Archive for July, 2025

Engineering Students Show Smarts in Earning SMART Scholarships

Two University of Texas at Dallas students have been awarded Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarships from the Department of Defense. Computer engineering doctoral student Victoria Gammenthaler BS’23 and mechanical engineering senior Kevin Dinh, both students in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, received the scholarship.

Jonsson School Recognizes Stellar Faculty, Staff and Students

Leaders at the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas recognized faculty, staff and graduate students at its annual meeting and awards ceremony held in the spring.
Dr. Stephanie G. Adams, dean of the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science and Lars Magnus Ericsson Chair, congratulated the award winners and thanked everyone for their perseverance and contributions during the year. She reminded participants of her charge to make 2024-25 a “Year of Creativity” and highlighted that engineers and computer scientists are highly creative people, despite stereotypes of left-brained STEM professionals.

From Computers to Carnegie Hall, Comet Finds New Keys to Success as Pianist

Computer science senior Jack Le in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science  has been named a recipients of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation award.

SaiLakshmi Santhanakrishnan’s Grace Series Talk Celebrates Purpose-Driven Success

SaiLakshmi Santhanakrishnan’s Grace Series Talk Celebrates Purpose-Driven Success In the final installment of the spring 2025 Grace Series, SaiLakshmi Santhanakrishnan, head of environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability at Amazech and co-founder of the mentorship platform WeInspire Guru, delivered a powerful and inspiring talk titled “Off-Script: Creating Your Own Path in STEM, Leadership and […]