Santa Clara University's School of Engineering

As we prepare to celebrate Commencement tomorrow, we're reflecting on some of the meaningful traditions that mark the transition from student to professional engineer. 🎓⚙️

Last week, members of the Santa Clara University engineering community participated in the Order of the Engineer ceremony, accepting the Obligation of an Engineer and receiving the Engineer's Ring, a symbol of their commitment to integrity, responsibility, and ethical practice.

The ceremony serves as a reminder that engineering is about more than technical expertise. It is a profession grounded in service, accountability, and a responsibility to use knowledge for the benefit of society.

🎉 Congratulations to all who participated in this year's ceremony. We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our graduates and the entire School of Engineering community during Commencement weekend.

🚀 From robotics competitions to ocean research expeditions, Mechanical Engineering student Julian Clark ’28 is turning a lifelong passion for engineering into real-world impact.

Julian has been named a recipient of the highly competitive 2026 SMART Scholarship, awarded by the Department of War (DoW). The award covers full tuition, provides a stipend and paid internship, and guarantees civilian employment after graduation.

At SCU, Julian conducts research in the DART Lab, contributes to U.S. Navy research initiatives, and is developing a low-cost prosthetic arm inspired by his stepfather’s experience with limb loss. His ultimate goal? Becoming an astronaut. 🌎✨

Congratulations, Julian! Way to represent ! 👏

Read the full article: https://www.scu.edu/news-and-events/press-releases/2026/may/news/mechanical-engineering-student-earns-prestigious-2026-smart-scholarship.html

Mechanical engineering student earns prestigious 2026 SMART Scholarship Scholarship covers full tuition, provides an annual stipend, includes a paid summer internship, and guarantees DoW civilian employment upon graduation

🌍 What does it mean to create engineering solutions that truly serve people and communities?

Join Santa Clara University’s School of Engineering for the next event in our Inclusive Visions Speaker Series featuring Dr. Sara Sultan, energy scientist, sustainability leader, and storyteller.

Drawing from a career spanning research, policy, emerging technologies, and creative expression, Dr. Sultan will share lessons from treating “career as a hypothesis” and discuss how engineering can drive meaningful human impact across industries and communities.

📅 Wednesday, May 27, 2026
⏰ 4:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Benson Center, Parlors B & C

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4uIYNyM

🎉 What a day at the 2026 Senior Design Conference!

Last week, Santa Clara University School of Engineering celebrated the culmination of months of innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving as our seniors presented their capstone projects across 20 presentation sessions. From AI and healthcare technologies to sustainable systems, robotics, and human-centered design, students showcased solutions that reflected both technical excellence and a commitment to creating meaningful impact. ⚙️✨

The incredible turnout from alumni, industry partners, faculty, families, and friends made the day even more special. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the hard work, creativity, and dedication of our graduating engineers.

Congratulations to all of our Senior Design teams — we are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see where your journeys lead next. 👏🎓

🏆 The results are in! Visit our results page to view this year’s winners and help us celebrate their achievements! https://bit.ly/4tq1Pa7

One day until it all comes together. ⚙️

Senior Design is almost here. Our students are ready to present the results of a year of hard work—projects that reflect creativity, technical expertise, and a commitment to solving real-world problems.

Join us tomorrow as we celebrate the next generation of engineers.

🔗 Check out our 2026 Senior Design Conference portal to explore all the amazing presentations! https://www.scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/senior-design/2026-senior-design/

📢 Senior Design Spotlight 🎓

After more than a decade, Santa Clara University returned to the ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition—and this year’s Senior Design team delivered an incredible comeback.
With little institutional memory, this five-student team designed and built a concrete canoe from the ground up, developing a custom mix to balance strength, durability, and buoyancy. From fabrication to technical presentations, they tackled every aspect of the competition—including the critical flotation test, which they passed with confidence.

Competing against larger, more experienced programs, the team earned 3rd place in Men’s Double Slalom and Technical Presentation, along with the Spirit of the Competition Award 🏆

Congratulations to the ASCE Concrete Canoe team, and we can't wait to see your presentation this Friday!

See more of what our engineers have built at the 2026 Senior Design Conference:

📅 Friday, May 8
📍 Santa Clara University School of Engineering
🔗 Visit our 2026 Senior Design Conference portal! https://bit.ly/4cYR3S4

📢 Join the Santa Clara University School of Engineering for “Leading through Entrepreneurship: Biomedical Device Design,” hosted by Dean Kendra V. Sharp in collaboration with BMES.

We’re honored to welcome Stewart Kume, COO and founding partner of Cinch Innovations, and a serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the medical device industry. From early-stage concepts to successful exits and IPOs, Stewart brings deep insight into what it takes to translate innovation into real-world impact.

This session will explore the journey from prototype to practice—expanding how we think about careers in biomedical engineering beyond the lab, clinic, and classroom. 👩‍🔬

📅 Wednesday, May 13
📍 St. Clare Room 316
⏰ 4:00–4:45 PM (Faculty) | 5:00–6:00 PM (Students)

RSVP by May 6! https://bit.ly/4w6wpIi

One week out! ⚙️

Senior Design is quickly approaching at Santa Clara University School of Engineering. After months of research, collaboration, and hands-on building, our seniors are in the final stretch—testing, refining, and preparing to bring their ideas to life.

We’re looking forward to seeing their hard work take shape on May 8th!

🔗 Check out our 2026 Senior Design Conference portal to explore all the amazing presentations!
https://www.scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/senior-design/2026-senior-design/

📢 Senior Design Project Spotlight 🎓

As Senior Design Conference 2026 approaches, we’re proud to highlight the work of Ayden Dauenhauer, Viet Ha, and Harry Ying. Their smart walker system leverages onboard cameras and embedded computing to capture and analyze gait data, including step length, cadence, stride symmetry, and walking speed.

The goal is to provide clinicians with a practical, data-driven tool for evaluating mobility and tracking patient progress over time.

This interdisciplinary project reflects collaboration between Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science & Engineering students, led by Maria Kyrarini.

Join us at the Senior Design Conference to explore this project and more from our graduating engineers:

📅 Friday, May 8, 2026
📍 Santa Clara University, School of Engineering
🔗 https://www.scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/senior-design/2026-senior-design/

Three weeks until innovation takes center stage. ⚙️ ✨

At Santa Clara University's School of Engineering, Senior Design is the culmination of a year-long journey where students collaborate in teams to solve real-world problems, taking projects from concept to fully realized prototypes. It’s where technical skills, creativity, and purpose come together to make a tangible impact.

As we count down to Senior Design, we're excited to celebrate the hard work, ingenuity, and dedication of our seniors as they prepare to present solutions that extend beyond the classroom.

Mark your calendar: May 8. You won't want to miss it. 👏💡