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Carol Reiley

Aiding surgeons with robots

Carol Reiley '04
B.S. computer engineering
Carol Reiley '04, now a grad student at Johns Hopkins, uses her expertise in computers, engineering, and robotics to help medical students become better surgeons. Read the full profile »
Casey Kute

Building a better life-saver

Casey Kute '08
B.S. mechanical engineering
Casey Kute, inspired by 9/11, set out on a mission of her own: build a robot that saves lives. Read the full profile »
Professor Christopher Kitts

To the seas and skies with robots

Associate Professor Christopher Kitts
Mechanical Engineering, Director of the SCU Robotics Lab
Mechanical Engineering Associate Professor Christopher Kitts teaches students how to design and build robots. Read the full profile »
Teixeira

Embracing community

Elico Teixeira '08
B.S. engineering physics  Currently studying management science and engineering at Stanford University
Elico Teixeira '08 chose Santa Clara for its small classes and attentive professors. Read the full profile »
Seago

Finding the materials for success

Jeffrey Seago '09
Mechanical engineering major
A specialty in new materials might lead Jeffrey Seago ’09 into biomedicine. Read the full profile »
Sennott

Sustainability and engineering

Tim Sennott '09
Mechanical engineering major
Tim Sennott wants to tackle sustainability issues with the tools of an engineer. Read the full profile »
Pelfrey

Internships open up the future

Eric Pelfrey '09
Mechanical engineering major
Internships through SCU opened all kinds of future possibilities for Eric Pelfrey. Read the full profile »
Cary Yang

Next-generation efforts on tiny technology

Professor Cary Yang
Director, Center for Nanostructures
Professor Cary Yang works with an interdisciplinary group of faculty and students to develop the next generation of chip technology. Read the full profile »
Cary Yang
Cary Yang
Director, Center for Nanostructures
Funded by donors and government grants, the Center for Nanostructures uses a multi-disciplinary team to develop very small technology for the future. Read the full profile »
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Jeff Mo
Graduate student in computer engineering
A great professor inspired this graduate engineering student to take his education beyond the classroom. Read the full profile »
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Agustin Fonts '08
Inspired to make a change
Hands-on learning fosters conscious decision-making Read the full profile »
Students at work on SCU's entry in the 2007 Solar Decathlon
Solar Decathlon
Santa Clara's secret to success: thoughtful design and a fighting spirit
Santa Clara's Secret to Success: Thoughtful Design and a Fighting Spirit Read the full profile »
Prof. Steven Chiesa, civil engineering
Steven Chiesa
Close encounters with faculty who care
An open-door policy allows for individual help with challenging concepts Read the full profile »
Prof. Silvia Figueira, computer engineering
Silvia Figueira
Opening doors to further education
Encouraging students to go beyond a bachelor's degree Read the full profile »
Aaron Ramirez '08
Aaron Ramirez '08
Senior design paves the way to a promising career
Encouragement and year-long design project lead to an exciting career. Read the full profile »
Yasemin Kimyacioglu '08
Yasemin Kimyacioglu '08
Giving back: an SCU tradition
Choosing a senior design project provides the perfect opportunity to help. Read the full profile »
Professor Samiha Mourad creates community among Ph.D. students.
Samiha Mourad
A less isolating approach to earning a Ph.D.
Creating a sense of community among Ph.D. students. Read the full profile »
Jennifer Kerwin Snyder '04 at work as a mechanical engineer.
Jennifer Kerwin Snyder '04
The transition to million-dollar projects
Project-based learning provides great training for the real world. Read the full profile »
Marian Stetson-Rodriguez, engineering adjunct lecturer, teaches the art of global team building.
Marian Stetson-Rodriguez
Working with a global perspective
Teaching the art of global team building Read the full profile »
Adrián Cuadra, BSEE '04, MSEMGT '06
Adrián Cuadra, BSEE '04, MSEMGT '06
Adrián Cuadra shares his experience:
A testimonial about the Engineering Management and Leadership master's program. Read the full profile »
Steffany Castro '08 in Nicaragua.
Steffany Castro '08
A meaningful education
Civil engineering seniors put their education to work for others. Read the full profile »
Tim Sennott BSME '09 uses engineering skills to tackle the world's environmental problems.
Tim Sennott '09
Finding a new perspective in engineering
Using engineering skills to tackle the world's environmental problems. Read the full profile »
Razeem and Wright celebrate graduation
Mohammed Razeem '08
Graduate student finds hidden benefits in his education
A recent graduate finds his master's education is paying off in unexpected ways. Read the full profile »

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Tim Sennott BSME '09 uses engineering skills to tackle the world's environmental problems.
Tim Sennott '09

Using engineering skills to tackle the world's environmental problems.

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