Category: Message from the Chair

Dear colleagues, alums, supporters and friends,      As the academic year wraps up, our newsletter provides me with another opportunity to highlight some of the important achievements within our department. From faculty research to student successes to alumni achievements, I’m pleased to share these updates with you once again.  Megan Butala, Ph.D., received an NSF […]

Dear colleagues, alums, supporters and friends,      As the fall semester concludes, this newsletter offers a chance to highlight some of the remarkable accomplishments across our department. From our faculty’s innovative research to our students’ dedication and our alumni’s ongoing success, it’s clear that our community shows no signs of hibernating for the winter. I […]

Dear colleagues, alums, supporters and friends,    As we bid farewell to another graduating class and reflect on the achievements of the past semester, I am filled with a sense of pride and gratitude. Spring commencement marks not only the culmination of hard work and dedication for our graduates but also a moment of reflection for […]

Dear colleagues, alums, supporters and friends,    As the semester comes to a close, our fall newsletter is a chance to take a moment and acknowledge some of the notable accomplishments within our department. From our hardworking faculty and staff to our dedicated students and accomplished alumni – the commitment to excellence is evident. This […]

Dear colleagues, alumni, supporters and friends,   I always look forward to the opportunity to reflect on some of the incredible achievements of our department faculty, staff, students and alumni. They continue to demonstrate their dedication to excellence and unwavering commitment to advancing knowledge and positively impacting society.   First, I am proud to announce that Jim […]

Dear colleagues, alumni, supporters and friends,  As 2022 nears its end, our annual Rhines Report magazine is an opportunity to reflect on a year of success and change on our campus. While we can’t possibly feature every achievement of our outstanding students, staff and faculty, we have selected a few notable ones to highlight.   In […]

Dear colleagues, alumni, supporters and friends,   As another academic year closes, our annual spring newsletter is a perfect opportunity to review some of our department highlights over the past semester.    The most recent department news is that the MSE and the NE graduate programs continue to hold their place among the top public programs in the […]