Kendra Sharp
Kendra Sharp receiving a shield presented by Prof. M. Bilal Khan during her visit to the new Centre for Energy Systems at the National University of Science and Technology in Islamabad.

Many people are familiar with hydroelectric power, and we can thank large dams for a lot of the energy we enjoy in homes. An Oregon State associate professor in mechanical engineering, Kendra Sharp, has been working with a smaller and more sustainable form of hydro energy called micro or pico hydropower that can improve energy accessibility all over the world. Continue reading

Clean drinking water is something we can take for granted, especially living in the rainy state of Oregon. It’s hard to imagine having to hike up mountains or to travel miles away from home to bring water to your family—but this is a reality for many communities across the globe. Over the last several years, Engineers Without Borders (EWB) has been working to improve access to safe and clean drinking water for such communities, having wrapped up a successful project in El Salvador and poised to start a new effort in Lela, Kenya. Continue reading

Greetings!

I am pleased to share with you the OSU College of Engineering’s 2011 Annual Report, which you can read by visiting engineering.oregonstate.edu/2011annualreport or clicking on the image below. I hope the stories of our exceptional people inform you of the good work we do and inspire a sense of commitment to your College of Engineering. As always, we appreciate your support.

Go Beavs!

Scott A. Ashford
Interim Dean
Oregon State University
College of Engineering

Congratulations to our 2012 College of Engineering Oregon Stater honorees!

Each year, the College of Engineering recognizes outstanding alumni who have used their education to excel professionally and provide inspirational leadership to others. Their work has enormous benefit across Oregon State University, the State of Oregon, and beyond. In celebration of excellence and success, we will recognize this year’s honorees on Friday, February 24, at our annual Oregon Stater Awards dinner. I invite you to read about their accomplishments and impact in this awards magazine published by the Oregon Stater premier sponsor, the Portland Tribune and Community Newspapers. Continue reading