Civil and Mechanical Engineering
May 13, 2021
The Sky(scraper) is The Limit for PNW Alumna Sydney Valiska
Sydney Valiska of New Lenox, IL was a creative child with a knack for incorporating math and science into problem solving activities. When it came time for college, she decided to follow in the footsteps of her mother and pursue an education in the field of engineering.
March 31, 2021
Couple’s Donation Helps PNW Establish State-of-the-Art Engineering Design Studio
With support from PNW alumnus Stewart McMillan, BS ’77, and his wife, Kathryn, the School of Engineering has opened the PNW Design Studio, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and equipment and offering a new level of experience in design and innovation for engineering students.
March 8, 2021
PNW faculty member selected as researcher on $40 million U.S. Department of Defense-funded project
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Professor of Mechanical Engineering Harvey Abramowitz was selected to participate as a researcher in a U.S. Department of Defense-funded project aimed at advancing the adoption of lead-free electronics in defense systems.
February 8, 2021
Student Spotlight: Adam Cymerman
In addition to knowledge gained, Adam Cymerman, ’23, cherishes the connections he has made while studying mechanical engineering at Purdue Northwest.
November 18, 2020
#PNWEngineeringProud: Val Kesler
The School of Engineering is #PNWEngineeringProud of Val Kesler. She is a 2012 BS in Mechanical Engineering graduate and a product manager at Dwyer Instruments.
October 30, 2020
Purdue Northwest, Munster High School Partner To Provide Engineering Internships
Experiencing engineering at a college campus while still in high school is a unique opportunity, and Purdue University Northwest is proud to collaborate with Munster High School to bring an innovative internship program to its students at the PNW Hammond Campus.
September 14, 2020
Purdue University Northwest recognized in U.S. News & World Report Best College Rankings
Purdue University Northwest once again has been recognized among the best regional universities in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, released Sept. 14, 2020.
August 31, 2020
Alumni Spotlight: A Love of Building
The School of Engineering is #PNWEngineeringProud of Rachel Mok, Ph.D. She is a 2011 BSME graduate who recently received a mechanical engineering Ph.D. from MIT.
August 3, 2020
Summer Student Spotlight: Sydney Valiska
Sydney Valiska of New Lenox, IL is excited to enter her senior year at PNW. She chose to major in civil engineering because of the endless possibilities in this field.
