opportunities and challenges that come with this. From classroom tools like ChatGPT to cutting-edge medical simulations, AI is here and moving fast. 🤖

A big thanks to my AI expert guests:
🔹 Dr. Mario Hayek, SIUE Business Dean
🔹 Dr. Frank Liu, SIUC Engineering Dean
🔹Professor Pinckney Benedict, SIU’s own AI-and-humanities trailblazer from SIU Medicine.

👂Listen now-- there's link to the episode in the comments. 💬

06/11/2025

https://blog.siuf.org/?p=4527 Thank you for sharing your Saluki Story, what an amazing time to be a Saluki on campus in the early 70's. We deeply appreciate your support to future Saluki's - by establishing the Man and Lien Nguyen Mathematics & Computer Science Scholarship Fund! Go DAWGS!

Donor Stories, Higher Education, Illinois Higher Education, SIU A Journey of Fate and Gratitude: Man Nguyen’s Saluki Story June 9, 2025 Britni Bateman Leave a comment In October 1971, Man Nguyen arrived in Carbondale from Vietnam with three high school friends, the support of his family, and a dre...

06/04/2025

🌟 **Help Us Fuel Young Minds This Summer!** 🌟

SIUC College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics is proud to host the **STEAM for All Summer Camp** — a *free*, hands-on educational experience for low-income students across southern Illinois. Thanks to the ISBE grant, registration and instruction are covered — but **meals are not**.

With **90% of our campers** coming from schools where most students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, we’re committed to ensuring *no child goes hungry* while exploring science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

🍎 That’s where **you** come in.

The SIU Foundation has launched a campaign to provide meals and snacks for our campers. Every dollar helps us nourish curiosity and support equity in education.

🔗 https://give.siu.edu/steam-for-all-summer-camp
📚 Learn more about the camp: https://conferenceservices.siu.edu/camp-youth-programs/steam-for-all-camp.php

Let’s make sure every student is fed — body and mind. 💡💖


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06/02/2025

Last Friday, we saw Judy Sherwood off to retirement after nearly 31 years at SIU, with all of it coming in our College. We wish Judy well in her retirement, and want to thank her from the bottom of our hearts for the time she spent here in the College. It won't be the same without her!

05/22/2025

Congratulations to our own Dr. Tsuchin "Philip" Chu from Mechanical, Aerospace, & Materials Engineering for receiving the 2025 SIU Scholar Excellence Award!

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05/22/2025

Congratulations to the survey team, and best of luck in the finals next month!

A student civil engineering team from Southern Illinois University Carbondale won first place at a recent competition and will head for the finals in June.

05/20/2025

Dr. Chao Lu from the School of Electrical, Computer, & Biomedical Engineering has partnered with staff and faculty in Civil, Environmental, & Infrastructure Engineering, Education, and Architecture to bring a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics) for All Summer Camp to SIU this June!

We would like to spread the word and provide the opportunity for anyone in the community to give to support this initiative. Please see the link below for details on how to help!

Thank you!

Join me and make a gift to help feed summer camp students!

05/05/2025

We’re grateful to SIU Alumnus Frank Naeymi-Rad, PhD, MBA, FAMCI along with John Trzesniak, Senior Director of Information Technology at Leap of Faith Technologies, and Maryan Saleh, Executive Director of the Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship, for sharing their time and insights.
Dr. ​Xiaoqing "Frank" Liu, dean of CECTM, along with the SIU Foundation team members Jason Fairfield and Jennifer Hobbs-Badiu, appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the Leap of Faith project demonstrations and the exciting work of the Health Tech Talent Institute.
Congratulations to the graduate students and teaching assistants for their impressive presentations. We’re looking forward to exploring future partnerships and celebrating the innovation shaping tomorrow’s AI healthcare informatic systems.