Engineering Technology

Hall Family Scholarship aims to assist women and minorities seeking careers in ET

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Tom and Katy Hall, formerly of Natchitoches, established an endowed scholarship at Northwestern State University that will benefit students pursing degrees in the Department of Engineering Technology.  The two hope the gift will enable women and minorities who are underrepresented in the engineering profession to be success in pursuing careers […]

Engineering Technology Dept. will host summer robotics camps

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will hold two summer camps for students interested in robotics.

Junior Camp for students in grades 3-7 will take place May 28-30.  Advanced Camp for students in grades 8-10 will be June 4-6.  Camps will be from 9 a.m.-noon in Williamson Hall,

Registration is free and will be […]

Annual Robotics Competition set for Nov. 29

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host its Fall Robotics Competition and Smart Structures Show (RC&S3) Wednesday, Nov. 29. All middle schools within a 200-mile radius of Natchitoches are welcome to participate.

The competition will be from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. This year’s event will include a smart […]

ET students win undergraduate research competition

NATCHITOCHES – Three graduates of Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology were recognized for research submitted to Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Society International.

Work by Matthew Lovelady of Zwolle and Nicholas Tramel and Tanner Funderburk, both of Noble, won first place in the research competition sponsored by IEOM and announced at a conference last […]

NSU, SUSLA partner on transfer agreement for Engineering Technology

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University and Southern University at Shreveport formalized a memorandum of understanding that will facilitate the transfer of an Associate of Applied Science degree from SUSLA towards a Bachelor of Science degree from NSU.  The agreement makes it easier for students with an associate degree to continue on towards earning a four-year […]

NSU partners with regional industry to present ET Career Fair

NATCHITOCHES – Christopher Sanders, a production and quality engineer with Omni Specialty Packaging in Shreveport, spoke to students in Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology during the department’s Career Fair March 29.  Sanders is a 2021 graduate of NSU’s ET program and discussed career and internship opportunities at Omni, which manufactures lubricants and chemicals […]

NSU hosts RC&S3 competition for area middle schools

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology hosted its annual Robotics Competition and Smart Structures Show (RC&S3), drawing about 75 middle schoolers to campus to put their skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to the test.

Winning teams were, Caddo Middle Magnet, first place; North DoSoto Middle School, second place, and Donnie Bickham […]

NSU’s ET Department will host Robotics Competition Nov. 30

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host the Fall 2022 Robotics Competition and Smart Structures Show on Wednesday, November 30. All middle schools within a 200-mile radius of Natchitoches are welcome to participate.

The event is planned with educational experiences and social activities for the prospective future college students. Details of the event are posted […]

Engineering Technology Symposium showcases STEM careers for high school students

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology welcome about 70 high school students from around the area to the fifth annual Engineering Technology Symposium where they discussed STEM (science, technology, engineering & mathematics) careers, introduced students to industry partners and discussed skills necessary to pursue lucrative careers in high tech manufacturing.

Students were able […]

NSU will present 5th annual ET Symposium

NATCHITOCHES – In celebration of October as National Manufacturing Month, Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology is organizing the 5th annual Engineering Technology Symposium from 8 a.m.-noon Thursday, October 20 in the Student Union Ballroom. Regional manufacturers will participate to offer information about their companies and relevant STEM career opportunities available.

Dr. Moftah Ali, assistant professor […]

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