
2023-2024 Fowler School of Engineering Senator: Zuleyka Urieta ’26
Introducing Zuleyka Urieta, your Student Government Association Senator representing the Fowler School of Engineering for the 2023-2024 term! Born and raised in Anaheim, California, she’s a Chapman local through and through, pursuing a major in Software Engineering and a minor in Neuroscience. Zuleyka is deeply invested in both the Fowler and Chapman community, despite commuting

Staff Spotlight: Adena Hamlin, Manager of Student Success
Staff Name: Adena Hamlin Position: Manager of Student Success Alma Mater: California State University, Long Beach (B.A. Liberal Studies ‘03) Office Location: Swenson Hall, Dean’s Suite N120 At the Fowler School of Engineering, students can succeed in a variety of ways beyond the classroom. Some students conduct research with faculty members, studying complex and

A Legacy of Excellence: Commemorating Founding Dean Andrew Lyon’s Foundational Impact on Engineering at Chapman
As we celebrate the Fowler School of Engineering’s (FSE) growth and success over time, it is vital to reflect upon the enduring impact of one integral figure within its history: Founding Dean Dr. L. Andrew Lyon. From the beginning of Dr. Lyon’s deanship, his determination and vision have transformed Fowler into a space that places

Staff Spotlight: Samuel Lee, Career Specialist
Staff Name: Samuel Lee Position: Career Specialist Alma Mater: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (B.S. Business Administration ‘15), Azusa Pacific University (M.S. College Counseling ‘18, Ed.D. Higher Education Leadership ‘24) Office Location: Swenson Hall N110 The future may seem uncertain for some college students, while others may have a clear path in mind. Whether

Staff Spotlight: Hilary Anderson, Graduate Program Manager
Staff Name: Hilary Anderson Position: Graduate Program Manager Alma Mater: Chapman University (BA Art History ‘12, MA Leadership Development ‘18) Office Location: Dean’s Suite N119, Swenson Hall For many Fowler School of Engineering (FSE) students, graduate school is an opportunity to deepen their existing technological expertise while gaining practical industry skills. With the recently

Fowler School of Engineering Students Recognized for Academic Excellence
Provost List In recognition of Academic Excellence the students below have been named to the Provost List. Students must maintain a grade point average of 3.800 or higher in at least 12 credits of residence course work taken for a letter grade in the spring 2023 semester. Congratulations! Karam Aboul-Hosn Allison Allspaw Jared Amaral Kayla

Chapman Engineering Faculty Augments Electrical Engineering Through Passion-Driven Research
Faculty Name: Dr. Nasim Estakhri Course(s) Taught: EENG 330: Electromagnetics I; EENG 310: Engineering Mathematics; ENGR 101: Foundations of Design and Fabrication; EENG 200/200L: Circuits When it comes to complex and elaborate topics in electrical engineering, Dr. Nasim Estakhri is the main person of contact at the Fowler School of Engineering (FSE). Dr. Estakhri earned

Chapman Engineering Faculty Innovates With Empathy to Expand Neurodiversity Research
To a researcher, taking the steps toward completely reimagining one’s research framework could be a challenging, thrilling, and potentially daunting endeavor. However, for Dr. LouAnne Boyd—an Assistant Professor at Fowler School of Engineering (FSE)—this is not only a welcome decision to follow the path she feels most passionate about. It also provides her with new

Bridging Disciplines to Build Solutions: Engineering Professor Inspires Interconnectivity in and Out of the Classroom
Faculty Name: Dr. Emad Arasteh Course(s) Taught: ENGR 101: Foundations of Design and Fabrication, CENG 231: Systems Programming, CENG 231L: Systems Programming Laboratory, CENG 381: Modeling and Simulation Within the realm of engineering, bridging gaps between experiences and research communities is a vital ingredient for success—an idea that especially rings true for Dr. Emad Arasteh,

Chapman oSTEM Chapter Fosters Empowerment and Inclusion for LGBTQ+ Engineers
For many members of the Fowler School of Engineering (FSE) community, Pride Month represents a time to honor and pursue growing opportunities for LGBTQ+ people in STEM. Within academic institutions like Chapman, fostering inclusivity and supporting diverse identities begins not only in the classroom, but among the many student organizations open to engineering students—including Chapman’s