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Elite CAREER Awards spur high-level research by young Baylor faculty

More than sixty Baylor University inventors were recognized and celebrated by the Office of Innovation & Economic Development at the 2026 Innovation 2 Impact reception on May 6.

Dr. Terrell has been at Baylor for eight years and has been recognized for his outstanding teaching and community service.

From personalized guidance to Fortune 500 internships, Baylor ECS students are thriving in industry — thanks to a career center designed with intention.

The collaboration is designed to equip City of Waco staff with Artificial Intelligence (AI) training while also benefiting Baylor students.

It's National Engineers Week, and Baylor University is celebrating a significant honor for electrical engineering professor Emmanuel Agamloh, Ph.D., – his election as a member of the prestigious IEEE Fellow Class of 2026.

The degree, housed in the School of Engineering and Computer Science, will launch in Fall 2026 and build upon Baylor’s established strengths in mechanical engineering and electrical and computer engineering. 

In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), the School is hosting events all year long for alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends. Pictured here is the annual ECS Tailgate Party at the Mayborn Pavilion on October 4. From expanded events at Baylor Homecoming to the new Alumni and Friends Awards Dinner, ECS invites alumni and friends to reconnect with each other and the School this year.

Dr. Mary Lauren Benton pairs curiosity with computing to discover meaningful connections in genetic research and the classroom

Baylor researchers and students are driving industry advancements in safely testing aerospace and automobile components

Baylor engineering students have begun the journey of designing clean water systems using locally sourced materials for a community in Kenya and beyond.

A Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering joined the rank of degree offerings in Fall 2025 as part of a greater promise to serve students’ interests in an ever-evolving world of engineering industry. This new degree prepares students to enter the growing field of aerospace engineering with emphasis on innovative research and choice internship opportunities.

Biomedical Engineering advances at Baylor 

Gary and Barbara Grisham impact students through Endowed Scholarships

Computer Science welcomes Jean Gao, Ph.D., who brings leadership and NSF, NIH experience

Dean Daniel Pack and ECS celebrate the School's 30th anniversary

Mechanical Engineering Professor Douglas E. Smith, Ph.D., has been elected an ASME Fellow in recognition of his exceptional engineering achievements.

Liang Sun, Ph.D., associate professor of mechanical engineering at Baylor, has been elected as a 2026 Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

New ECS Professor Hits the Ground Running with Unique Biomedical Engineering Projects 

Mary Lauren Benton, Ph.D., is one of only three faculty nationwide honored by the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network for inspiring innovation and real-world problem solving in engineering education

From personalized guidance to Fortune 500 internships, Baylor ECS students are thriving in industry — thanks to a career center designed with intention.

In Baylor materials engineering researchers and students, companies like Lockheed Martin, Volkswagen and others have found innovators who meet their rigorous standards.

Baylor engineering students have begun the journey of designing clean water systems using locally sourced materials for a community in Kenya and beyond.

Four ECS alumni, a Faculty Emeritus, and longtime ECS Board members are among the honorees who will be celebrated in a ceremony on November 13.

Researcher, NSF and NIH program director brings wealth of experience to leadership role

The Baylor School of Engineering and Computer Science will host a series of events welcoming alumni and friends back to campus during the School’s 30th Anniversary in the 2025-26 academic year. 

More than 135 students from 47 universities across the U.S. explored technologies and potential career paths in the high-demand area of wireless radio frequency, facilitated by SMART Hub.

At the intersection of aerospace, ground transportation and artificial intelligence stands Baylor’s new Advanced Vehicle Intelligence and Autonomy (AVIA) Lab.

64 students presented their projects, which ranged from biblical text translation to medical diagnosis and food assistance programs for children.

Eleven Baylor University professors have been honored with Outstanding Faculty Awards for teaching, scholarship and contributions to the academic community for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Baylor Engineers are Revolutionizing Clean Energy to Tackle Climate Change 

SMART Hub’s Adaptive Spectrum Technologies are Paving the Way for Future Connectivity 

Malleable Surgical Wire for Internal Injuries

Baylor Researchers Tackle Criminal Activity on Consumer-to-Consumer Platforms

Trailblazing Cybersecurity Research and Workforce Training

Charles Baylis, Ph.D., professor of electrical and computer engineering and director of Baylor’s SMART Hub, testified on spectrum technology before a hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.

