The Top Five Elizabethtown College School of Engineering and Computer Science Stories of 2024-25

The 2024–25 academic year was one of impact, innovation, and international engagement for the Elizabethtown College School of Engineering and Computer Science. From national recognitions and leadership appointments to global learning experiences and student research success, the School continued to distinguish itself as a hub of excellence.

Enjoy a look back at the top five stories from the academic year that showcase the success Etown’s thriving Engineering and Computer Science programs.

Dean Atwood Co-Emcees 2025 KEEN Conference

Several School of Engineering and Computer Science faculty attended the 2025 Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) National Conference from Jan. 23 to 25 in Austin, Texas. Dean Sara Atwood co-emceed the conference alongside Dr. Reva Johnson, Valparaiso University Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering. The two were tasked with shaping remarks to introduce and frame the conference theme, “Amplifying Impact.”

Etown Data Science Major Wins Research Competition at SIGCSE TS Conference

Data Science major Yusuke Satani ’25 won first place in the Undergraduate Division of the Student Research Competition at the Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE TS) Conference for his project “RydeeNLP: Personalized Japanese Learning Through NLP-Powered Proficiency Adaptation.” Satani’s research aims to provide a personalized and comprehensive Japanese learning experience. Worldwide project submissions were narrowed down to 50 that were accepted to be judged at the conference.

Professor of Engineering Leads Study Abroad Trip to Gambia

A group of six Etown students and two faculty members led by Professor of Engineering Kurt DeGoede traveled to Pirang, a small village in The Gambia for a 10-day study abroad trip in January. The group learned about the area’s culture and the challenges facing the country with faculty and students at the University of The Gambia (UTG) and other community leaders.

Professor of Engineering Named KEEN Engineering Unleashed Fellow

Elizabethtown College Assistant Professor of Engineering Mark Brinton was named a 2024 Engineering Unleashed Fellow by the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) in the fall of 2024.

Dean Atwood Appointed Executive Leadership in Academic Technology, Engineering and Science Fellow

Elizabethtown College Dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science Sara Atwood was selected as a Fellow for the 2024-25 Executive Leadership in Academic Technology, Engineering and Science (ELATES) program by Drexel University in the fall of 2024.

The Elizabethtown College School of Engineering and Computer Science emphasizes a broad technical foundation, offering thriving programs that overlap disciplines, including multidisciplinary engineering, data science, and mathematical business. Discover more.