Staff Name: Miyuki Weldon Position: Makerspace Manager Alma Mater: University of California, Berkeley (B.S. Mechanical Engineering, M.S. Mechanical Engineering) Office Location: Swenson Hall, N228 If our many tools and equipment here at the Fowler School of Engineering (FSE)—such as FFF 3D printers or sticker-making machines—have sparked your interest, then you will soon meet FSE’s Makerspace
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
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
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
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
Faculty Name: Dr. Thomas “Tom” Piechota Course(s) Taught: FFC 100B: Grand Challenges in Science and Engineering, ENGR 101: Foundations of Design and Fabrication, CPSC 370: Data Science for Sustainability in the Environment, ENV 420: Environmental Hydrology Current Research: Water resources, hydrology, climate change, and remote sensing As the 2022-23 school year comes to a
On May 18th, 2023, Fowler School of Engineering (FSE) celebrated their graduating seniors at their second annual Senior Celebration. Established in May 2022, Senior Celebration aims to commemorate and recognize the accomplishments, contributions, and overall excellence of Fowler graduates. Taking place in the Sandhu Conference Center, FSE seniors gathered to celebrate their achievements with families,
On May 3rd and 4th, 2023, 24 Fowler School of Engineering (FSE) students presented extensive scientific scholarship at the Spring Scholar Symposium, a biannual event hosted and sponsored by the Center for Undergraduate Excellence (CUE). There, both undergraduate and graduate scholars shared insight into their research processes and findings within the broader Chapman community. Their poster
Fowler School of Engineering Graduating Class of 2023! You will not want to miss this year’s Chapman Commencement weekend! We’re excited to have all Chapman graduating students together on Wilson Field for the University Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 19 from 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. and for the Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School
Name: Arman Siddiqui Major: Computer Science | Minor: Analytics Accomplishments: 2023 Student-Elected Commencement Speaker, MLAT Research Assistant, Boston Dynamics robot dog operator Chances are, you’ve seen Arman Siddiqui in Swenson Hall. Arman is the one with the permanent smile and positive attitude asking people about their day and remembering details about friends’ important life moments.