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SMU Lyle researchers and computer science students built an Infrastructure Dashboard Prototype to identify 62 infrastructure deserts in Dallas, then brought together experts to foster dialogue and take action
The largest association for Hispanic leadership in STEM recognized SHPE SMU for excellence in exemplifying its core values
The SMU Lyle computer science student created Cubed, a personalized platform that uses AI to improve user experience
November 28, 2023
Dr. Jessie Zarazaga honored with Urban Design Award from the Greater Dallas Planning Council
Dr. Zarazaga received the Dunnigan Community Engagement Award for her commitment to service and leadership in the Dallas community
November 14, 2023
SMU, research partners using artificial intelligence to make traffic intersections safer, more efficient
$1.2M Federal Highway Administration grant to SMU, Georgia Tech and University of Tulsa to fund 3-year study
November 08, 2023
SMU Lyle nanorobotics professor awarded prestigious research grant to make gene therapy safer
SMU nanotechnology expert MinJun Kim and his team have been awarded a $1.8 million, R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
November 07, 2023
John Reynolds ’23: An innovator on a mission to safeguard cyberspace
Reynolds, a U.S. Air Force veteran, transitioned his security expertise to the private sector while earning an M.S. in Cybersecurity from SMU Lyle
November 03, 2023
SMU lab creating large synthetic datasets to reduce bias, preserve privacy in AI facial recognition systems
Researchers using sophisticated computational technology can generate hundreds of thousands of synthetic images in a short time to improve how facial recognition models perform and recognize race and gender
Dr. Smits demonstrates how policymakers and environmental practitioners can utilize her research to protect human health and the planet
October 24, 2023
Empowering Students with the SMU Lyle Thrive Scholars Program
The Thrive Scholars peer-mentoring program, which helps traditionally underrepresented students in the fields of engineering and computer science, has grown immensely since its inception two years ago
October 16, 2023
SMU Lyle’s Dr. Jia Zhang and NASA Collaborators Awarded Patent for Alexa-Like Virtual Research Assistant
MATA, a research assistant powered by artificial intelligence, turns NASA’s earth science data into useable knowledge for scientists
October 12, 2023
Music Strikes a Chord with SMU Lyle Engineering Majors
Engineering majors make up nearly half of the SMU Mustang Band, proving that creative pursuits resonate with analytic minds
October 02, 2023
SMU working with transportation nonprofit Feonix Mobility Rising, other universities to improve health disparities in Dallas and Detroit
Janille Smith-Colin, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at SMU, is part of a team that has just received a $6 million award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) ComPASS program to improve health disparities in Dallas and Detroit.
The two grants, both more than $1 million, will allow researchers to address critical issues in gene therapy and traffic management using AI and machine learning
September 26, 2023
SMU Lyle Professor Honored with Prestigious Civil Engineering Award for Groundbreaking Research on Resilient Infrastructure
Professor Nicos Makris’ research on ancient structures has helped modern-day buildings stand strong, even in the dynamics of harsh environments or during natural disasters.
“I had always kept in my heart my desire to get my engineering degree and find a way to make a larger positive impact on society, to help the people around me and to protect our planet. That’s why I came to SMU.” -Tania Caldua
September 12, 2023
Driving Sustainable Solutions: Inside SMU Lyle's Inspiring Sustainability + Development Program
For the past decade, SMU Lyle’s unique sustainability program has taken a multidisciplinary, hands-on approach to building self-sustainable communities.
September 05, 2023
SMU Lyle Alumna uses AI, operations research strategies to accelerate her forensic technology career at Ernst & Young
Dr. McIntosh is a senior manager in Ernst & Young’s Forensic & Integrity Services practice, where she leads forensic data analytics for the southwest region.
August 30, 2023
Powering data-driven research and learning
The O’Donnell Foundation advances SMU’s digital future with a $30 million gift to name and endow SMU’s data science institute and support engineering excellence.
Morgan David Jones, an incoming freshman at SMU Lyle School of Engineering and one of the most decorated Eagle Scouts in the Boy Scouts of America history, dreams of a career in water conservation.
July 06, 2023
SMU’s MADI program delivers Human-Centered Design solutions for social impact organizations at Pegasus Park
Dallas' Pegasus Park leaders recently turned to students of SMU's unique Master of Arts in Design and Innovation (MADI) program to help reimagine how they might collaborate with their Water Cooler neighbors.
June 27, 2023
Nurturing a competitive edge: SMU Lyle combines technical training with leadership and soft skills preparation
SMU Lyle’s Hart Center for Engineering Leadership gives engineering students a competitive edge by supplementing their technical education with leadership certification and soft skills training.
June 09, 2023
How J.-C. Chiao and a Team of Graduate Research Students are Pioneering Physiotronics to Treat Pain, Gastroparesis
Dr. J.-C. Chiao and his team of graduate research students at SMU Lyle School of Engineering are pioneering the creation of medical implants that will give people with chronic conditions a new option for returning to their normal routines.
June 06, 2023
SMU launches new cyber autonomy range
Supported by IBM software, range to help 'smart' devices against attack
Measuring a city’s resilience is important for planning responses to future events and revealing potential vulnerabilities.
SMU Lyle alumnus Noah Bartos (’18) works as the technical program manager for Project Kuiper, a satellite broadband network in development at Amazon. Noah's passion for engineering began with high school robotics and flourished during his time at SMU Lyle, where he majored in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics before entering the master’s program in Systems Engineering.
May 11, 2023
SMU to partner with UNT, regional universities and organizations to transform Texoma logistics
$1 million NSF Engines Development Award to advance workforce and mobility systems in North Texas and Oklahoma
As president of the SMU Chapter of Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers, Sofia Murillo-Sanchez has worked tirelessly to maximize the organization’s impact and make a difference in people’s lives. As she prepares to enter her senior year, the Computer Science major hopes to one day work on global development projects that will change the world.
May 04, 2023
Unique Datacenter Systems Engineering program prepares grad students for the future of digital infrastructure
ChatGPT gave the world early insights into the power of generative artificial intelligence (AI). As generative AI continues to expand, datacenters around the globe will continue to evolve to support new capabilities. At SMU Lyle, we’re preparing tomorrow’s engineers by offering the nation’s only master’s degree program focusing on datacenter systems engineering.