Articles by Natalie Bruzda
The Interview: Chris Parker
The Engineering Advising Center director rediscovered his true calling — and now helps 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó students do the same.
Inside the Quorum Lab: Pioneering Accessible Programming Tools
By making computer programming more accessible in secondary education, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó professor Andy Stefik hopes to make coding easier for anyone to learn.

Building Startups, Bridging Communities: Alum Nurtures Local Tech Talent
Piotr Tomasik, a computer science graduate and serial entrepreneur, is driving a local tech renaissance one internship — and startup — at a time through new 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó program.

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Expert: The Future of Transportation
Shashi Nambisan, director of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó’s Transportation Research Center, explores sustainable solutions for a robust and efficient transportation system.

Not Running Dry: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Project Tackles Water Scarcity in Rural Communities
Interdisciplinary research team led by the College of Engineering explores innovation in wastewater reuse at the household level.

Sticking Around: Retention Is on the Rise in the College of Engineering — and for Good Reason
Several key initiatives have boosted student success, helping the college achieve its highest-ever freshman retention rate.
The Interview: Jaekeun Cho
The international programs director puts 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Engineering on the (global) map.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Expert: Here's How to Address Skyrocketing Pedestrian Fatalities
Erin Breen, longtime safety advocate, on the Maryland Parkway project and other transportation improvements coming to the Valley.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Summer Camp Turns Teen Drivers into Champions for Safety
The workshops and accident re-enactment immerse students in urban infrastructure planning issues.