Padnos College of Engineering
GVSU group helps develop device that improves spine surgery training
ýA Grand Valley group worked with a local inventor and alumnus to help develop a first-of-its-kind device that can improve the way surgeons are trained for spinal procedures.
Jan 25, 2018
Conference to feature first African American astronaut to travel to space
"Roger That! A Celebration of Space Exploration in Honor of Roger B. Chaffee," will take place February 16-17 at the DeVos Center.
Jan 16, 2018
GVSU receives grants to support high-tech projects
Several Grand Valley initiatives were recently awarded grants from the Grand Rapids SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) to support student, faculty and staff projects that focus on the development of medical devices.
Jan 9, 2018
Hundreds to gather for FIRST Robotics kick-off event at GVSU
Nearly 700 high school students and parents will gather at Grand Valley State University January 6 to participate in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics Competition kick-off event.
Jan 3, 2018
Laker Effect Challenge winning team earns $3,000
The winning Laker Effect Challenge idea was a Kirkhof College of Nursing project that promotes and supports breastfeeding within the community.
Dec 7, 2017
GVSU receives $1 million grant to support STEM students
A new project at Grand Valley will financially help academically talented, low-income students seeking an education in science or engineering, while providing them with mentoring and hands-on learning and research opportunities. The project received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation. The program will create a set of progressively increasing four-year scholarships for at least 50 Grand Valley students.
Dec 4, 2017
Dean recognized for being champion of talent development
Paul Plotkowski, dean of the Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering and Computing, was awarded the MFG Talent Champion Award from the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA).
Nov 21, 2017
Students' programming skills tested during computing contest
About 100 students from universities across the region gathered at Grand Valley October 28 to compete in a programming contest, hosted by the School of Computing and Information Systems.
Nov 7, 2017
GVSU Accountability Report shows continued strong performance
Grand Valley's annual Accountability Report shows the university is delivering on its promise of a quality public education for students, and is a public good for the people of Michigan.
Nov 3, 2017
Engineering, physical therapy students build un-boo-lievable costumes for children
A group of engineering students from Grand Valley is working with children at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to make the young patients' Halloween costume ideas come to life.
Oct 20, 2017
