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University of Idaho College of Engineering Ranked Top 7 in the Nation by the National Academy of Engineering. Engineer Like a Vandal

10/10/2026

This is what creativity, teamwork and engineering looks like. Another great World-Changers in Engineering Day!

This event is made possible with the support of presenting sponsor Idaho National Laboratory and sponsor NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium.

“Engineering, to me, is the ability to turn ideas, challenges and hope into meaningful impact. It combines innovation, c...
10/09/2026

“Engineering, to me, is the ability to turn ideas, challenges and hope into meaningful impact. It combines innovation, creativity and problem-solving to improve lives, strengthen communities and shape the future.” - Kimario T. Daniel Fawkes, Engineering Class of 2026

After graduation, Kimario plans to continue advancing in executive technology leadership, enterprise transformation and strategic leadership roles focused on organizational modernization and digital transformation.

At U of I, Kimario’s most valuable hands-on experience was his master’s research project, where he examined governance evolution in complex public-sector technology programs. The experience allowed him to apply classroom concepts to real-world enterprise IT and leadership environments while managing large-scale initiatives.

As a working professional, Kimario completed his graduate program while working full-time, an experience that reinforced the importance of flexibility and support for professionals pursuing graduate education.

Congrats, Kimario!



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Reducing global crop losses with innovative data technologies and AI! Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering Dani...
10/08/2026

Reducing global crop losses with innovative data technologies and AI!

Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering Daniel J Robertson, PhD, PE has been awarded a $6 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop new data collection technologies and AI models to breed stronger, higher-yielding cereal crops.

The research aims to reduce harvest losses that disrupt the global food supply and cost farmers billions of dollars each year.

The four-year NSF Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) award will bring together artificial intelligence experts, engineers, plant biologists and geneticists from University of Idaho, Clemson University and University of Nebraska Medical Center to improve the predictive science behind breeding crops such as wheat, corn and sorghum.

The research addresses one of agriculture's persistent challenges, the bending or breaking of plant stems before harvest, known as stalk lodging.

According to Bayer Crop Science, stalk lodging causes an estimated 5% to 25% of cereal crops to be lost worldwide each year. When plants fall over because of high winds or other environmental stressors, they become more vulnerable to pests and disease and often cannot be harvested, impacting farming operations and reducing food production and crop quality.

The project focuses on the genome-to-phenome bottleneck in crop breeding. Plant breeders can identify millions of genetic markers in a crop’s DNA through laboratory testing. Collecting field data is more difficult because each plant has to be grown and physically measured in the field. The data imbalance makes it difficult to determine which genes influence valuable traits such as stalk strength.

Researchers at U of I are leading the development of harvest-integrated sensing technologies to measure the physical characteristics of plants. Data captured will be used to train AI models on the DNA sequences of plants to reduce variables and identify the genetic regions that influence lodging resistance.

Learn more at the link in bio.

Thank you to all of the employers who joined us for our Industry Networking Night last night! We’re grateful for the tim...
10/08/2026

Thank you to all of the employers who joined us for our Industry Networking Night last night!

We’re grateful for the time you took to connect with our students, share your experiences and career opportunities, and help them build valuable professional connections.

A special thank you to our event sponsor Amalgamated Sugar Company and to the employers who joined us:

GeoProfessional Innovation Inc.
AE2S
Avista Utilities Inc.
Clearwater Paper Corporation
Colmac Coil Manufacturing, Inc.
Coughlin Porter Lundeen
CSHQA
DCI Engineers
Edwards Lifesciences
Energy Northwest
HDR
HMH Engineering
Horrocks
Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho Power
Idaho Transportation Department
Jacobs Engineering
JR Merit, Inc
J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc.
KPFF Consulting Engineers (Mountain West)
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Micron Technology
Morrison-Maierle
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Naval Undersea Warfare Center
Pacific Engineering and Design
Parametrix
PSNS & IMF
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District
Resource Data Inc.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Simplot Company
STRATA inc.
U.S. Department of Energy - Office of Science
US Air Force - Hill AFB, Utah
US Army Corps of Engineers
Western Consulting Group

Your support plays an important role in helping our students explore what’s possible beyond the classroom. Thank you for investing in the next generation of Vandal engineers!

