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Armour College of Engineering has been educating world-class engineers since the university’s founding in 1890. engineering.iit.edu
Illinois Tech’s NECA student chapter has been named Student Chapter of the Year 2025! Selected from 35 chapters across the U.S. and Canada—this marks their fourth national win (2014, 2018, 2021, 2025).
https://www.iit.edu/news/illinois-tech-neca-chapter-wins-national-award-year
https://www.iit.edu/news/illinois-tech-neca-chapter-wins-national-award-year
Illinois Tech NECA Chapter Wins National Award for Chapter of the Year
Illinois Tech’s student chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) won
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November 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Illinois Tech’s NECA student chapter has been named Student Chapter of the Year 2025! Selected from 35 chapters across the U.S. and Canada—this marks their fourth national win (2014, 2018, 2021, 2025).
https://www.iit.edu/news/illinois-tech-neca-chapter-wins-national-award-year
https://www.iit.edu/news/illinois-tech-neca-chapter-wins-national-award-year
Alvah Bickner (AE ’18) applies his Illinois Tech engineering foundation to bridge innovation and strategy in the space industry. Now a data product manager at ICEYE US and former NASA flight orbit engineer.
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Focused on Customer Needs
In his job at ICEYE US, Alvah Bickner (AE ’18) says that his main tasks are finding out what customers want out of their products, adjusting the products in ways that align with the comp
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November 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Alvah Bickner (AE ’18) applies his Illinois Tech engineering foundation to bridge innovation and strategy in the space industry. Now a data product manager at ICEYE US and former NASA flight orbit engineer.
https://bit.ly/3WjLcz0
https://bit.ly/3WjLcz0
Big congratulations to Illinois Tech’s Scott Dawson, associate professor of mechanical & aerospace engineering, on being named an AIAA Associate Fellow! His research in fluid mechanics & aerodynamics is shaping the future of energy-efficient design—from aircraft to turbines.
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In Recognition of Aeronautics Excellence
After more than a decade of research in the field, Illinois Tech Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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November 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Big congratulations to Illinois Tech’s Scott Dawson, associate professor of mechanical & aerospace engineering, on being named an AIAA Associate Fellow! His research in fluid mechanics & aerodynamics is shaping the future of energy-efficient design—from aircraft to turbines.
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Turn your engineering ideas into life-changing innovations. Illinois Tech’s M.S. in Medical Devices and Biomaterials blends technical skill + human-centered design to prepare you to lead the next wave of medical breakthroughs.
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Medical Devices and Biomaterials (M.S.)
Experience a First-of-its-Kind Blend of Engineering and Human-Centered Design in Illinois Tech’s M.S. in Medical Devices and BiomaterialsBuild a unique skill set that will broaden your expertise and
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October 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Turn your engineering ideas into life-changing innovations. Illinois Tech’s M.S. in Medical Devices and Biomaterials blends technical skill + human-centered design to prepare you to lead the next wave of medical breakthroughs.
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https://bit.ly/473Abb9
Illinois Tech’s You, Elevated. campaign is out in the world—on CTA buses, train stations, and across Chicago.
📸 Spot an ad on your commute? Snap a pic and tag us!
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October 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Illinois Tech’s You, Elevated. campaign is out in the world—on CTA buses, train stations, and across Chicago.
📸 Spot an ad on your commute? Snap a pic and tag us!
📸 Spot an ad on your commute? Snap a pic and tag us!
Illinois Tech welcomes Príamo A. Melo Jr. from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro as the first Darsh Wasan Visiting Professor in Chemical and Biological Engineering. His research in sustainable fertilizers and process optimization is shaping global solutions.
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Inaugural Darsh Wasan Visiting Professor
Príamo A
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October 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Illinois Tech welcomes Príamo A. Melo Jr. from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro as the first Darsh Wasan Visiting Professor in Chemical and Biological Engineering. His research in sustainable fertilizers and process optimization is shaping global solutions.
https://bit.ly/47e0f25
https://bit.ly/47e0f25
Illinois Tech’s NECA Student Chapter has been named the 2025 NECA Student Chapter of the Year!
Honored for its leadership and innovation, the chapter of 57 students expanded the Lighting & Cybersecurity Center and advanced the future of the EC industry.
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Honored for its leadership and innovation, the chapter of 57 students expanded the Lighting & Cybersecurity Center and advanced the future of the EC industry.
https://bit.ly/3Ws9pTx
TOP HONORS to ILLINOIS TECH - ELECTRI International
NECA and ELECTRI International are pleased to recognize Illinois TECH as the 2025 NECA Student Chapter of the Year. This Chapter was selected for its outstanding efforts to involve students…
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October 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Illinois Tech’s NECA Student Chapter has been named the 2025 NECA Student Chapter of the Year!
Honored for its leadership and innovation, the chapter of 57 students expanded the Lighting & Cybersecurity Center and advanced the future of the EC industry.
https://bit.ly/3Ws9pTx
Honored for its leadership and innovation, the chapter of 57 students expanded the Lighting & Cybersecurity Center and advanced the future of the EC industry.
https://bit.ly/3Ws9pTx
For 100 years, Illinois Tech’s CAEE Department has been shaping engineers who design and maintain the infrastructure that keeps our society thriving. Join us to tackle today’s challenges with our ABET-accredited programs in Civil and Architectural Engineering!
