Women in STEM Event Brings Together Alumnae, Faculty and Students to Share their Professional, Academic and Research Accomplishments
The event introduced prospective students to the unique opportunities that await them at Manhattan College.
Mechanical Engineering
Manhattan College Professor Plays a Major Role in NASA’s Artemis Program
Oleg Goushcha, an adjunct mechanical engineering professor, conducts wind tunnel testing on the Space Launch System Rocket. .
Miguel Díaz-López ’20 Awarded NASA and Department of Defense Fellowships
The Manhattan College alumnus will work alongside NASA scientists and mentors at the organization’s facility as he researches spacecraft landings.
Sydney Harwood ’21, ’22 (M.S.) One of 10 Finalists for NCAA Senior CLASS Award
The women’s soccer standout has a chance at the top honor given to a women’s soccer scholar-athlete.
Miguel Díaz-López ’20 is the Student Speaker at 2020 Undergraduate Commencement
Díaz-López is currently enrolled in the mechanical engineering Ph.D. program at Johns Hopkins University.
Engineers Building System to Convert Ocean Waves into Energy
A senior design project turned into a Department of Energy competition with 16 large universities.
Engineers Lauded for Inventiveness in Virtual University Challenge
Four senior design students offered an idea on cooling data centers in the regional event.
Miguel Díaz-López ’20 Named Manhattan College’s Undergraduate Valedictorian
Miguel Díaz-López ’20 Named Manhattan College’s Undergraduate Valedictorian.
Manhattan College Names Hongbin Xu ’19, ’20 (M.S.) Spring Commencement Valedictorian
Manhattan College Names Hongbin Xu ’19, ’20 (M.S.) Spring Commencement Valedictorian.
Women’s Week Events Begin on March 3
The celebration begins with Gayatri Gopinath delivering the annual Women and Gender Studies lecture.
Engineering a Safer Ride for Children
Manhattan College mechanical engineering students and faculty collaborate to design a motorized car seat that is safe for kids.
Lieutenant Colonel Paula Kelly to Lead Air Force ROTC Detachment
Kelly oversees all operations and policy for the detachment hosted at Manhattan College.
From LGA to GWB, Manhattan Engineer Keeps NY Moving
In her 18 years with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Amanda Rogers ’01, P.E., has practically seen it all. But her latest project has her spanning — and scaling — the world’s busiest bridge.
Young Alum Soars into Career with Military Jet Engines
Using his degrees in aerospace and mechanical engineering, Tyler McCloskey '17, '18 (M.S.) helps manage the military sector of his new career.
Miguel Diaz ’20 Earns Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
A mechanical engineering major, Diaz is one of 496 students nationwide to gain the award.
#300LaSalle: Mechanical Engineer, Student Veteran Sherry Swartwout ’19
Throughout the year, the Manhattan College community will reflect on the meaning of the Lasallian tradition.
Students Showcase Innovations in Shark Tank Style Competition
The winning idea is an app that connects automobile drivers to mechanics.
Engineers and Educators Teaching Next Generation of STEM Students
Manhattan College faculty and students are using engineering education to develop future STEM leaders.
Summer Engineering Program Provides Insight on College Courses
Rising high school juniors and seniors have the chance to learn about Manhattan College’s STEM programs.
Jaspers Helping Build Higgins Engineering and Science Center
A variety of students and alumni are putting their knowledge to work on South Campus.
Students Showcase Inventions to Assist Disabled
Two teams of Manhattan College students worked with a New York State agency to improve workplace efficiency for disabled people.
Manhattan Receives $3.5 Million Grant for Leo Renovations
The Higher Education Capital Matching Grant will be used toward the continued South Campus upgrades.
Summer Research Discoveries
Students from all five undergraduate schools are conducting Manhattan College research in 2018.
Students, Alumni Share Knowledge at Mechanical Engineering Day
A poster presentation and alumni panel brought together more than 200 mechanical engineers.
Engineers Match Wits in Battle of the Brains
The civil engineers emerged victorious and earned bragging rights for the year.
Manhattan College Breaks Ground on Higgins Engineering and Science Center
The future three-story facility will modernize the facilities supporting the College’s engineering and science programs.
Mechanical Engineers Use Classroom Knowledge to Win Energy Efficiency Competition
The Manhattan College team took home the top prize for the second consecutive year.
Higgins Engineering and Science Center to Enhance Technology Footprint on South Campus
The newest campus addition is the cornerstone of Manhattan College’s modernization of facilities, supporting its engineering and science programs.
