Engineering Technology

Two faculty grant proposals worth $138,303 approved

NATCHITOCHES – Two faculty grant proposals from Northwestern State University worth $138,303 have been approved for funding by the State Board of Regents through the Regents Support Fund.

The proposal, “Enhancement of Methods Course Offerings through the Acquisition of Musical Instruments” by Dr. J. Mark Thompson, professor of music – low brass in the Dear School of […]

Certificate program in Remote Systems Science and Technology gains approval

NATCHITOCHES – A certificate program in Remote Systems Science and Technology at Northwestern State University has been approved by the Louisiana Board of Regents. According to NSU Professor of Archaeology and Anthropology Dr. Tommy Ike Hailey, the RSST undergraduate certificate program will provide students with a foundation in aerial, terrestrial and underwater remote systems applications, […]

Northwestern State to host Regional STEM Center in Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA – Northwestern State University has been selected to host the Louisiana Board of Regents LaSTEM Network Center for Region 6. The center will be housed in Alexandria at NSU’s Cenla Campus.

The Louisiana Regional Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Network will be a system of STEM leadership entities strategically positioned across Louisiana, […]

NSU hosts annual Robotics Competition online

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology hosted the sixth annual Robotics Competition and Smart Structure Show (RC&SC3) through online delivery this year.  Nine teams participated in the competition that promotes STEM-related activities intended to guide students towards careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The competition was open to all middle schools […]

Kristy Willis pursuing goals through AMT program

NATCHITOCHES – Kristy Willis knew she needed a college education to make a better life for her family. While attending a career fair, she heard about a program through which she could work, attend classes and earn credentials that could potentially lead to a bachelor’s degree.  She enrolled in the Advanced Manufacturing Technician program, a […]

Engineering Technology will host virtual open house Oct. 19

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host a virtual open house in conjunction with Manufacturing Month.  The virtual event will highlight programs of study, career opportunities and post-baccalaureate certifications.

The virtual open house will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19.  Guests can join through the following portals.

WebEx

https://tinyurl.com/y4d25v2f

Meeting Number: 146 777 […]

ET hosts successful virtual STEM Camp

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s virtual STEM camp was a success, according to Dr. Jafar Al-Sharab, head of the Department of Engineering Technology. It was the first virtual camp of its kind hosted at NSU, Al-Sharab said. The annual event is designed to interest youngsters in science, technology, engineering and mathematics using teamwork, problem solving […]

NSU will host virtual Robotics Camp

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host its annual STEM Robotics Camp virtually.  The Robotics Camp will take place from 9 a.m.-noon June 24-26.  Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the camp will be conducted remotely for children ages 8-14.

Registration is free and will end June 15 or when the camp is full. […]

NSU science, technology students, faculty use biomedical, software skills during pandemic

NATCHITOCHES – Science and engineering technology students and faculty at Northwestern State University are lending their expertise to help healthcare providers and the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anna Dugas, an assistant professor of physics, created a COVID-19 face shield and requested permission to use university’s Lutzbot Taz 6 3-D FDM printer to print 28 face […]

ET student, faculty earn ASEE-CIEC honors

NATCHITOCHES – Aura Hernandez of Natchitoches, a graduate student at Northwestern State University, earned the Best Poster Award at the Conference for Industry Education Collaboration sponsored by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE-CIEC) in Orlando, Florida, last month.  Hernandez’s poster, “Evaluation of Paint Primers on Weathered Wood,” was judged on the originality of her […]

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