Georgia Southern researchers break new ground in earthquake prediction
Cemil Yavas knows firsthand the devastation that earthquakes can bring to communities, which led him to research how to predict the phenomenon for many years.
Eagle engineering students use ‘game changing’ filter to improve Georgia’s waters
Georgia Southern University has a team of student researchers funded by a $100,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to find practical solutions for cleaning water systems. The team is developing a biofilter for water streams which will use algae and other organic elements to absorb these nutrients.
Creating a ripple effect: How one Georgia Southern professor is using community-sourced materials to improve clean water accessibility
Turning on the tap for a drink of clean water may seem like part of an everyday routine for many. Yet, for countless communities—even here in the U.S.—this simple act remains a daily challenge, with each glass or clean drop of water far from guaranteed. One Georgia Southern University professor is working to change that.
Georgia Southern’s College of Engineering and Computing receives $500k commitment from Smith Douglas Homes
Georgia Southern University’s Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing has received a commitment of $500,000. The donation is a gift from Smith Douglas Homes in Atlanta, Georgia, that will be used to support additional faculty, provide scholarships and support equipment and supplies needed to educate students in residential construction.
Engineering student recognized at national research conference
Jonah Henry, a senior mechanical engineering student in the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing (AEPCEC), won first place in the Engineering Video Competition at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2023.
Aspiring Double Eagle continues winning awards with life-changing research
Victor Buitimea is a first-generation graduate and 2023 alumnus who studied mechanical engineering in the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing (AEPCEC). Now working toward his graduate degree under the same mentorship of Sevki Cesmeci, Ph.D., assistant professor of mechanical engineering in the AEPCEC, he wrapped up his undergraduate journey by winning second place in an international research competition.
Georgia Southern engineering students win multiple awards at ASCE Southeast Symposium
Georgia Southern University’s American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) student chapter clutched several top finishes, including multiple first place honors for engineering at the 2024 ASCE Southeast Symposium held in Orlando in March.
Georgia Southern engineering student assists global medical device company
When the opportunity arose for Kenneth Nwagu, an engineering graduate student in the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing (AEPCEC), to work on a real-world engineering project that’s since been put to use at a global company, there was no way he would say no.
Georgia Southern mechanical engineering student recognized in international competition
Mohammad Towhidul Islam Rimon, a mechanical engineering master’s student in the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, recently won first place in the best student paper competition at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers 2023 Power Applied R&D Conference.
National Science Foundation awards $2.5M Lifelong Learning Grant to support Georgia Southern computer science and IT departments, 161 scholarships
The National Science Foundation announced a $2.5 million award supporting Georgia Southern University researchers in addressing high-demand workforce needs in information technology and computer science fields.