Building Bridges, Connecting Jaspers
Manhattan College alumni contribute to the new Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, the largest bridge in New York State history.
Summer Engineering Program Introduces High Schoolers to College-Level Classes
Manhattan College’s long-running engineering awareness program returns to campus in June.
Women Become Accomplished Engineers in Manhattan’s Full-Service Mentoring Community
Mentors have proven to be an invaluable resource for female engineering alumni, faculty and students.
Mechanical Engineers Take Home Top Prize in Energy Savings Competition
The Manhattan College team captured a $10,000 prize.
Students Work to Improve Workplace Conditions for the Disabled
Students and faculty aim to assist custodial workers with physical and developmental disabilities.
From RA to FDNY, Alumni Continue to Serve After Graduation
Carlos Morales ’14 and Michael Scire ’13 entered the same FDNY class after previously working as resident assistants on campus.
Transfer Student Launches Startup to Design 3D-Printed Prosthetics for Veterans
Manhattan College senior River Castelonia ’17 co-founded Havenlabs in January 2016, a nonprofit focused on helping military veterans.
Mechanical Engineering Students Help to Design Rare Mouthpiece with 3-D Printer
In collaboration with mechanical engineering professors, four students successfully replicated an Adolphe Sax mouthpiece for a saxophone.
Summer Research Scholars Take On Challenges
Manhattan College's Summer Research Program includes five students working on Lasallian-focused research projects, plus a collaboration with students from Bethlehem University.
College Offers One of Top Summer Camps for Students of Color, According to The Root
Manhattan College's Summer Engineering Awareness Program continues to receive accolades.
Chief U.S. Air Force Scientist Presents on Engineering Panel
After receiving dozens of business proposals, the Business School selected eight finalists to present their ideas Shark Tank style — in front of a panel of professors, peers, and business professionals — and compete for a grand prize of $250 in each category: business and social.
TEDx Conference Draws Inspiration for Change From Across Campus
The student-organized event invited College students and faculty, as well as members of the community, to discuss topics that focused on ways of improving the world and your sense of self.
The Sky’s the Limit for Manhattan Students Interning for Dream Jobs in New York City
Four College students share their experiences working in journalism, education, fashion, and technology.
Engineering Alum Blends Mechanics and Tradition for Arthur Avenue’s Best Espresso
Mechanical engineer utilizes his education and love for coffee to continue the success of his family’s 35-year-old business in the Bronx.
Engineering Students Vie for Bragging Rights at Battle of the Brains
Nearly 200 students competed in the first-ever engineering competition, which included a series of four engineering challenges.
National Science Foundation Awards Manhattan College Grant to Fund Engineering Scholarships
College receives nearly $600,000 to fund education of future engineers.
Friendship: The Key to Academic Success?
Mechanical engineering students Cathleen Giordano ’17 and Antonio Rosa ’15, supplemental instructors in Manhattan College’s Center for Academic Success, recently presented this discovery and more to the College Reading and Learning Association at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts.
Engineering Professor Creates Technology to Replicate Rare Pieces of Antique Instruments
Sina Shahbazmohamadi, Ph.D., in collaboration with the University of Connecticut, is revolutionizing the history of music with the replication of rare antique instrument parts using a 3-D printer.
Young Alum Combines Service with Sustainability to Make Mark in Green Building Design
Just 11 years out of college, Josephine Zurica ’03 was named the new principal of Dagher Engineering.
Manhattan College Receives Second National Science Foundation Grant
College obtains funding to support and promote engineering education for middle and high school teachers.
Interdisciplinary Student Research Deciphers Mechanical Properties of Trees
Mechanical engineering student Simon Mysliwiec ’14,’15M is working with professor biology professor Lance Evans and mechanical engineering professor Zahra Shahbazi during the summer to determine the mechanical properties of 30 different tree species.
Engineering Major Uses Simulation Software to Relieve Joint Stress
Jasper Summer Research Scholar Michael Michalczyk ’14 discovers a systematic approach to inquiry.
Aspiring Engineers Learn the Basics of Green Energy
The Energy Dynamics of Green Buildings course is preparing mechanical engineering students with the tools and knowledge necessary to break into a career in green energy design.
Studying Sustainability
Manhattan College offers a vast assortment of courses across all of its disciplines in arts, business, education and health, engineering, and science that pertain to the environment, sustainability, environmental policy and justice. The following is a peek at a few of these courses, majors and minors.