Baylor faculty continue to advance materials science solutions following in the footsteps of this Baylor Alum’s contributions to space science and modern computing

Dean Pack reflects on the past year and shares excitement for the future

ECS students share some of what they learned last summer during their internships.

Nissan's Tim Franklin, an ECS alumnus, hosts Dr. Annette von Jouanne and her students in Arizona

When Steven Follis (BBA ’10, MSIS ’11) saw the devastation brought to communities throughout Appalachia after Hurricane Helene, he knew he had to do something. North Carolina was home, and the need was great. Follis, a product manager at Intel who’s also a certified pilot, wanted to help.

Four Baylor University students have been named University Innovation Fellows, a nationally competitive global program run by Stanford University’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design that empowers student leaders to increase campus engagement with innovation, entrepreneurship, design thinking and creativity.

Stanford database features 43 current or retired Baylor faculty and postdoctoral researchers on prestigious most-cited list.

New Swirl Burst injector achieves near-zero emissions and high efficiency with glycerol/methanol blends, offering cost-effective solutions for sustainable energy.

In new research published in the journal Fuel, Baylor University researchers with the Cornerstone Atomization and Combustion Lab (CAC) have unveiled a pioneering method for the efficient combustion of biofuels, using a revolutionary Swirl Burst (SB) injector to burn glycerol/methanol blends with near-zero emissions.

The Office of the Provost and the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Baylor University proudly present AI Week from October 14-16, 2024.

Two mechanical engineering professors develop cutting edge technology to aid U.S. defense operations.

Baylor University today announced a $1.5 million gift from B. Todd and Amy Patterson of Richmond, Texas, establishing The Todd and Amy Patterson Endowed Chair in Cybersecurity to advance the School of Engineering and Computer Science’s research within the field of cybersecurity. 

A multidisciplinary team of Baylor researchers is working to advance technology that could drastically reduce the time and logistical footprints needed for the sustainable development and repair of products for the U.S. military, thank to a $15 million congressional appropriation.

41 undergraduate students from universities across the U.S. met at Baylor University’s School of Engineering and Computer Science June 3-6, 2024. Spectrum Sizzle is a workshop that could help influence the future of wireless spectrum in the U.S. and the career trajectories of the participants. Spectrum Sizzle, an undergraduate spectrum workshop operated by SMART Hub and funded by the National Science Foundation, was led by Charles Baylis, Director of SMART Hub and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Baylor University.

Spectrum Innovation Centers SMART Hub  and SpectrumX are teaming up to present a workshop entitled “Radio Spectrum for Microwave Practitioners” at the IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium in Washington, D.C., on Monday, June 17, 2024.

Wiseman, Revard set to continue student success in landing excellent career opportunities

Pact gives clearer to Baylor for DBU students seeking four-year degree in engineering programs

Baylor University today announced a $1.5 million gift from the family of George Heilmeier through the Heilmeier-Jarvie Family Foundation, of Plano, Texas, establishing The George Heilmeier Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering to attract, retain and support innovative research and teaching within the School of Engineering and Computer Science.

Inspired by professors who know and care about her, Mechanical Engineering's Lindsay Lawrence has found meaning in being an ECS Ambassador and part of SWE and ASME chapters.

The Mechanical Engineering major and president of the Society for Asian Scientists and Engineers is from Papillion, Nebraska.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Baylor Cybersecurity team advanced to Regionals in the Southwest Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (SWCCDC), placing third in the five-state region.

At the intersection of societal need and faculty strengths throughout the institution, Baylor is launching new programs in key fields of study. Materials science efforts provide a meaningful example of the University’s approach to program growth—multidisciplinary fields that are collaborative by design.

Initial findings indicate Baylor Engineering researcher’s invention helps to reduce fall risk among seniors

Lauren Muhl began in the new role on January 22, 2024.

WACO, Texas (Jan. 17, 2024) – Baylor University today officially announced the launch of the Spectrum Management with Adaptive and Reconfigurable Technology Hub (SMART Hub), a Department of Defense Spectrum Innovation Center to conduct multifaceted spectrum research to meet national defense needs.

Christi Whittredge brings extensive experience with the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation

Baylor Mechanical Engineering professors Fleck, Jordon and Allison partnering with the University of New Hampshire, Purdue University, NASA and Astroport

Baylor partners with the City of Waco to pilot a near-zero emission, multi-fuel combustor that transforms local waste with minimal processing into ultra-clean energy.

