As SMU and the Lyle School of Engineering move toward a fully in-person semester this fall, updates and modifications will be communicated by the University during the summer months. Visit SMU’s “Mustang Strong” website below for the latest updates.
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Lyle School of Engineering recognized with ASEE Bronze award for diversity and inclusion
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Janille Smith-Colin awarded National Academies 2021 Early-Career Research Fellowship
Dr. Janille Smith-Colin, assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has been named one of the seven recipients of the 2021 Early-Career Research Fellowships by the Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
Richard Duschl will join the National Academy of Education
Richard A. Duschl, a leader in SMU’s Lyle School of Engineering known for his continuing contributions to science education through research, has been elected a member of the National Academy of Education (NAEd).
'Lab on a Chip' test has potential to detect COVID-19 immune response faster than current antibody testing
Researchers estimate the “Lab on a Chip” test could detect immune responses to coronavirus in two to three minutes, with just a drop of blood.
Answering the call: Using artificial intelligence to fight the novel coronavirus
How could artificial intelligence and computer science at SMU join the fight against the novel coronavirus?
Darwin Deason Institute for Cyber Security lands $1 million for quantum-related cyber research
Grants from Anametric to Darwin Deason Institute aimed at breakthroughs in both cybersecurity and quantum computing.
SMU Lyle creates seismometer that can gather data on Jupiter's moon, Europa
A NASA-sponsored team at Michigan Aerospace Corporation and SMU Lyle is developing a microfabricated all-optical seismometer called Frosty that can gather data in the harsh environments encountered on icy worlds such as Europa.
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Caruth Institute for Engineering Education
Empowering U.S. high school graduates with enthusiasm and knowledge to pursue the engineering careers required to compete in a global economy.
Darwin Deason Institute for Cyber Security
Advancing the science, policy, application and education of cyber security through basic and problem-driven, interdisciplinary research.
Hunt Institute for Engineering & Humanity
A national and international hub partnering with business leaders, academia, NGOs and government to develop solutions for local and global challenges.
Hart Center for Engineering Leadership
At the Hart Center, we pair an elite technical education with exceptional leadership and professional development skills to produce world-changing engineers.
