Boise State College of Engineering

From advancing heat exchanger technologies to uncovering the mysteries of bioactive proteins, two current Broncos and four former Broncos are pushing the boundaries of discovery across engineering disciplines. Their work represents the innovation, curiosity, and impact driving research at Boise State University and across the country.

🐴 Noah Montrose, Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering
🐴 Nathan Sakaguchi, Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering
🟠 Nuha Akhtar, University of California, Berkeley
🔵 Giada Brandes, Purdue University
🟠 Karlee Macaw, University of California, Santa Barbara
🔵 Aza Tulepbergenov, Brown University

Proud to see our Broncos shaping the future of STEM. Read more about their awards here: https://bit.ly/4dmfyKv

We're extending a special congratulations to Construction Management alum Neil Nelson '94 on being named a 2026 CEO of Influence by the Idaho Business Review! For 16 years, Idaho Business Review has recognized leaders across industries who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to their organizations and communities.

As an alum, Nelson has given back to the Boise State University community, ensuring the future of Idaho's construction industry is built by Boise State Broncos. This support culminated in a multi-million-dollar gift to support the new ESI Construction Management Building, slated for an opening in the fall of 2026.

Celebrate this milestone achievement with us and help us congratulate Neil and ESI on this well-earned recognition. Learn more about Neil's path to leadership here: https://bit.ly/4dSa1vc

隆重介紹我們的最新合作夥伴 (Proudly Introducing Our Newest Partners)

Boise State University has forged new partnerships to expand its global impact.

Leaders from Boise State and Minghsin University of Science and Technology officially signed a historic partnership agreement focused on advancing student opportunities, research collaboration, and innovation in engineering and technology to advance Idaho's semiconductor ecosystem.

This partnership builds upon more than 40 years of economic and educational ties between Idaho and Taiwan. As Idaho’s second-largest trading partner, Taiwan established a sister-state relationship with Idaho in the early 1980s.

Read the full impact here: https://bit.ly/4wstOss

A special thank you to WSP in the U.S. for helping us close out the academic year with an amazing takeover of the IG and LinkedIn yesterday. The inside look of employee culture, impactful projects, and real-world experiences available to their teams was incredible. From infrastructure to sustainability, WSP showcased how they are shaping communities across the world.

We're grateful to have your partnership and look forward to the rest of this great year!

If you missed the takeover, check out their main feed posts and the Highlight Reel pinned to our IG profile.

𝙑𝙄𝙎𝙄𝙊𝙉𝘼𝙍𝙔 𝙀𝙈𝙋𝙇𝙊𝙔𝙀𝙍 𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙉𝙀𝙍𝙎𝙃𝙄𝙋 𝙏𝘼𝙆𝙀𝙊𝙑𝙀𝙍

Join us tomorrow starting at 10AM right here on LinkedIn and Instagram as our 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱–𝟮𝟲 ᴠɪꜱɪᴏɴᴀʀʏ ᴇᴍᴘʟᴏʏᴇʀ ᴘᴀʀᴛɴᴇʀ, WSP, takes over the account for the day.

A global leader in engineering, environment, and professional services, WSP is shaping the future of infrastructure, transportation, and sustainable communities. Follow along as they share insights into their impactful projects, workplace culture, and career opportunities across the U.S.

Our faculty and employees' exceptional contributions is important at Boise State University. During Employee Appreciation Week we recognize those who go above and beyond their day-to-day duties to serve the campus community through awards and campus wide recognition.

This year 23 COEN faculty and staff celebrated years of service to our community of 5, 10, 15, 20 years of service. Four members of our team celebrated 25-plus years of service, including 40 years of service!

🐴 Amy Moll- 25 years
🐴 Paul Robertson- 25 years
🐴 Jyh-haw Yeh- 25 years
🐴 Noreen Camacho- 40 years

It is incredible to work alongside world-class faculty and staff everyday. Congratulations to all Boise State faculty and staff, including campus award honorees, for reaching your career milestones. Your tangible and visible impact reaches all corners of the great state of Idaho.

Check out this year's Boise State faculty and staff award winners: https://lnkd.in/g-8E8DEN

Boise State University's innovation is sparking impact on the national stage.

A multidisciplinary student team from Boise State ECE and the School of Computing, Team Synaptic, was named a Top 10 Finalist in the prestigious Semiconductor Solutions Challenge 2026—competing alongside more than 150 students from across the country.

From advanced semiconductor packaging to automated chip design workflows, these graduate students are tackling real-world industry challenges with cutting-edge, physics-informed solutions.

Team Synaptic's recognition highlights our growing leadership in semiconductor innovation and workforce development. Check the comments to see the team's full story.

Our leadership from the College of Engineering, together with our colleagues in Corporate & Foundation Partnerships and Government Relations, recently had the chance to spend time with some of our incredible industry partners across the state.

The team traveled from state line to state line visiting towns like Soda Springs, Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, and up to the Palouse in Moscow and Pullman, Washington. Each stop told its own story of innovation, resilience, and a shared investment in our state's future.

These conversations remind us why our work matters. COEN is committed to showing up, listening, and learning what drives Idaho’s economy. By building meaningful partnerships across the state, our students aren't just prepared, but sought after as the first and best choice for careers in Idaho and our workforce. Together with our partners, we're helping position Idaho as a national competitor with global impact, while strengthening our role as a trusted contributor to communities across the state.

We're grateful for the people who welcomed us, shared their perspectives, and continue to shape what’s next at Boise State University.

Boise State Civil Engineering graduate student Shreya Mul's innovation is shaping the future of infrastructure resilience. Her research earned a first place at the. GeoCongress Conference for her research on hydrophobic soil stabilization. This emerging solution to reduce costly damage to roads, foundations, and buildings.

Mul's work goes beyond the lab, contributing to NSF-supported research on energy-water systems and infrastructure resilience in Idaho. By addressing real-world challenges like expansive soils and water storage, her research is turning local impact into Boise State University solutions that matter.

Read more about Mul's award here: https://bit.ly/4cxii61

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱

The huge year of wins continue for our amazing Boise State Construction Management students! Through Construction Management Association, these students took their skills and knowledge outside of the classroom to build impact for our communities.

The team of students, alongside faculty advisor Casey Cline, lead every phase of a real-world project to construct a new concrete wall ball at Highlands Elementary. From scheduling and budgeting to navigating on-site challenges and permits, this project gave hands-on experience to build something lasting.

Their hardwork and dedication landed them in Florida for the AGC Annual Convention, where the student chapter received the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱. The award becomes the latest this year and another win for one of the country's most successful student chapters.

Check out the comments to learn more about the Boise State University team's impact.