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https://www.iit.edu/caee
Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering
About CAEEThe Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering (CAEE) prepares our graduates to address the myriad challenges in engineering new and existing infrastructure
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October 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
For 100 years, Illinois Tech’s CAEE Department has been shaping engineers who design and maintain the infrastructure that keeps our society thriving. Join us to tackle today’s challenges with our ABET-accredited programs in Civil and Architectural Engineering!
https://www.iit.edu/caee
https://www.iit.edu/caee
Join us for the 2025 Darsh T. Wasan Lecture featuring Príamo A. Melo of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro: “Hunger for None: Powered by Chemical Engineering.”
📅 Oct. 22 | 🕒 3:15–4:30 p.m. |📍Perlstein Hall 131
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📅 Oct. 22 | 🕒 3:15–4:30 p.m. |📍Perlstein Hall 131
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Darsh T. Wasan Lecture Series
Members of the Illinois Tech community and friends are invited to attend the 2025 Darsh T. Wasan Lecture, which will be presented by Príamo A
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October 9, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Join us for the 2025 Darsh T. Wasan Lecture featuring Príamo A. Melo of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro: “Hunger for None: Powered by Chemical Engineering.”
📅 Oct. 22 | 🕒 3:15–4:30 p.m. |📍Perlstein Hall 131
https://bit.ly/3IZ91Je
📅 Oct. 22 | 🕒 3:15–4:30 p.m. |📍Perlstein Hall 131
https://bit.ly/3IZ91Je
Illinois Tech’s Chemical and Biological Engineering program has been innovating since 1901! From water purification to advanced drug delivery, our students and faculty are solving global challenges. Ready to engineer the future?
https://www.iit.edu/chbe
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Chemical and Biological Engineering
About CHBEOur students and faculty look at the world through a different lens, and are engaging in breakthrough research addressing some of the most serious problems that will impact communities
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October 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Illinois Tech’s Chemical and Biological Engineering program has been innovating since 1901! From water purification to advanced drug delivery, our students and faculty are solving global challenges. Ready to engineer the future?
https://www.iit.edu/chbe
https://www.iit.edu/chbe
Illinois Tech’s Biomedical Engineering program prepares students to lead in health tech innovation—developing neural prostheses, advancing cancer research, and more. Ready to make an impact?
https://www.iit.edu/bme
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Biomedical Engineering
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Illinois Tech offers a distinctive education and unique research program focused on using science and technology to address current and emerging human
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September 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Illinois Tech’s Biomedical Engineering program prepares students to lead in health tech innovation—developing neural prostheses, advancing cancer research, and more. Ready to make an impact?
https://www.iit.edu/bme
https://www.iit.edu/bme
Civil engineering is more than a major for Genna Gaitan—it’s her future. At Illinois Tech she led student orgs, interned at Hubbell, Roth, & Clark + Kimley-Horn, and found her calling in environmental engineering.
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Growing Passion for Environmental Work
Genna Gaitan started at Illinois Institute of Technology as a social, economic, and development policy major, with the intention of eventually specializing in environmental law
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September 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Civil engineering is more than a major for Genna Gaitan—it’s her future. At Illinois Tech she led student orgs, interned at Hubbell, Roth, & Clark + Kimley-Horn, and found her calling in environmental engineering.
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https://bit.ly/41dEq10
Congratulations to Illinois Tech’s Prof. Javad Abbasian on receiving the Ernest W. Thiele Award from AIChEChicago! Honored for his impact in environmental reaction engineering, process design, teaching, and leadership—well deserved!
September 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Congratulations to Illinois Tech’s Prof. Javad Abbasian on receiving the Ernest W. Thiele Award from AIChEChicago! Honored for his impact in environmental reaction engineering, process design, teaching, and leadership—well deserved!
From designing bridges to advancing cybersecurity, engineers solve today’s toughest challenges. Illinois Tech's Armour College of Engineering prepares future innovators across nine ABET-accredited programs.
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What Can I Do With an Engineering Degree?
Engineers are innovators, and they play a vital role in society by solving the technical challenges that help industries across the spectrum create solutions.
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September 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
From designing bridges to advancing cybersecurity, engineers solve today’s toughest challenges. Illinois Tech's Armour College of Engineering prepares future innovators across nine ABET-accredited programs.
https://bit.ly/44sx6wY
https://bit.ly/44sx6wY
Illinois Tech alum Theo Lopez Marques (M.Eng. CM ’24) went from engineering grad to national record-breaker in the rising strength sport of streetlifting—dominating his weight class at the 2024 USA Streetlifting National Championship.
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Being a Contender
Right after graduating from Illinois Tech, Theo Lopez Marques (M.Eng. CM ’24) wanted another accomplishment under his belt—one he’d been working toward at least as long.
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September 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Illinois Tech alum Theo Lopez Marques (M.Eng. CM ’24) went from engineering grad to national record-breaker in the rising strength sport of streetlifting—dominating his weight class at the 2024 USA Streetlifting National Championship.
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https://bit.ly/47OahZC