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Engineering a Path for the Forgotten: Meet the Professor Transforming Transportation Access - Dr. Kyung "Kate" Hyun

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in Urban Planning and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea; PhD. University of California, Irvine (Civil and Environmental Engineering) Career mentors: Dr. Stephen Mattingly, UTA; Dr. Melanie Sattler, UTA Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Stay resilient and persistent.

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Investment in HBCUs Key to Addressing Nation’s Workforce Challenges

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From the early days of agriculture and skilled trades to the modern advancements in engineering and technology, Black labor has been instrumental in building and sustaining the nation. These institutions have been at the forefront of cultivating leaders in agriculture, engineering, skilled trades, and beyond.

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Research: ChatGPT Can Pass an Engineering Class

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Research: ChatGPT Can Pass an Engineering Class Ashley Mowreader Mon, 05/19/2025 - 03:00 AM The chat bot earned a B, slightly below the class average. It excelled in practice problems and computing exercises but was unable to justify its work or simplify systems. Byline(s) Ashley Mowreader

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Virginia Tech’s CEED Program Builds Pipelines to Engineering

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Starting with programs for middle and high school students, through supports for graduate students, the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) has provided inspiration, insight, encouragement, and community for engineering students.

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Plan B Propels Engineer to Higher Ed Leadership

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“I then thought, because I was very good in math and science, perhaps I could become an engineer and design an airplane for others to pilot,” said Lim, who joined the NJIT in July 2022 as its ninth president and a distinguished professor of mechanical engineering. That began my pathway forward and my love of engineering.”

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Class of 2025 Salary Projections Show Mixed Results Despite Strong Job Market

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Engineering graduates continue to command the highest starting salaries, with projections up 2.6% Within engineering disciplines, computer engineering ($82,565) and software engineering ($82,536) top the list with projected increases of 6.5% to an average of $78,731. and 5.8%, respectively.

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Olin College President Steps Down Amid Financial Strain, Latest in String of Higher Ed Leadership Exits

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Gilda Barabino, president of Olin College of Engineering in Massachusetts, will leave her position at the end of the academic year, adding to the growing list of higher Dr. Gilda Barabino education leadership departures. The engineering college, founded in 1997, has struggled with operating deficits for over a decade.