Empowerment in Action: Introducing Chapman University’s New and Improved Society of Women Engineers Chapter and Their Plans for the New Year “This initiation into the National Society of Women Engineers expands networking and career services for our students," - Nicole Wagner, Chapman SWE Advisor
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a well-known organization worldwide. They strive to “empower women to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders; expand the image of the engineering and technology professions as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity and inclusion.” The
Optimizing Technology through Innovative Design: Fowler Engineering Faculty and Alumnus Publish Research on Inverse Design Strategies
At the Fowler School of Engineering (FSE), research opportunities are abundant for not just continuing faculty, but also for students overall. Coming from various engineering disciplines, such as computer science and software engineering, students have explored creative and innovative solutions to real-world modern problems. FSE students explore the fullest potential of their research by presenting
Staff Spotlight: Viviana Pérez, Administrative Assistant
Staff Name: Viviana Pérez Position: Administrative Assistant Alma Mater: California State University, Long Beach (B.A. Political Science ‘21) Office Location: Swenson Hall, Dean’s Suite N118 While most of the administrative staff at Fowler School of Engineering (FSE) set their focus on the students, Vivana Pérez, Administrative Assistant, lends a helping hand to Fowler’s incredible faculty. Whenever professors
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
Chapman Engineering Faculty Augments Electrical Engineering Through Passion-Driven Research Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Nasim Estakhri
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 Honoring Dr. LouAnne Boyd’s bold research transition to support autism inclusion
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
Engineering Faculty Champions Inclusive User-Centered Technology for Diverse Identities Highlighting Dr. Franceli Cibrian’s transformative steps toward engineering for all
Across our diverse and ever-changing world, engineers dedicate their careers to producing meaningful work. Using research to make an impact on the lives of minority communities through advanced technology fulfills this motivation for Dr. Franceli Cibrian, an Assistant Professor at Fowler School of Engineering (FSE) who prioritizes bringing the needs of underrepresented groups to the
Chapman Faculty Lets Nature Be Her Guide Through Bio-Inspired Research and Design Diving deep into Dr. Cassandra Donatelli’s groundbreaking work in biomechanics
For many engineers, inspiration for advanced mechanical designs doesn’t come exclusively from man-made technologies; instead, these researchers turn to nature for key insight. Upon joining the Fowler School of Engineering (FSE) community last August, Assistant Professor and biomechanist Dr. Cassandra Donatelli began collaborating with her students and fellow faculty members as they dug deep into
Tracing Dr. Fahy’s Trailblazing Legacy across Chapman STEM Programs Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Michael A. Fahy
Faculty Name: Dr. Michael A. Fahy Course(s) Taught: CENG/CPSC 298: Computer Engineering/Science Colloquium (Intro to *NIX), CPSC 353: Data Communications and Computer Networks and more When honoring the visionaries of Chapman STEM curricula, it is vital to recognize the invaluable contributions of Dr. Michael A. Fahy. After earning his bachelor’s in Mathematics from Fordham University