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Dr. Anthony Mercando ‘76 Returns to MU for Inaugural ARCHtalk Event

Dr. Anthony Mercando, director of AI strategy at White Plains Hospital. WPHYSICIANASSOCIATES.ORG / COURTESY  Barbara Vasquez, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Anthony Mercando ‘76 is returning to Manhattan University (MU) to headline the school’s inaugural ARCHtalk, with his lecture “AI in Health Care: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” to be held on Thursday, Feb. 26. The talk will discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in … Continue reading Dr. Anthony Mercando ‘76 Returns to MU for Inaugural ARCHtalk Event

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MU Professor Parisa Saboori Elected to ASMEs Highest Governing Body

MUs’ ASME student chapter at the Club Fair, including president Ashley Zegler.@ASME.MU / INSTAGRAM Maizy Swift, Production Editor/Asst. Social Media Editor Parisa Saboori, Ph.D., a mechanical engineering professor at Manhattan University, was elected to the highest governing body of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers [ASME] last month.  ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization that, “enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill development across all engineering … Continue reading MU Professor Parisa Saboori Elected to ASMEs Highest Governing Body

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Blackbox Challenge: Engineering Creativity in Action

Students put their creativity and engineering skills to the test.MU ASME / COURTESY By Emmanouel Sofillas, Assistant Sports Editor The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) at Manhattan University hosted an innovative event called the Blackbox Challenge, a Rube Goldberg machine competition where students put their creativity and engineering skills to the test.  The event, which drew participants from various engineering disciplines, encouraged students to … Continue reading Blackbox Challenge: Engineering Creativity in Action

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 Engineers Across Cultures Working Toward a Sustainable Future

By Anna Segota, Staff Writer, Leyla Mercado, Staff Writer Manhattan College’s chemical engineering department recently hosted students and faculty from Universidad De La Salle in Bogota, Colombia, as part of a cross-cultural engineering program.  Spearheaded by chemical engineering professor Gennaro Maffia, Ph.D., this exchange program is part of a specific project called “Upcycling Cocoa By-Products for Sustainable Production and Circular Economy Strategies: An Integrated Exploration … Continue reading  Engineers Across Cultures Working Toward a Sustainable Future

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Two Manhattan College Jaspers Honored with Induction into National Academy of Engineering

By Emmanouel Sofillas, Asst. Sports Editor and Matty Schule, Staff Writer In a testament to their exceptional contributions to the field of engineering, two distinguished Manhattan College professors have been awarded with induction into the National Academy of Engineering (NAE).  Sonia Kreidenweis ‘83, Ph.D., who currently teaches at Colorado State University, and  Jose E. Tabora, Ph.D., a graduate adjunct faculty member of the School of … Continue reading Two Manhattan College Jaspers Honored with Induction into National Academy of Engineering

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STEM Outreach Events Makes Impact in Local Communities

Manhattan College Engineers meet with local middle school students.@MANHATTAN.EDU/COURTESY By Andrew Mannion, Asst. Sports Editor Manhattan College’s STEM outreach event focused on reaching out to local communities and schools to provide opportunities for students to learn some of the basics of engineering.  The engineering societies at MC did a multitude of demonstrations at local schools, churches and other gathering places. One of the hosts of … Continue reading STEM Outreach Events Makes Impact in Local Communities

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“Every major is engineering”: Futurist Society Looks to Expand

By Luke Jankovic, Contributor The Futurist Society collaborated with Don Mackenzie, a professor of civil engineering at the University of Washington, to speak last week Friday on the sustainability of electrical vehicles, and the overall positive outlook he had of the future of said vehicles if proper funding could be secured. The club, which is dedicated to the discussion of future technologies and their application … Continue reading “Every major is engineering”: Futurist Society Looks to Expand

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Major Grant Given to Computer and Electrical Engineers at MC

By Angelina Persaud, Asst. News Editor The National Science Foundation (NSF) has given a $300,000 grant to the computer and electrical engineering department for students to participate in a global project.  The project entails a collaboration between the University of Zaragoza in Spain and 18 undergraduate students from Manhattan College and the City University of New York at Staten Island students. The students “will be … Continue reading Major Grant Given to Computer and Electrical Engineers at MC

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Society of Women Engineers Aspire to Inspire 

by Angelica Niedermeyer & Rebecca Kranich, Contributors From Oct. 21-23, Manhattan College’s chapter of Society of Women Engineers (SWE) traveled to Indianapolis to attend their annual national convention.  This year, the theme of the SWE event was “Aspire to Inspire” as many guest lecturers and keynote speakers shared their experiences as women in engineering. MC’s chapter of SWE was able to bring 15 women on … Continue reading Society of Women Engineers Aspire to Inspire 

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