The University of Notre Dame announces the launch of the Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) minor, a multidisciplinary program designed to prepare students for the rapidly expanding global space sector. A collaboration between the Colleges of Engineering, Arts & Letters, and Science, the minor …
This spring, powerful gusts and icy crosswinds transformed the skies of northwest Indiana into a high-stakes physics laboratory for Notre Dame’s Senior Aerospace Design students, putting their custom-built RC aircraft to the test. The flight tests took place on a runway owned by the South …
Twenty-five years ago, before laptops had replaced 3-ring binders, the University of Notre Dame launched its First-Year Engineering Program with an ambitious goal: to make the first-year experience more interactive, collaborative, and creative—more like actual engineering. “We started …
The University of Notre Dame’s Artificial Intelligence Maritime Maneuver (AIMM) team secured a second-place finish overall at the 2026 Indiana Collegiate Challenge (ICC). The team shared first place with Indiana University, Bloomington on the course challenge, which necessitated navigating a …
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 …