On the morning of November 30th, 11 Fowler School of Engineering (FSE) students gathered their glossy poster boards and donned business attire in preparation for the Fall 2022 Student Scholar Symposium. As part of the event, the students showcased the culmination of several months of groundbreaking scientific scholarship, presenting their research process and findings to the
When Brian Kirsch (‘23, Theater) first heard about Fowler School of Engineering’s (FSE) 3D Printing and Design course, he signed up hoping for a fun elective to fill a gap in his schedule. Throughout the semester, Kirsch’s classwork has enabled him to combine two distinct and vibrant worlds: fabrication and tabletop gaming. Kirsch, who has
This past summer, the Center for Undergraduate Excellence (CUE) hosted their annual Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF). SURF is an eight-week, paid, and on-campus opportunity for Chapman undergraduates to conduct research under faculty supervision. For this year’s research cycle, CUE selected five Fowler School of Engineering students to participate in the program. One of those
Faculty Name: Anthony Lemus Courses Taught: Engineering 101, Six Sigma Design, Introduction to Medical Devices Current Research: Process Engineering and Biometrics Best form of contact? Email and SLACK Six Questions with Professor Lemus 1. What is your favorite part of teaching at Fowler School of Engineering? Helping and seeing students ideate and develop ideas into
A team of Fowler School of Engineering (FSE) students developed ShotBot, a drink delivery device used to improve efficiency and cut operating costs in restaurants and bars. According to the ShotBot team’s research, 37 percent of restaurants reopening after the pandemic in California are unable to pay their rent and 350,000 restaurant jobs remain unfilled.
Chapman’s commitment to research in artificial intelligence and the data sciences is more powerful than ever. That’s because the university’s students and faculty researchers now have at their fingertips one of the fastest supercomputer clusters in the region. The new computer system, capable of performing 8 quadrillion calculations a second, is the product of Chapman’s
Faculty Name: Dr. Mark Harrison Courses Taught: CPSC 230, CPSC 351, EENG 410 (starting spring 2023) Current Research: I work on designing integrated nanophotonic devices (really small circuits that guide light) for information processing applications (improving communication and computing networks). We use powerful computer simulation tools to design the devices, get them fabricated, then we test
Chapman University’s Office of Research offered the Research Seed Fund for the first time this year. The Research Seed Fund provides competitive, merit-based support to short-term projects intended to support Chapman University faculty in the development of new and innovative research. Awards are for a maximum of $20,000 and a period of 12 months. All
The Center for Undergraduate Excellence offers a wonderful opportunity for undergraduate students to conduct research over the summer and get paid! The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program is a paid, on-campus competitive 8-week summer program that offers Chapman University undergraduate students experience in hands-on research and creative scholarship mentored by expert faculty. This year,
Congratulations to Sanika Pandit ’21, who was recently awarded the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP)! The NSF GRFP recognizes graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and math who are pursuing further education in masters and doctoral programs. The fellows receive opportunities for international research and professional development, as well as an annual