Swanson School of Engineering

Pitt’s own Kent Harries (@PittCivilEnvEng) recently joined British TV producer and director Tom Gorham on the YouTube channel @whystufffails to discuss the collapse of Pittsburgh’s Fern Hollow Bridge. news.engineering.pitt.edu/why-a-pittsbur…

Congratulations to Pitt’s Soumik Chakraborty (@PittMEMS )! He was awarded a prestigious SMART Scholarship by the U.S. Department of War, which covers tuition and provides an annual stipend, an internship, and guaranteed employment after graduation. news.engineering.pitt.edu/pitts-soumik-c…

The 12th edition of Ingenium: The Journal of Undergraduate Research, is hot off the press! Congratulations to this years undergrad researchers and thanks to the editorial team for their hard work! issuu.com/pittswanson/do…

Since 2019, the challenge of creating an autonomous robot sailboat from scratch has drawn students across majors, backgrounds, and experience with sailing and robotics to join Pitt SailBot. news.engineering.pitt.edu/the-robot-sets…

Congratulations to 2026 George Washington Award winner Cailey Dolata (@ChemePitt) and finalists Katie McGuire (@PittMEMS) and Garret Phipps (@PittCivilEnvEng). The ESWP recognized these remarkable students at their annual banquet. news.engineering.pitt.edu/pitts-cailey-d…

Last month, the Swanson School (@PittCivilEnvEng) convened approximately 170 leaders from across the transportation sector for the 2026 Transportation Forum. The event connected academic and transportation leaders to share ideas and solve problems. news.engineering.pitt.edu/pitts-swanson-…

Real Problems, Engineered Solutions. 75 capstone projects. 5 departments. One night at the Pete. Congrats to our Spring 2026 #DesignExpo winners: Best Overall: E-Z CVC (@PittBioE) People's Choice: Landslide (@PittCivilEnvEng) news.engineering.pitt.edu/real-problems-…

Since 1915, Pitt students and faculty have connected with ham radio enthusiasts from around the world. This month, they had the unique opportunity to try to connect with the Orion spacecraft as it traveled to the moon and back! news.engineering.pitt.edu/making-connect…

The amazing work of our students was on display at the Annual First-Year Engineering Conference. Students presented papers and design prototypes, and Pitt alumnus Colin Huwyler, CEO and co-founder of Optimus Technologies, delivered the keynote address. news.engineering.pitt.edu/annual-first-y…

@PittInnovates @PittEngineering Startup of the Year! 🏆 We're continuing our April look back at the moments that shaped Surface Design Solutions — and this one meant a lot to the whole team. #SurfacesMatter #Manufacturing #AIinManufacturing #PittsburghTech #PghStartups

Pitt’s Infrastructure Sensing Collaboration (UPISC) is excited to host its 2026 Workshop, June 2 – 3, at the Energy Innovation Center in Pittsburgh, in collaboration with the National Energy Technology Laboratory and supported by Pitt’s INSITES Consortium. news.engineering.pitt.edu/connecting-sec…

Congrats to Pitt students Margo Levenson and Koh Bauman (@PittMEMS)! Both received Ellwood Metallurgy Scholarships and will gain hands-on experience doing paid internships with Ellwood this summer. news.engineering.pitt.edu/two-pitt-mater…

Engineering in the 412 since 1846 - long before it was the 412.

Every aneurysm is different — now, the care should be too. Aneurisk, a Pitt BioE startup led by Nathan Liang, Timothy Chung, David Vorp & Micah Guffey, uses imaging, biomechanics & AI to deliver personalized aneurysm insights to clinicians. @pittengineering

It was exciting to represent @PittEngineering in this wonderful challenge and win the runner-up prize.

Pitt medical researchers get a signing day to recognize their work in the marketplace! triblive.com/news/education… #pittinnovates @PittHealthSci @PittPsychiatry @PittNeurosurg @PittEngineering @PittEngrDean @eyeandear

Pitt’s Kent Harries (@PittCivilEnvEng) is helping lead the charge to advance bamboo testing and design standards worldwide. His work is creating a path to safer, more affordable, and sustainable construction while inspiring a new generation of engineers. news.engineering.pitt.edu/new-shoots-for…

Congrats to Samuel Dickerson (@PittECE)! ASEE has recognized him with its 2026 North Central Section Outstanding Teaching Award, which celebrates exceptional teachers who help transform how engineering is taught. news.engineering.pitt.edu/asee-recognize…

Proud of our faculty, students, and staff - the Swanson School moved up to #42 in the latest @usnews graduate rankings and remains among the Top 25 public engineering programs nationally. #H2P news.engineering.pitt.edu/swanson-school…

A Pitt team led by Mostafa Bedewy (@PittMEMS) and Tracy Cui (@PittBioE) has developed a new manufacturing strategy that reveals where and how laser-induced graphene forms on polymers, opening new opportunities for flexible biosensors. news.engineering.pitt.edu/stitching-prec…