SMU Lyle School of Engineering

Congratulations to Dr. Jessie Zarazaga, Clinical Associate Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at SMU Lyle, on receiving the Outstanding Long Paper Award at the International Society of the Learning Sciences, alongside co-authors Dr. Anthony Petrosino (SMU Simmons) and former SMU postdoc Dr. Max Sherard (UNT).

This award — the highest honor in its category — recognizes field-based research in humanitarian engineering. The winning paper explores how students develop engineering knowledge through community engagement and cross-cultural collaboration during their ongoing project in Tanzania.

Read more about the paper and award here: https://bit.ly/40A3n5M

Dr. Zarazaga will return to Tanzania this summer to continue her research with the largest team of student collaborators yet.

Want to join in on the innovation and adventure? Apply to the SMU Lyle Sustainability and Development Program today: https://bit.ly/45VCgG5

Join Zaria Kelley at the SMU Lyle School of Engineering for an exclusive Virtual Webinar series. Learn all about the graduate admissions process, and what getting a master's degree at SMU Lyle can do for you and your career!

📅 Thursday, July 3, 2025
🕐 12:00–1:00 pm CDT
🔗 Register Here: https://bit.ly/4bXLJgS

☀️ Summer looks good on the Hilltop—especially at Lyle.

Even when campus is quiet, inspiration is everywhere. From shady walks between classes to golden-hour views outside Caruth, this is where future engineers recharge and dream big.

Today on International Women in Engineering Day, we celebrate the remarkable women of SMU Lyle—our students, faculty, and alumni—who are shaping the future through innovation, leadership, and impact.

From the classroom to the lab and beyond, SMU Lyle is proud to be a hub for brilliant thinkers and bold changemakers. We’re committed to empowering women in engineering and championing a more inclusive, equitable future in STEM. 💡

🔗 Want to read more inspiring stories from our community?
Check out our blog, where these features and more come to life: https://bit.ly/3ZM5rYd

Alum Saurabh Gupta ’18 came to SMU Lyle to deepen his skills in computer engineering—today, he’s a senior DFT engineer at Nvidia with multiple patents to his name.

📖 Read how mentorship, hands-on research, and a single algorithms course shaped his journey: https://bit.ly/40btFLq

Weekend Format Master’s Programs – Now Enrolling!

Looking to advance your engineering career without putting life on pause? SMU Lyle School of Engineering offers flexible master’s programs designed for working professionals.

👨‍🏫 Learn from expert faculty
🌎 Connect with SMU's global network
🎯 Keep progressing in your career

Why is now the perfect time to apply? Because your future is right in front of you.

🎓 Apply today and take the next step toward becoming a future-ready engineer: https://bit.ly/3UE17I9

Join the SMU Lyle School of Engineering to learn more about our Network Engineering degree and our admissions process. This session will give you deeper insight into the advantages of obtaining a degree from SMU Lyle.

Whether you're just starting your application or exploring your graduate school options, we are eager to meet you and help guide you through this exciting journey.

We look forward to having you join us!

📆 Thursday, June 12, 2025
🕛 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CDT
📍 Teams Meeting

Please register here: https://bit.ly/3Ezxym9

Join the SMU Lyle School of Engineering to learn more about our Computer Science - AI degree and our admissions process. This session will give you deeper insight into the advantages of obtaining a degree from SMU Lyle.

Whether you're just starting your application or exploring your graduate school options, we are eager to meet you and help guide you through this exciting journey.

We look forward to having you join us!

📆 Wednesday, June 11, 2025
🕛 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CDT
📍 Teams Meeting

Please register here: https://bit.ly/3YpPO82

Join Zaria Kelley at the SMU Lyle School of Engineering for an exclusive Virtual Webinar series. Learn all about the graduate admissions process, and what getting a master's degree at SMU Lyle can do for you and your career!

📅 Thursday, June 5, 2025
🕐 12:00–1:00 pm CDT
🔗 Register Here: https://bit.ly/41Cd7MF

Join the SMU Lyle School of Engineering to learn more about our Manufacturing Management degree and our admissions process. This session will give you deeper insight into the advantages of obtaining a degree from SMU Lyle.

Whether you're just starting your application or exploring your graduate school options, we are eager to meet you and help guide you through this exciting journey.

We look forward to having you join us!

📆 Wednesday, June 4, 2025
🕛 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CDT
📍 Teams Meeting

Please register here: https://bit.ly/439HnQS

Congratulations to our new SMU Lyle alums!

We're so proud of all of your hard work and dedication.