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Illinois Tech Honors Michael Plesniak with Distinguished Alumni Award
April 28, 2026
MAE Professor and Department Chair Michael Plesniak received the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award from Illinois Tech, where he lectured on vortex dynamics and human speech pathologies.
Marc-Andre Berthin Named GW Engineering's 2026 Distinguished Scholar
April 23, 2026
At the annual Academic Honors Ceremony, GW Engineering announced that mechanical engineering major Marc-Andre Berthin was selected as our school's 2026 Distinguished Scholar!
Advancing Plasma Engineering Applications
April 5, 2026
A trio of new studies from MAE Professor Michael Keidar highlights the various applications of plasma engineering, spanning aerospace and biomedical innovations.
