https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/Recent posts from USF College of Engineering Newsen-usFri, 10 Apr 2026 05:09:32 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/2025-aaees-larger-student-story.aspxThree members of the University of South Florida community were honored by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists for their achievements. Tione Grant received the 2024 EESF Scholarship, Bruno Mancini earned the 2025 W. Brewster Snow Award, and alumna Addie Buerck was named to the AAEES 40 Under 40 list. Additionally, Laura Gonzalez Rodriguez and her team won the 2025 E3S Design Prize, showcasing USF’s growing impact in environmental engineering and science.Arielle GiordanoFri, 06 Jun 2025 14:05:07 AAEES Honored Three USF Engineering Students and AlumThree members of the University of South Florida community were honored by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists for their achievements. Tione Grant received the 2024 EESF Scholarship, Bruno Mancini earned the 2025 W. Brewster Snow Award, and alumna Addie Buerck was named to the AAEES 40 Under 40 list. Additionally, Laura Gonzalez Rodriguez and her team won the 2025 E3S Design Prize, showcasing USF’s growing impact in environmental engineering and science.aaes logohttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/2025-aaees-larger-student-story.aspxAlumni & Friends,Featured,Studentshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/april-2025-recent-grad-spotlight-lola-story.aspxAdemilola “Lola” Aderibigbe graduated from the University of South Florida in December 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering – information technology. During her time at USF, she earned honors through the Judy Genshaft Honors College, studied abroad in London, and conducted cybersecurity research in the Cybercrime Interdisciplinary Behavioral Research Lab. Aderibigbe also collaborated on technical projects, including a number-guessing game developed in a systems course. She is now launching her professional career in cybersecurity, aiming to contribute to the evolving tech landscape.Arielle GiordanoTue, 27 May 2025 00:11:25 USF Graduate Ademilola “Lola” Aderibigbe Launches Cybersecurity CareerAdemilola “Lola” Aderibigbe graduated from the University of South Florida in December 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering – information technology. During her time at USF, she earned honors through the Judy Genshaft Honors College, studied abroad in London, and conducted cybersecurity research in the Cybercrime Interdisciplinary Behavioral Research Lab. Aderibigbe also collaborated on technical projects, including a number-guessing game developed in a systems course. She is now launching her professional career in cybersecurity, aiming to contribute to the evolving tech landscape.image of lolahttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/april-2025-recent-grad-spotlight-lola-story.aspxAlumni & Friends,Featuredhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/2025-aaees-40-under-40-alumna-addie-story.aspxAdaline Buerck, USF alumna, 40 Under 40 award, American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists, environmental engineering, civil engineering PhD, University of South Florida engineering, lead exposure research, global public health, Mercer University professor, water sanitation hygiene (WASH), international engineering research, student-led engineering programs, engineering faculty awards, environmental science innovation, young professionals in STEM, women in engineering, lead mitigation research, engineering education leadership, CDC and UNICEF collaboration, engineering research impact, sustainable development, global engineering outreach, USF engineering success stories.Arielle GiordanoFri, 23 May 2025 18:54:59 USF Engineering Alumna Named to AAEES 40 Under 40 ListAdaline Buerck, USF alumna, 40 Under 40 award, American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists, environmental engineering, civil engineering PhD, University of South Florida engineering, lead exposure research, global public health, Mercer University professor, water sanitation hygiene (WASH), international engineering research, student-led engineering programs, engineering faculty awards, environmental science innovation, young professionals in STEM, women in engineering, lead mitigation research, engineering education leadership, CDC and UNICEF collaboration, engineering research impact, sustainable development, global engineering outreach, USF engineering success stories.image of adaline buerck at UNChttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/2025-aaees-40-under-40-alumna-addie-story.aspxAlumni & Friends,Chemical,Civil Environmental,Featured,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/joe-register-donor-spotlight-jan-25-story.aspxIn December 2024, Joe Register, Ph.D., chief engineer at AEVEX Aerospace and a proud alumnus of the USF College of Engineering, generously donated to the USF Foundation to support multiple initiatives within the college. Register earned his master’s in electrical engineering from USF in 2012. His contribution will directly enhance opportunities for students. The College of Engineering expresses its gratitude to Joe and Alicia Register for their generosity.Arielle GiordanoWed, 02 Apr 2025 18:11:30 Joe Register Donates to USF Engineering to Support Student InnovationIn December 2024, Joe Register, Ph.D., chief engineer at AEVEX Aerospace and a proud alumnus of the USF College of Engineering, generously donated to the USF Foundation to support multiple initiatives within the college. Register earned his master’s in electrical engineering from USF in 2012. His contribution will directly enhance opportunities for students. The College of Engineering expresses its gratitude to Joe and Alicia Register for their generosity.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/joe-register-donor-spotlight-jan-25-story.aspxAlumni & Friends,Featuredhttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/02/11/storm-water-pond-blacks-historyFor years, Aarans Pond has been a dumping ground. A team from USF is trying to change that and improve the water quality. Aarans Pondis located off of Fletcher Avenue near 15th Street and was created more than 50 years ago to deal with flooding in the University area. Stormwater ponds were a common fix for low-lying communities. Learn more about the pond now in 2025.External ArticleThu, 20 Mar 2025 15:20:44 USF team improves water quality for stormwater pondFor years, Aarans Pond has been a dumping ground. A team from USF is trying to change that and improve the water quality. Aarans Pondis located off of Fletcher Avenue near 15th Street and was created more than 50 years ago to deal with flooding in the University area. Stormwater ponds were a common fix for low-lying communities. Learn more about the pond now in 2025.