USD Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering

On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, and announced that the enslaved black people in the state were free by executive decree, representing the official ending of slavery in America. Today, we celebrate Juneteenth in recognition of that historic day.

Using artificial intelligence, a team of #SMSECompSci students are setting out to revolutionize the waste collection and recycling industry.

Great news from one of our #SMSECompSci majors Sara Vanaki is a NOAA Undergraduate Scholar! 2021 Scholars receive a two-year academic scholarship for their junior and senior years, paid summer internship opportunities and funding to participate in two national scientific conferences. Way to go Sara!!!

Engineers ... are not mere technicians and should not approve or lend their name to any project that does not promise to be beneficent to man and the advancement of civilization. John Fowler

Save the Date: July 10th. The USD Alumni Association hosts the 13th annual USD Wine Classic virtually as we toast one another from coast to coast. Experience an entertaining program with fun guided wine and cheese tastings, wine pull, interactive games, fun giveaways, musical performances, and Silent and Live Auctions, all from the convenience of your own living room. Click below for more details.

Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country and this world. Sharon Salzberg #TorerosTogether #USDVotes #USDEngr #SMSECompSci

We invite you to explore the latest innovative concepts that will be presented by our #USDEngr and #SMSECompSci seniors at our Engineering & Computing Expo this Friday, Nov. 6th from 2:30 - 5:00. Student teams will unveil their preliminary work conducted on their Capstone Design and simulation projects in poster format. Come support our inventive students!

Join ASME's Fall Mentor Night Monday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m.! This is their marquee event for the semester, where they will be bringing in 10-12 different industry professionals to network and connect with the students. It's a great opportunity for students to build their network, and they have had many internships stem from these nights. See flyer for details. #USDEngr #USDEngrSocieties

Have a safe and Happy Halloween! #USDEngr #SMSECompSci

Check it out Ignite Innovation is tomorrow at 12:30! This exciting speaker series features inspirational entrepreneurs and visionaries. Meet Mara Aspinall, Co-Founder of BlueStone Venture Partners LLC and CEO of Health Catalysts Group. Learn about her instrumental role within the field of health information technology and healthcare diagnostics. Mara is a co-author of Rockefeller Foundation's report on COVID-19! Register today! #USDeTrack #IgniteInnovation https://toreronetwork.sandiego.edu/s/1374/hybrid/index.aspx

So delighted to host long-time Baja sponsor on campus today for a fun test drive! Glad she could finally give it a spin after supporting the team for so many years! #USDEngr #EngineersRock

It's that time of year to check out the annual Engineering and Computing Expo! Friday, Nov. 6 from 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. Explore the latest innovative concepts presented by our engineering and computer science seniors as they unveil their preliminary work of their Capstone Design Projects in poster format. ISYE seniors will also present their exciting simulation projects at the Expo. #USDEngr #SMSECompSci

Mark your calendar for October 29th from 4-5 pm for "In Conversation", a culminating conversation around LGBTQ + History Month.

Calling all USD student entrepreneurs! Want to learn about the Torero Entrepreneurship Challenge (TECh) coming April 8, 2021? Come to the #usdTECh Orientation Session on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 12:30-2:00 to sharpen your venture ideas and build your pitch for the chance to win up to $45,000 in awards this spring! Engineered by #USDeTrack! Don't miss out. Register today! #USDEngr #SMSECompSci

Mark your calendar for Nov. 5 at 12:30 for the book launch of Socially Just Mining: Rhetoric or Reality? by authors Dr. Caroline Baillie, Eric Feinblatt (Waste for Life), Dr. J. Alex Mejia and Glevys Rondon. Author and guest speaker Glevys Rondon is the founder of LAMMP, an international organization aiming to empower and improve the lives of women affected by mining in rural Latin America. Q + A to follow. #USDExSJ

A big round of applause for Dr. John Glick, Dr. Susan Lord, and Rhonda Harley for being honored at last night's Mortar Board Annual Faculty Appreciation Dinner. They have been recognized for their academic excellence, superior leadership and dedicated service. Congratulations, we are so proud of you all! #USDEngr #SMSECompSci #SMSEinThisTogether

Spice up your afternoon and join us for our second Dishing with Dean tomorrow, Oct. 22 from 4-5:00 p.m. Dean Roberts is not your average engineer he loves to cook and wants to share that passion with you. No cooking experience necessary. Join in or sit back and have fun! There's still time to RSVP https://buff.ly/35kav8X #EngineersRock #USDEngr

On Oct. 15, #USDExSJ held an inspiring speaker event and scholars awards presentation, with Dr. Alex Mejia leading the talk about his research to combat engineering stereotypes and addressing the "Pobrecito" Syndrome. The awards segment recognized students and faculty who have become leaders in creating systemic change. Read more. #Changemakers #USDEngr