Texas Engineering Executive Education

✨ Graduate Spotlight ✨

We’re proud to celebrate Rabita Saleh, a graduate of the Engineering Management program.

As part of her capstone project, Rabita conducted impactful research titled “Jurisdictional Exposure in Grid-Scale Solar Inverter Supply Chains in Texas.” Under the guidance of Dr. R. Britt Freund, Full Professor of Practice and Assistant Dean at the McCombs School of Business, she analyzed vulnerabilities in solar infrastructure and collaborated with stakeholders, including ERCOT.

Her work gained statewide attention and led to an invitation from Senator Charles Schwertner’s office to present before the Texas Senate Committee on Business and Commerce on April 1, 2026, during a hearing on securing critical infrastructure and supply chain integrity. She presented alongside fellow ENM graduate Sumedh Sunil Gosavi, whose research focused on large power transformer supply chains.

The Engineering Management program is a true intersection of business and engineering—bridging the expertise of the McCombs School of Business and the Cockrell School of Engineering to prepare leaders who solve complex, real-world challenges.

Rabita’s accomplishments exemplify the impact of interdisciplinary education on energy resilience, policy, and innovation. Join us in congratulating her on this outstanding achievement!

Thank you to our Steering Committee, Jim Wiethorn, P.E., ICC Forensics; Juan Carlos Araiza, EFI Global., Stewart Verhulst, P.E., Nelson Forensics; Kerry Lee, P.E., Forensix Consulting and Ryan Kalina, P.E., Forensix Consulting and Lecturer, Cockrell School of Engineering, for a successful Forensics Conference in 2026. See you next year!

The 2026 Forensics Conference is underway in Austin and online. Thank you to our Steering Committee and Sponsors for putting on this successful conference!

Walter P Moore, Kennedy Richter Construction, LLC, Thornton Tomasetti, Forensic Engineering Company, ICC Forensics, LLC, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. Forensix Consulting, LLC Nelson Forensics, LLC

This past Friday, we celebrated the accomplishments of our Fall Master's graduates from our Engineering Management, Software Engineering and Mechanical Engineering degrees. As a community, we also recognized Rebecca Geier and Norm Kaderlan for their exceptional service to the Engineering Management program. Their leadership has been an inspiration to our community.

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TxEEE Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Program Director, Ofodike Exekoye, shares expertise in an AP news article, discussing battery storage safety.

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Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage projects Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly being used to store power for electrical grids, but some localities are concerned about fire risks.

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October 30, November 6, and 7. Online, Instructor-Led.
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For more than 10 years, FE Exam Prep Fundamentals of Engineering has helped graduating and recently graduated students, as well as professional engineers, prepare for the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE Exam), also referred to as the Engineer-in-Training Exam (EIT).

This fall, the prep course will be held on four consecutive Saturdays, starting on October 4, ending on October 25. Sessions are taught live online by Cockrell School of Engineering faculty, with recordings available for later review.

Learn more and register here: https://okt.to/DKcr62