College of Engineering and Polymer Science

2024 Year in Review

This past year has been another remarkable chapter for the College of Engineering and Polymer Science. From groundbreaking research to extraordinary student achievements, we are proud to share the milestones that define our commitment to innovation, excellence and making a global impact.

You belong here, and together, we will make a difference that reaches far beyond the classroom.

College Highlights

2024 Achievement Awards: College of Engineering and Polymer Science

UA hosts grand opening of the Timken Foundation Center for Precision Manufacturing

From rocket engines to boba tea makers, Senior Design Day showcases engineering excellence and ingenuity at The University of Akron

College of Engineering and Polymer Science welcomes newest members for 2024-25

High school students explore STEM at Engineering and Computing Professions Day

Networking success and exceptional reviews: UA students and companies reflect on Spring Co-op Career Fair

Investing in potential: UA and Sherwin-Williams collaboration benefits the future of students

Biomedical Engineering Research Day celebrates innovation and research

Building success: University of Akron hosts American Society of Civil Engineers Student Symposium

Faculty Highlights

National Academy of Inventors recognizes UA faculty member

Dr. Junpeng Wang selected for the 2024 Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award

Jasmina Waters and James Eagan receive 2024 Greater Akron Chamber "30 for the Future" Awards

Linxiao Chen awarded $328k NSF grant for sustainability and catalysis research

Yu Zhu awarded $1M Department of Energy grant for redox flow battery research

Faculty-led ASEE Team Plans to Pilot Faculty Recognition Framework for Professional Development in Teaching

Student Highlights

Outstanding University of Akron engineering education experiences proven by student design teams' success

University of Akron's Geo-Challenge Design Team wins multiple awards at Geo-Congress 2024

Akronauts make history again: Launch first student-designed liquid rocket from Ohio

UA ChemE Jeopardy team is the back-to-back champion of AIChE North Central Region

UA student chapter of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics hosts Region III Student Conference

University of Akron biomedical engineering students collaborate with Akron Children’s to develop innovative device for pediatric patients

NASA Robotics Team kicks off outreach with Sphero Program at Akron-Summit County Public Library

Zips Baja Racing Team competes at Baja SAE Michigan, earns award for design and manufacturing

Engineering students win ASC Design Competition and NSF Travel Awards

Community Engagement

Upward Bound Math and Science and Department of Biomedical Engineering host engineering outreach event for APS students

Kids Career Day inspires future inventors

Business in STEM program sparks creativity for East CLC middle school students

Inspiring Future Engineers: Highlights from the Summer Experience in Engineering Camp at The University of Akron

High school and college students compete in 3rd Annual Construction Olympics

Stretching the Limits: Celebrating the Inventive Minds of the 2024 Rubber Band Contest