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Computer Science Student Broadens Sustainable Futures Through Self-Manufactured Hydroponics Farm Honoring Fowler students’ commitment to environmentally-conscious design practices.

April 21, 2023 by Lauren Sieberg (Creative Writing & English ‘25) | Students

On Earth Day, members of the Chapman community assess how they can plant seeds of change in their daily lives, doing their part to prioritize sustainable practices. For Computer Science student Michael Bishai (‘23) this is a no-brainer. His personal commitment to environmental consciousness focuses around visualizing ways that everyday people can pursue sustainability through

Fowler School of Engineering Establishes New Graduate Program The M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science program launches in fall 2023

March 27, 2023 by Owen Agbayani (English ‘25) | Students

Beginning in Fall 2023, the Fowler School of Engineering (FSE) will launch its first engineering graduate program. The MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) program will offer students a versatile curriculum consisting of courses in computer science, electrical engineering, and data science. These classes will be framed through three core principles of Ethics,

Fowler School of Engineering Students Present at Chapman’s Fall Scholar Symposium

December 20, 2022 by Lauren Sieberg (Creative Writing & English, ‘25) and Owen Agbayani (English, ‘25) | Students

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

Fowler Engineering Helps Students Bring Advanced Manufacturing to Tabletop Gaming

December 19, 2022 by Lauren Sieberg ('25, Creative Writing & English) | Students

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

SURF Recap with Fowler Fellow, Shree Murthy

November 30, 2022 by Owen Agbayani (English, ‘25) | Students

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

Six Questions with Professor Lemus Fowler School of Engineering Faculty Highlight

November 18, 2022 by Laura Silva | Students

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

ShotBot Competes in Panther Cage Match

November 11, 2022 by Laura Silva | Students

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.

New Supercomputer Puts Chapman at the Cutting Edge of AI Research The new computer system, the product of Chapman’s participation in the CEO Leadership Alliance of Orange County, is the first community-operated supercomputer in the nation.

October 21, 2022 by Dennis Arp | Students

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

Six Questions With Dr. Mark Harrison Fowler School of Engineering Faculty Highlight

July 20, 2022 by Lauren Henderson | Students

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

Fowler School of Engineering 2022 Research Seed Fund Grantees Congratulations to Dr. Trudi Qi and Dr. Alexander Kurz!

May 6, 2022 by Lauren Henderson | Research

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