Santa Clara University

 If you're not a civil engineer, what interest could you possibly have in the Center for Light Frame Structural Research (CLFSR), formerly known as the Light Gauge Steel Research Group (LGSRG)? Plenty, as it turns out! This group has made an invaluable contribution to our safety by testing and researching the properties and capabilities of light gauge steel and its building processes. And its inception, development and success stand as a shining example of the synergy that can be realized when people and agencies work together in a spirit of cooperation and support.

Capitalizing on a three-year partnership with neighboring NASA/Ames Research Center, a dozen graduate and undergraduate students from the Santa Clara Robotic Systems Laboratory learned first-hand the thrill of putting engineering theory into practice as they took control of all mission operations for the NASA GeneSat-1 satellite launched from Wallops Island Flight Facility on December 16, 2006.

Nam Ling, professor of computer engineering, was recently named a Distinguished Lecturer of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) Circuits and Systems Society (CASS).

Members of the SCU School of Engineering’s student chapter of the Society of Women Engineers welcomed SWE’s Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Betty Shanahan, to campus January 10 for a presentation on the issues facing those embarking on a career in a field populated by few other women.

Professor Dragoslav D. Siljak is a popular guy—hand not only among the engineering students. His work has attracted scientists from around the world, and has helped establish SCU as one of the top centers for research on complex systems.

Dr. Wilson has been honored with several university awards recognizing her teaching excellence: Ruth and Joel Spira award at Purdue University, the Service award for organizing the Wireless Data Workshop and for teaching Communication at Stanford.

Last week, the Santa Clara community recycled a ton of e-waste. Actually, it was more than a ton. Staff and students came together to donate 2,198 pounds of old and broken electronics to the e-waste drive organized by the Solar Decathlon team.

Last week, the Santa Clara community recycled a ton of e-waste. Actually, it was more than a ton. Staff and students came together to donate 2,198 pounds of old and broken electronics to the e-waste drive organized by SCU's Solar Decathlon team.