NSULA Engineering Technology Department

10/02/2026

Representing Northwestern State University as well as the School of STEM and the Department of Engineering Technology at Crest Industries MFG Day

09/10/2026

Free Workforce Development Workshops at Northwestern State — open to the community, no cost, high school diploma is the only requirement.

Workshop 1: Statistical Quality Control
Friday and Saturday, October 2–3, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Dr. Nabin Sapkota, Professor of Industrial Engineering Technology
Quality principles, basic tools, understanding process variation, building and interpreting control charts, process capability, and applying these tools to real-world problems.

Workshop 2: Managing Projects — Structure That Still Flexes
Thursday and Friday, October 8–9, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Craig R. Caskey, MS, PMP, Lab Coordinator of Engineering Technology
If you already run kaizen events and PDCA cycles, this workshop applies that same thinking to project work phase by phase, from initiating through closing. Day 1 covers the planning tools, control methods, and how to build check-and-adjust cycles into ex*****on. Day 2 is hands-on with your own process. Attend both days or join us on Day 2 if your process is already defined.

Cost: Free
Lunch and a certificate of attendance are provided.
Location: NSU main campus, Williamson Hall Room 123, 157 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, LA

Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/B8mRQCWc5T

Questions? Dr. Shahriar Hossain, Department Head — [email protected], or Kenyetta Jackson, Administrative Assistant — [email protected], 318-357-6751, [email protected]

Supported by Weyerhaeuser and the Department of Engineering Technology.

08/26/2026

Sign Up Today!

Think your idea has what it takes to win? Let’s see it. 🔥
Brought to you by the NSU College of Business and Technology.
Inferno Pitch: Hottest Idea Wins! The Inferno Pitch is your opportunity to take that business idea you’ve been sitting on and put it in front of the judges. Build your skills. Sharpen your pitch. Compete for cash.
1st Place: $3,000
2nd Place: $1,000
3rd Place: $500
Apply by: September 13, 2026
Workshop: September 16, 2026
Final Pitch: November 11, 2026
Compete individually or with a team. Scan the QR code to apply through Moodle.
But why stop at $3,000? Inferno Pitch winners can advance to the Entrepreneurship Pelican Cup and compete for a chance to win up to $50,000.
You bring the idea. We’ll see how far you can take it. Questions? Contact Dr. Weiwen Liao at [email protected].
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08/21/2026

https://careers.iba-worldwide.com/job/shreveport-service-engineer-intern-la-71101/1364441455/

Service Engineer Intern

07/22/2026

📢 HEY FRESHMAN!
With Summer coming to an end, have you:
✔️Done your FAFSA
✔️Finished Your Housing Paperwork
✔️REGISTERED for CLASSES

If you need any help, Ms. Kenyetta is available to point you in the right direction. Just call or email the ET Dept. 318-357-6751 or [email protected]

07/09/2026

07/02/2026

HAPPENING NOW!!!

06/17/2026

Congratulations to Hossain Shahriar, Sterling Kanye, Brett Brady, Powell, Yellott (not pictured) and Farina (not pictured) on their success at this years' IEOM conference!

NATCHITOCHES – Recent graduates and a student from the Department of Engineering Technology at Northwestern State University swept the student competition, winning in three categories at the 11th North American

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

When plans change, and they always do! Don't fret. A workshop in Agile Project Management will help you figure out what to do when the plans go awry.