Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science

Syracuse University’s Citrus Racing team returned from the Formula SAE Michigan competition having outperformed every car the program has produced in the last 20 years – a milestone that marks a turning point for one of the university’s oldest engineering clubs.

The team’s entry, designated CR5, was the first car Citrus Racing designed entirely from scratch in six years. For the first time in 20 years, the team completed every dynamic event on the Formula SAE schedule. The CR5 car also cleared technical inspection before noon on the second day – a benchmark rarely achieved by any team in the field.

https://ecs.syracuse.edu/about/news/syracuse-universitys-citrus-racing-team-posts-best-results-in-two-decades-at-formula-sae-michigan

Congratulations to all the students on the Spring 2026 Engineering and Computer Science Dean's List!

https://ecs.syracuse.edu/about/news/spring-2026-engineering-and-computer-science-deans-list

Farzana Rahman, a teaching professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), has received the 2025 IEEE Region 1 Outstanding Teaching Award for her sustained contributions to engineering education.

The honor, presented by IEEE Region 1, recognizes excellence in teaching, mentoring and educational leadership at the university level.

https://ecs.syracuse.edu/about/news/electrical-engineering-and-computer-science-professor-farzana-rahman-receives-2025-ieee-region-1-outstanding-teaching-award

New bachelor's and master's programs in AI Science from the College of Engineering and Computer Science prepare graduates for both the software and hardware sides of AI. The two programs launch in the fall of 2026!

https://ecs.syracuse.edu/about/news/syracuse-universitys-college-of-engineering-and-computer-science-launches-ai-science-degrees

The Campos Student Center—housed on the second floor of the Center for Science and Technology—is a space in the College of Engineering and Computer Science where students can relax between classes, study, collaborate and find a sense of belonging.

“No other role has allowed me to gain a better understanding of the student and human experience than working at the Campos Center,” says Christopher Prestia ’26 “If you come in, you will always be guaranteed a smile and free coffee.”

https://www.syracuse.edu/stories/work-on-campus/

Engineering and Computer Science student Rudransh Rajput ’28 was awarded a Spring 2026 Intelligence++ Venture Grant through Syracuse University’s Intelligence++ initiative, administered through Syracuse University Libraries.
Rajput earned funding to advance development of RUDY AI, an AI-powered platform designed to help neurodivergent and socially vulnerable students build meaningful social connections and improve campus belonging.
A student in the Renee Crown Honors Program and an 1870 Scholar, Rajput developed the idea after observing the growing problem of student isolation and disengagement on college campuses. The platform focuses on students who may struggle to navigate traditional social environments, including students with ADHD, autism, anxiety and related challenges.
“This grant means we can move from scrappy mode to building a prototype for discovery and validation,” Rajput says. “We know the problem is real because we’ve seen it firsthand on campus. This gives us the runway to get in front of more universities, refine the product with real student feedback and prove that you can measurably move the needle on retention and loneliness at the same time.”

https://library.syracuse.edu/news/two-syracuse-university-students-awarded-spring-2026-intelligence-ventures-grants/

Associate Provost for Academic Programs Julie Hasenwinkel has been appointed interim dean for the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS).

Hasenwinkel, a Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence, was previously chair of the Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering and a faculty affiliate of the BioInspired Institute. She has previously served as ECS associate dean for academic and student affairs and senior associate dean. She will continue to serve concurrently as associate provost for academic programs.

“Julie’s extensive leadership and administrative experience positions her well to lead ECS during this time of transition,” says Syracuse University Provost Lois Agnew. “I am grateful she has agreed to take on this expanded responsibility.”

“I’m excited for the opportunity to serve as interim dean of ECS. This college has been my professional home throughout my career, and I am deeply committed to its extraordinary faculty and staff, and most importantly, our students,” says Hasenwinkel. “I look forward to working alongside Jay, Andria, and the broader ECS community to advance the college.”

Two additional appointments will expand leadership support for the college.

Biomedical and Chemical Engineering Professor Jay Henderson will serve as senior associate dean for faculty affairs.

Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Andria Costello Staniec will serve as interim senior associate dean of academic operations while continuing to chair the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

https://ecs.syracuse.edu/about/news/julie-hasenwinkel-named-interim-dean-of-the-college-of-engineering-and-computer-science

Our Invent@SU teams are moving into prototyping!

*Yes that is a mannequin and yes, it is creepy. The sunglasses help. Trust us.

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