College of Engineering News

The CSULB College of Engineering's mission is to develop innovators who design and implement practical solutions to meet the societal challenges of today and tomorrow. The articles below highlight the accomplishments of students and faculty and new developments within COE. Have a news item to share? Email margo.mccall@csulb.edu. Connect with COE on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube for more news.

News Archive (2005-18)

CSULB Partners with the BOSS Program to improve STEM outcomes for underrepresented youth

The College of Engineering has teamed up with local nonprofit Business of Student Success (BOSS) to help get more underserved communities into the field and the profession. Founded in 2017, the BOSS program focuses on improving STEM outcomes for BIPOC youth. 

Full Professor Spotlight 2023: Shadi Saadeh

Shadi Saadeh

College of Engineering 2023 Commencement

More than 1200 graduates and their families filled Angel Stadium on May 15, to celebrate the College of Engineering Commencement. 

No One Left Behind

A College of Engineering Discussion on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

BEACH Women in Engineering Conference

Designed to tackle barriers to entry for female engineers, over 150 students attended the third-ever BEACH Women in Engineering Conference on Saturday, April 29. By connecting future engineers with women who've trailblazed in the profession, it provided an opportunity to receive coaching, network and celebrate achievements. 

NSF Grant helps CARS Lab keep tech hardware safe

Earlier this month, Amin Rezaei, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Engineering and Computer Science, was awarded $173,000 from the National Science Foundation for his work in computer hardware security. 

RENEW Award Will Create Climate-Ready Engineers

CSULB Civil Engineering Assistant Professor Laurie Huning and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) research scientist Alan Rhoades have received an $800,000 grant to prepare climate-ready engineers for water resources applications.

CSULB Mechanical Engineering Alumni Has Robotics Touch

Tangible Research CTO and founder Jeremy Fishel traces his interest in tactile sensors and haptics to his work on a prosthetic hands project while a CSULB Mechanical Engineering undergraduate. 

SWE Event Gives Local High School Students a Taste of Engineering

Nearly 150 students from area high schools learned about creating rocket motors, retaining walls, drinking water, and more at Women Engineers @ the Beach Friday. The annual event, organized by the CSULB Society of Women Engineers (SWE) chapter, is designed to inspire students to study engineering.

CECEM Students to Participate in OC Sustainability Decathlon

The CSULB College of Engineering has been selected as one of 18 colleges and universities to compete in the inaugural Orange County Sustainability Decathlon, in which student teams will build innovative renewable-energy-powered homes that will be displayed at the Orange County Fairground