Three Fowler School of Engineering (FSE) students joined Interim Dean Tom Piechota and his wife Colleen in early November for a special luncheon in their home with the Swenson family. In 2021, the Swenson family made a generous $5 million donation to the Fowler School of Engineering, creating a home for the next generation of
Name: Matthew ‘Matt’ Shugarte Year: Junior Major: Electrical Engineering Minor: Musical Theatre Extracurriculars and Involvements: Tech Shop Assistant, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Triathlon Club, Gene Haas Foundation Scholarship Recipient, Incoming CalTrans Intern For many students, getting involved on campus may initially seem intimidating. Yet, it remains one of the most exciting aspects of the college experience.
Name: Brenda Lai Year: Senior Major: Public Relations and Advertising with a Game Development Minor Extracurricular Activities: Member of Delta Kappa Alpha – Professional Cinematic Club In the summer of 2023, Brenda Lai, a public relations & advertising and game development student received an internship with the growing tech company Roblox. Her experience greatly impacted her
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
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,
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
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
With Women’s History Month in full swing, the Fowler School of Engineering (FSE) community is working hard to not only honor women engineers of the past but to also celebrate the exceptional progress made by present and future women in STEM. In the recent celebration of Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, an all-female team
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
At the end of the spring semester, Dodge College of Film and Media Studies hosts the Student Work Showcase as a senior thesis required to graduate. Faculty and fellow students assist filmmakers with the film production over the semester. While Dodge students work together to complete their final project, some benefit from reaching out to