COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING NEWSLETTER

A Note from Interim Dean Jenny Loertscher

As we close winter quarter and look ahead to spring, I want to thank our students, faculty, staff, alumni, partners and friends for your continued support of the College of Science and Engineering. Your engagement helps sustain the opportunities we offer students and strengthens our impact beyond campus.

In this issue, you’ll read about a transformative grant from the Henry Luce Foundation supporting women in STEM, a faculty spotlight on Eric Gilbertson’s research on Mount Rainier, and an alumni story featuring Gabe Veltri, ‘24, and Olivia Roberts, ‘24, whose class project grew into a published study—just one example of the power of undergraduate research at CSE.

We also invite you to stay connected in the weeks ahead by participating in SU Gives on April 16, Seattle University’s annual 24-hour giving day, or joining us at Projects Day, where our graduating seniors in engineering, environmental science and computer science, along with master’s students in data science and computer science/software engineering, will showcase their capstone work.

Thank you for being part of the CSE community and for the many ways you help advance our mission.

Grant Propels Women in STEM

The Henry Luce Foundation, through its Clare Boothe Luce Program for Women in STEM has awarded the Seattle University College of Science and Engineering $700,000 for professorships that support the development of highly impactful, career-relevant experiential learning courses across the college.

Peak Performance

Engineering Professor Eric Gilbertson measured Mt. Rainier and found global warming had shrunk Washington state’s iconic peak but that’s just one of his discoveries.

From Classroom Project to Published Study

Gabe Veltri, ‘24, and Olivia Roberts, ‘24, collaborated on a two-week research project in a course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) on invertebrate zoology and biodiversity science taught by Professor of Biology Dr. Kristin Hultgren. They are now co-authors on a paper in a scientific journal.

UPCOMING EVENTS

ETHICS & TECH CONFERENCE 2026

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Pigott Auditorium

Join Seattle University’s Technology Ethics Initiative for the fourth annual Ethics & Tech Conference, focused this year on Technology, Energy and Security.

This year’s conference will explore how emerging technologies are reshaping energy systems and security landscapes while raising important ethical and policy questions. From innovations in energy infrastructure and cybersecurity to the role of artificial intelligence in critical systems, speakers will examine how technological change affects resilience, governance, equity and public trust—with panels moderated by experts including CSE’s Dr. Henry Louie.

PROJECTS DAY 2026

FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2026
12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Sullivan Hall

If you participated in Projects Day as a student, you know the feeling that comes with presenting months of hard work to a real-world audience and now it's your turn to be in the crowd.

This year's graduating seniors in engineering, environmental science and computer science, along with master's students in data science and computer science/software engineering, will showcase the results of industry-sponsored capstone projects that challenged them to apply their skills to genuine problems in the field.

The event is free, open to the public and a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with the college while supporting the next generation of SU engineers and scientists. We hope to see you there!

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