Armour College of Engineering at Illinois Tech
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Armour College of Engineering has been educating world-class engineers since the university’s founding in 1890.
Dane Christianson (ME ’15) created the X-Cube, then launched @BlockBins—a composting startup helping Chicago fight food waste one bin at a time. iit.edu/student-experi…
Zoe Lallas (M.S. CE ’22, Ph.D. Candidate CE) is shaping the future of concrete at Illinois Tech! 🏗️ Her research on optimizing concrete mixtures and creating self-healing materials is paving the way for stronger, sustainable structures. #IllinoisTechGrad iit.edu/news/grounded-…
Armour College of Engineering’s Bipin V. Vora has received the ACS George A. Olah Award for game-changing work in catalytic dehydrogenation and more—powered by 95 patents and a legacy of innovation. iit.edu/news/bipin-v-v…
Robert Soler came to Illinois Tech from the Philippines—and turned inspiration into innovation. His project in machine learning, robotics, and cybersecurity was accepted to IEEE and published. Now he's got two internships under his belt. iit.edu/student-experi…
Abigail Gunderson (CHE ’22) is driving sustainable solutions across North America—powered by data, innovation, and strong communication skills honed at Illinois Tech. iit.edu/student-experi…
Assistant Professor Matthew J. Gombeda joined Modustrial Maker to put concrete to the test! Watch how Armour engineers make concrete research fun. youtu.be/I4SfW1Tk0pg?si…
Meet Oladipo Claudius-Akinyemi (EE, M.A.S. ECE 3rd Year), this summer, he's gaining hands-on experience as a Smart Grid & Technology Intern at @ComEd—one of the top players in the energy sector.
Ready to level up your career? Our grad school apps are still open with a deadline of August 20th*! You need only three things to start your application: ✅Official Transcripts ✅Resume/CV ✅Personal Statement Apply now! bit.ly/3W8pwq6 *Deadline for domestic students
Armour College of Engineering alum Marty Cooper (EE ’50, M.S. ’57)—the father of the cell phone—has been named the 2025 Marconi Society Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. marconisociety.org/press/martin-c…
In this undated photo from the Parmly Sound Laboratory (circa 1946–1960), Illinois Tech student Jack Kiser participates in a binaural hearing experiment—listening to two tones in a completely silent anechoic chamber to determine their direction.
Parsa Amouzesh, Ph.D. candidate in chemical engineering, has been selected as a Kokes Award recipient at the prestigious 29th North American Meeting of the Catalysis Society (NAM29) in Atlanta!
Blend engineering + design with Illinois Tech’s M.S. in Medical Devices and Biomaterials—the only U.S. program of its kind. Built for innovators. Designed for impact. iit.edu/academics/prog…
Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun (EE ’96), CEO of CreditRegistry, is transforming financial access in Nigeria. Read her story: bit.ly/43HiDjr @MobilePunch
Michael’s journey to engineering wasn’t linear—but it was led by purpose. At @illinoistech, he’s researching stormwater equity to make Chicago more just, one neighborhood at a time. youelevated.iit.edu/profiles/micha…
Illinois Tech Armour College of Engineering proudly earned 2nd Place in the Argonne AI Innovation Award during the Year 3 EcoCAR EV Challenge! Our team’s hard work and cutting-edge tech are steering the future of sustainable vehicles. 🚗⚡ avtcseries.org/about-the-ecoc…
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🎓 Congratulations to our Armour College of Engineering grads! You’ve built more than projects, you’ve built a legacy. Here’s to engineering a better tomorrow.
Illinois Tech Professors Joohee Kim + Ken Choi just landed $1.6M to power safer autonomous vehicles. iit.edu/news/better-vi…
Meet Deana Exline, Armour’s 2025 student commencement speaker! With degrees in mechanical + environmental engineering, Deana’s led research, community work, and a mission for sustainability. #IllinoisTechGrad iit.edu/commencement/s…
Just one week until the big moment, Scarlet Hawks! Armour College of Engineering grads will cross the stage at 2 p.m. on May 17 during Illinois Tech’s second combined Commencement ceremony at Credit Union 1 Arena. #IllinoisTechGrad iit.edu/commencement
Big news: Illinois Tech’s Armour Research Foundation Reactor has been named a Nuclear Historic Landmark by the @ANS_org! The first privately owned and operated research reactor in the U.S., it helped pioneer advances in medicine, agriculture, and beyond. iit.edu/news/armour-re…
