Anya Rao

University of Cincinnati engineering student Alex Knapp was awarded the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for 2026 for his research applying machine learning and AI to pediatric medical imaging.

The University of Cincinnati welcomed three new faculty members to the College of Engineering and Applied Science in January 2026.

The University of Cincinnati Alumni Association and the UC College of Engineering and Applied Science presented alumnus Mike Bowman, class of 1964, with the Lifetime Achievement Award

The University of Cincinnati Alumni Association and the UC College of Engineering and Applied Science presented alumnus Mike Bowman, class of 1964, with the Lifetime Achievement Award

Gregory Beaucage, PhD, was internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and materials characterization. Beaucage, a University of Cincinnati professor in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, died July 14, 2025. His most influential work was the development of the Unified Scattering Function (USF), a breakthrough that transformed the use of small-angle scattering techniques in analyzing complex polymer systems.

The University of Cincinnati announced that John (Marty) Emmert, PhD, professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will serve as interim dean for the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Emmert takes on the position June 1, as John Weidner, PhD, transitions from CEAS dean to his role as UC’s interim executive VP for academic affairs and provost.

UC welcomes three new faculty this spring in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering and a new department head in engineering education.

In Memoriam: Andrew Barth, alumnus and aerospace engineering professor

With more than 40 years of experience in technical computing, enterprise software, and engineering simulation, University of Cincinnati alumnus Jim Cashman’s career has spanned leadership roles at the forefront of the tech industry. During his 22-year tenure at ANSYS, including 16 years as CEO, he grew the company into the global leader in engineering simulation software, and helped organizations from Tesla to NASA innovate through virtual prototypes. Cashman was honored with the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award by the UC Alumni Association and the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

The University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) Cleanroom has been a key factor in elevating UC’s stature in the field of semiconductors and micro/nano fabrication processes. The laboratory houses lithography, deposition, etching, and electrical and optical characterization tools for micro and nano fabrication. It serves as one of the core facilities for semiconductors, sensors, micro electromechanical systems, and other materials and devices used by multiple researchers across the campus and outside of UC. It also serves as an educational center for training a future semiconductor workforce, as well as a resource for the university and surrounding business community.