Shifting sunlight, bubbles, and silt constantly interfere with an autonomous underwater vehicle’s (AUVs) ability to find its way. GPS can’t help them, since water blocks its signals. Sound waves—the pings made famous by submarines—travel rapidly through water, yet they too have their …
Chris Hinkle, professor of electrical engineering at the University of Notre Dame, has been appointed chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering, effective July 1, 2026. “Chris Hinkle’s leadership of large-scale research projects and dedication to student success make him the …
Hannah Spero, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences (CEEES) at the University of Notre Dame, has been named the recipient of the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) Doctoral Student Excellence in Teaching Award. This regional …
The University of Notre Dame’s American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter traveled to Lexington, Kentucky, for the 2026 ASCE Indiana-Kentucky Student Symposium from April 9th through April 11th. Over 300 students from 12 universities across Indiana and Kentucky …
Jing Wang, associate teaching professor in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, has won the 2026 Outstanding Teaching Award in the Notre Dame College of Engineering. The award honors an engineering faculty member — selected each year by undergraduates in engineering — …
A faculty member and a doctoral student in Notre Dame’s College of Engineering have been honored with the 2026 College of Engineering Outstanding Research Mentoring Awards for contributions to undergraduate education and research. The awards were based on nominations from undergraduate …
Andrew Bartolini, director of the First-Year Engineering Program and associate teaching professor in the College of Engineering, is the recipient of the 2026 College of Engineering Outstanding Mentoring Award. This honor recognizes faculty members who extend their influence beyond academic …
Kaitlyn Stankiewicz, undergraduate program coordinator for the College of Engineering, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Catherine F. Pieronek Women in Engineering Impact Award. This year’s award carries special significance, marking the 10th anniversary of the honor and a decade of …
While scientists have successfully printed small patches of human tissue, scaling those tissues into full-sized organs has remained elusive. In natural organisms, every cell must be within roughly 100 to 200 micrometers—about the thickness of two human hairs—of a blood vessel to receive oxygen …
Two University of Notre Dame engineering faculty members have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific societies. Danny Chen, professor of computer science and engineering, and Joshua …