Engineering professor draws upon Coast Guard experience in classroom
Following a career as a U.S. Coast Guard officer, Michael Zamperini transitioned to data analytics with Liberty University and was most recently hired as a professor in the School of Engineering’s industrial and systems engineering (ISE) department. Zamperini earned…
School of Engineering Dean Mark Horstemeyer honored at conference in Thailand
Liberty University School of Engineering Dean Dr. Mark Horstemeyer was honored twice at the Nov. 27-Dec. 1 Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit (SIPS) International Conference in Phuket, Thailand, which focused on sustainability through science and technology. In addition to having an…
Engineering student works with explosives in Department of Energy internship
Nineteen-year-old Nathanael Breed didn’t expect to play with C-4 explosives as a college sophomore, or work for a top government agency. But by the grace of God, and a network connection through Liberty University’s School of Engineering, Breed landed an…
From rockets to rollercoasters, School of Engineering teams launch innovative designs for competitions
A dozen competition teams led by Liberty University School of Engineering students have hit the ground running this semester with the research and development of a variety of projects — from virtual rollercoasters to rockets and concrete canoes. The teams…
Create Fest combines engineering minds, business savvy to develop marketable inventions
Developing successful business models for engineering inventions takes partnership and collaboration, which is what this week’s Create Fest at Liberty University is all about. On Thursday, student teams from adjunct professor Marc Jantomaso’s Introduction to Engineering (ENGR 102) class showcased…
Liberty hosts events celebrating the wonders of God’s creation and the truths of science
Late last week, Liberty University hosted the Creation Research Society’s annual conference, welcoming members from the worldwide scientific society for workshops and presentations including astronomy, biology, geology, and engineering. Nearly 200 guests joined the conference held Thursday through Saturday….
School of Engineering’s first Ph.D. graduate turns from protégé to professor
Dr. Tate Fonville, who became the Liberty University School of Engineering’s (LUSE) first Ph.D. graduate in May and recently began his new role as an assistant professor in mechanical engineering, sees a world of potential for the department as it…
New high-tech microscope gives School of Engineering, LUCOM competitive edge in research
Liberty University’s School of Engineering (LUSE) recently installed a Field Emission Gun (FEG) Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) that will be one of the most versatile of its kind in laboratories and research institutions throughout North America. The device, manufactured…
Engineering students embark on internships at Los Alamos National Laboratory
After finishing their finals in May, two Liberty University School of Engineering students packed their bags and traveled west for internships with Los Alamos National Laboratory, one of the world’s leading institutions for science and technology. Los Alamos is the…
Engineering, business students get close-up look at General Motors operations on Detroit trip
Thirty-two students from Liberty University’s School of Engineering and School of Business were invited on a special tour of General Motors’ Milford Proving Grounds and manufacturing facility near Detroit on Sept. 17, thanks to the generosity of Hendrick Motorsports and…