After success leading an engineering design team as a students, Madison Dillenberger, BSME '19, stays connected to Baylor's School of Engineering and Computer Science through relationships with faculty, Career Day, and student projects sponsored by her company.

“Events like this are a great way to get students engaged and excited about the opportunities and challenges involved in spectrum science," says John Chapin, NSF's Special Advisor for Spectrum. “The demand for trained spectrum experts in the U.S. is only growing and it's a rewarding career path for students who want to work on important and interdisciplinary topics.”

Baylor University’s School of Engineering and Computer Science was well represented at the 31st American Society for Nondestructive Testing Research Symposium, the nation’s premier non-destructive evaluation conference, June 26-30 in Columbus, Ohio.

Central Texas Cyber Range, a $3.5 million partnership between Baylor University and McLennan Community College, is designed to address current and future cybersecurity needs

Nissan executive weaves faith, knowledge enriched at Baylor through productive career

Dr. Pack joins Baylor after seven and a half years as Dean of the College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. Previously, he was Mary Clarke department Chair and Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA). He became a full professor at the U.S. Air Force Academy and holds electrical engineering and engineering science degrees from Purdue, Harvard, and Arizona State.

Researcher helped start Bioinformatics major, served as Professor of Bioinformatics and Chair of Computer Science Department, then as Interim Dean during the 2022-23 school year. Baker also was a faculty member in Baylor’s Institute of Biomedical Studies. He and his wife, Dr. Lori Baker, served on the National Campaign Steering Committee for Baylor University’s Give Light Campaign.

In March 2023, student organizations Women in Computer Science (WiCS) and Society for Women Engineers (SWE) hosted a Women In Stem panel discussion to commemorate Women’s History Month. Students enjoyed a rousing conversation, with the panel sharing wisdom including insights on their areas of focus, career paths, workplace dynamics, and mentor relationships.

On March 30, 2023, one of Baylor's finest professors, Ken Van Treuren, Ph.D., delivered his 2022 Baylor University Cornelia Marschall Smith Professor of the Year lecture. Dr. Van Treuren shares his remarkable life journey that includes Oxford, Princeton, and the U.S. Air Force Academy before explaining his motivation for spending the last 24 years teaching and researching in Baylor's Mechanical Engineering Department.

Michael Dooley has been named business officer at Baylor University’s School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), effective May 15, 2023. He has 25 years of experience as a financial administrator and accounting manager in higher education.

Baylor University’s School of Engineering and Computer Science today announced the appointment of Jeong Bong (JB) Lee, Ph.D., as chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, effective August 1, 2023.

Baylor University hosted more than 125 attendees at the Southwest Data Science Conference (SDSC) on March 24, 2023. The purpose of the conference – in its second year at Hankamer Academic Center, home of Baylor’s Department of Computer Science – is to promote trans-disciplinary interactions among data scientists from diverse fields.

Baylor University hosted more than 125 attendees at the Southwest Data Science Conference (SDSC) on March 24, 2023. The purpose of the conference – in its second year at Hankamer Academic Center, home of Baylor’s Department of Computer Science – is to promote trans-disciplinary interactions among data scientists from diverse fields.

For the third consecutive year, the Baylor Cybersecurity team advanced to Regionals in the Southwest Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (SWCCDC) after placing in the Top 8 at the Qualifier round on February 18. The first-place team from Regionals being held March 17 – 19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, will advance to the National CCDC being held April 28-30.

A multi-disciplinary collaboration led by mechanical engineering faculty Paul Allison and Brian Jordon from the Baylor Point-of-Need Innovations Center authored the cover story of the Jan/Feb 2023 issue of Advanced Materials and Processes, published by ASM International.

Baylor students competing in National Cyber League competitions ranked 18th in the nation in Fall 2022 and 25th in Spring 2023. 

Long-serving dean at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will join Baylor ECS June 1

From STEM kits to helping high school students choose a major, recent Engineering alumnus continues entrepreneurial pursuits

Baylor Researchers Uncovering Improved Approach to Treat Internal Injury

Young alumnus received NASA Space Flight Awareness Trailblazer Award

Baylor sophomore Ralph Erdmann merges engineering and medicine, aiming to innovate surgical practices and medical devices as a future physician.

Cyril Pillai, a Baylor sophomore in bioinformatics, blends computer science and biology to pursue research in genomics and data science, aiming for a future as a professor and healthcare innovator.