What does it take to keep the lights on for an entire region? A team of Vandal engineers is building a computer simulati...
10/07/2026

What does it take to keep the lights on for an entire region?

A team of Vandal engineers is building a computer simulation game that puts players in the role of a regional electric utility operator. Players make decisions about resources, finances, and power generation while balancing economic, financial, and environmental outcomes.

The goal? Keep the lights on, avoid bankruptcy, and make decisions that shape the results of the simulation.

Built with roughly 15,000 lines of code by Computer Science student Hayden Grizzle and Todd Carter, master’s Computer Science students Devon Bryce, with faculty advisors Professor Terence Soule and Energy Institute Executive Director John Kumm, the project challenges students to solve complex software problems.

The team recently presented their work at the Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research (ICUR). While the simulation isn’t publicly available on Steam yet, the long-term goal is to reach 1,000 concurrent players.

The game will be used in classes like Energy in the Modern World this spring, part of U of I’s Energy Literacy Certificate. Learn more about the energy certificate at https://catalog.uidaho.edu/colleges-related-units/engineering/program-in-energy-literacy/energy-literacy-undergraduate-academic-certificate/

Take your passion for science and engineering to the next level! The Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholars (ISAS) program...
10/06/2026

Take your passion for science and engineering to the next level! The Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholars (ISAS) program gives high school juniors the chance to explore NASA-developed coursework on space exploration through the University of Idaho Colleges of Engineering and College of Science and Idaho Digital Learning Alliance!
Engage in online learning and the opportunity to attend the ISAS Summer Academy in 2027 on our Moscow campus - a week-long, hands-on STEM experience featuring a simulated human mission to Mars! 🚀

"To me, engineering means using my skills and abilities to design solutions that improve people's lives." — Alex Stella,...
10/03/2026

"To me, engineering means using my skills and abilities to design solutions that improve people's lives." — Alex Stella, Mechanical Engineering Class of 2026

After graduation, Alex completed an internship with Advanced Input Solutions in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, before beginning a master's degree in mechanical engineering in the fall.

At U of I, Alex gained valuable hands-on experience in the Assistive Robotics Laboratory, where he designed and tested wearable exoskeletons for stroke rehabilitation. His work allowed him to apply his engineering skills to developing technology designed to improve people's lives.

Alex also received a semiconductor scholarship that supported his certificate in robotics engineering. The scholarship allowed him to focus his education on a field he finds both interesting and applicable.

Congrats, Alex!





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Don't forget to register for World Changers in Engineering Day by tomorrow! World-Changers in Engineering (WIE) Day is a...
10/01/2026

Don't forget to register for World Changers in Engineering Day by tomorrow!

World-Changers in Engineering (WIE) Day is a free workshop for 5th through 12th grade students designed to help you learn how engineers work together to help people, solve problems and change the world.

A special thank you to Idaho National Laboratory for helping bring this year’s innovative activities to life!

Networking night is next week! Don't forget about the opportunity to connect with industry professionals and learn more ...
09/30/2026

Networking night is next week!
Don't forget about the opportunity to connect with industry professionals and learn more about career opportunities. Practice and refine your networking skill, gain valuable interactions, and build your confidence in networking.
🗓️ Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 ICCU Practice Gym

Register at the link in bio.

“To me, engineering is about understanding how things work and applying that to problems that actually matter in health,...
09/29/2026

“To me, engineering is about understanding how things work and applying that to problems that actually matter in health, the environment and energy.” - Towfeeq Robi, Chemical and Biological Engineering Class of 2026

After graduation, Towfeeq plans to gain industry experience before eventually pursuing a PhD.

At U of I, Towfeeq gained valuable research experience in Dr. Ching-An Peng’s lab, where he worked with thermo-responsive biomaterials designed to release human mesenchymal stem cells through cooling. He also contributed to a published paper on plasma-based water treatment with Dr. Sarah Wu and presented his research at the Undergraduate Research Symposium.

As an international student from Bangladesh, Towfeeq said the close-knit community within the Chemical and Biological Engineering department helped make the transition to U of I feel smaller and more connected.

Congrats, Towfeeq!



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