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/02/11/storm-water-pond-blacks-historyAlumni & Friends,Featuredhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/gelisa-eans-2024-award-story.aspxGelisa Evans graduated from the USF College of Engineering in the fall of 2024 with an undergraduate in electrical engineering. Before graduation, Gelisa received the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE): Women in Energy Scholarship, which led to a to wonderful opportunity.Arielle GiordanoTue, 18 Mar 2025 10:03:30 Gelisa Evans, USF Electrical Engineering Recent Graduate Honored at Florida's Women in Energy Leadership Forum with Energy Scholarship!Gelisa Evans graduated from the USF College of Engineering in the fall of 2024 with an undergraduate in electrical engineering. Before graduation, Gelisa received the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE): Women in Energy Scholarship, which led to a to wonderful opportunity.Image of Gelisa Evans Receiving award on Stage at JW Marriotthttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/gelisa-eans-2024-award-story.aspxAlumni & Friends,Electrical,Featuredhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/usf-2025-engineering-expo-event-recap-story.aspxThe University of South Florida’s 2025 Engineering Expo once again brought science and technology to life, welcoming thousands of students, families, and community members on February 28th and March 1st. What began in 1973 as a small high school recruiting event has grown into a dynamic two-day showcase of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), attracting K-12 students from across the state.Arielle GiordanoWed, 05 Mar 2025 00:30:45 USF's 2025 Engineering Expo - Over 50 years of Engineering ExcellenceThe University of South Florida’s 2025 Engineering Expo once again brought science and technology to life, welcoming thousands of students, families, and community members on February 28th and March 1st. What began in 1973 as a small high school recruiting event has grown into a dynamic two-day showcase of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), attracting K-12 students from across the state.an image of a collage of 2025 engineering expo photoshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/usf-2025-engineering-expo-event-recap-story.aspxAlumni & Friends,Featured,Studentshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/donor-spotlight-jan-25-gary-rosenberg-story.aspxThe USF College of Engineering is excited to announce a generous donation of electronic components, including processors, capacitors, resistors, antennas, etc., that will enable USF engineering students to put a system together. The donation was received from Gary Rosenberg, a distinguished engineer with over four decades of experience in the field. His contribution to our engineering students’ education will create opportunities for USF students to gain hands-on experience that complements their theoretical studies at the USF College of Engineering.Arielle GiordanoFri, 31 Jan 2025 08:06:15 Former Military Engineer’s Generosity Enhances Hands-On Learning for USF Engineering StudentsThe USF College of Engineering is excited to announce a generous donation of electronic components, including processors, capacitors, resistors, antennas, etc., that will enable USF engineering students to put a system together. The donation was received from Gary Rosenberg, a distinguished engineer with over four decades of experience in the field. His contribution to our engineering students’ education will create opportunities for USF students to gain hands-on experience that complements their theoretical studies at the USF College of Engineering.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/donor-spotlight-jan-25-gary-rosenberg-story.aspxAlumni & Friends,Featured,Studentshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2024/professor-emeritus-richard-gitlin-awarded-ieee-alexander-graham-bell-medal.aspxThe 2025 IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal for exceptional contributions to communications and networking sciences, often considered the “Nobel Prize” for communications technology, has been awarded to Distinguished University Professor Emeritus Richard D. Gitlin, a professor in USF’s Institute for Advanced Discovery & Innovation.External ArticleMon, 23 Dec 2024 15:34:04 Professor Emeritus Richard Gitlin awarded IEEE Alexander Graham Bell MedalThe 2025 IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal for exceptional contributions to communications and networking sciences, often considered the “Nobel Prize” for communications technology, has been awarded to Distinguished University Professor Emeritus Richard D. Gitlin, a professor in USF’s Institute for Advanced Discovery & Innovation.Distinguished University Professor Emeritus Richard Gitlinhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2024/professor-emeritus-richard-gitlin-awarded-ieee-alexander-graham-bell-medal.aspxAlumni & Friends,Faculty,Featured,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/bhmsaydeking.aspxJoin USF Engineering in celebrating Black Heritage MonthThu, 22 Feb 2024 10:39:53 Black Heritage Month Spotlight: Sayde KingJoin USF Engineering in celebrating Black Heritage MonthUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/bhmsaydeking.aspxAlumni & Friends,Computerhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/60-yearsofexcellence-usfengineering.aspxWith its roots dating back to the 1960s, the college has evolved into a hub of technological advancement, offering a diverse range of ABET-accredited programs across various engineering disciplines.Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 USF Engineering celebrates 60 years of excellenceWith its roots dating back to the 1960s, the college has evolved into a hub of technological advancement, offering a diverse range of ABET-accredited programs across various engineering disciplines.60 years of engineering excellencehttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/60-yearsofexcellence-usfengineering.aspxAlumni & Friendshttps://giving.usf.edu/how/herdfunder/dr-mark-bauer-memorial-fundMonths after graduating from the Department of Medical Engineering, Dr. Mark Bauer tragically lost his life. His legacy as a dedicated student and researcher is being memorialized through a fund to help future students fulfill their educational dreams. With your gift of any size, you are continuing the impact Dr. Mark A. Bauer had in the Department of Medical Engineering at USF by supporting current and future students.External ArticleThu, 17 Aug 2023 10:03:00 Memorial fund honors Biomedical PhD who died months after graduationMonths after graduating from the Department of Medical Engineering, Dr. Mark Bauer tragically lost his life. His legacy as a dedicated student and researcher is being memorialized through a fund to help future students fulfill their educational dreams. With your gift of any size, you are continuing the impact Dr. Mark A. Bauer had in the Department of Medical Engineering at USF by supporting current and future students.HONORING DR. MARK BAUERhttps://giving.usf.edu/how/herdfunder/dr-mark-bauer-memorial-fundAlumni & Friends