School of Engineering, Applied Science and Health

Official account of @illinoistech's School of Engineering, Applied Science, and Health. Advancing engineering, scientific discovery, and human well-being.

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This throwback to the 1980s features Electrical Engineering Professor Daniel Graupe demonstrating a computerized prosthetic arm, a reminder that innovation has long been part of Illinois Tech's story. 🦾

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Chicago's engineering workforce is driving innovation and offering some of the city's highest-paying STEM careers. Discover top engineering roles, salary insights, and how Armour College of Engineering prepares students to succeed.
https://t.co/v4WVkgYvUY

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This 1950s snapshot features engineers and designers at work in the Armour Research Foundation, where collaboration helped shape the future of engineering.

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Ready to lead the next generation of building projects? 🏗️ Illinois Tech's new B.S. in Construction Management and Architectural Technology combines architecture, engineering, and construction to prepare you for in-demand AEC careers. Learn more! https://t.co/JuryfU4l42

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The countdown is on! In one month, @illinoistech Armour College of Engineering students will return to campus to tackle real-world challenges through hands-on learning, research, and innovation. 📅 The fall semester begins August 17.

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Data is shaping the future of engineering. 📊Illinois Tech's new M.S. in Data Science in Engineering prepares engineers to solve real-world challenges with machine learning, data analytics, and computational thinking. Learn more ⬇️ https://t.co/37i5HAdFp0

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Meet Kaya Jakowczuk (CHE 2nd Year), who is spending the summer conducting research at Cornell University through the Sibley School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering in Ithaca, New York.

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Meet Olena Romantsova (ARCE 3rd Year), who is spending her summer as a Construction Intern with @ENCCD_.

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What if drones could strengthen your wireless connection? 🚁📶 Illinois Tech researchers developed a machine learning approach that determines the optimal number and placement of UAVs to create smarter, more efficient wireless networks.
https://t.co/V0iLEWJjRw

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This summer, Gabriel Guedes (AE 3rd Year) is gaining a global perspective on the aerospace industry through his internship with Embraer in São José dos Campos, Brazil.

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Andrey Ivankin (Ph.D. CHE ’10) co-founded Mattiq, a company using AI and nanotechnology to identify better-performing materials faster—testing millions of compounds at once to help solve real-world industry challenges.
https://t.co/EgS9GMHoyi

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Engineering is more than equations. It’s turning what you learn into something real. For Areeba Ismail (BME 4th Year), hands-on learning meant building technologies that make an impact—from ECG and EMG machines to body sensors and IR technology.

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🚀 What do you do when the only toilet aboard the International Space Station breaks 250 miles above Earth? Sofia Ghouse (AE ’12) helped solve the problem at @NASA while supporting astronauts, mission operations, and the future of Artemis lunar exploration.https://t.co/GxvXhDVhp3

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For Olisaemaka Nzeribe (ME ’26), every design detail has a purpose. He combined leadership in the National Society of Black Engineers chapter with award-winning robotics research and product design experience to help shape the future of engineering.https://t.co/v2NkPSsVCX

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Big wins for Illinois Tech engineers at the 2026 @ASCETweets Western Great Lakes Student Symposium . Our student chapter placed in every competition entered, including:

🥇 3D Printing
🥇 Construction Institute
🥈 Concrete Cornhole
🥈 Geowall
🏗️ Multiple Steel Bridge awards

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Who is responsible when public infrastructure fails? Illinois Tech professor Gongkang Fu spoke with @@cbschicago about the city’s responsibility to inspect and maintain structures like streetlight poles after one damaged a resident’s car.
https://t.co/XqPW1lH0XT

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One month to go. 🎓 Illinois Tech’s 157th Commencement is on May 16, 2026 at Credit Union 1 Arena. Armour graduates will be celebrated in the 9 a.m. (CDT). Stay tuned for updates. https://t.co/zhHz6sMxEb

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Qing-Chang Zhong, Max McGraw Endowed Chair of Energy and Power Engineering and Management at @illinoistech, has been elected a 2025 fellow of the @aaas for advancing autonomous, sustainable, and democratized power systems.
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Illinois Tech’s Chemical and Biological Engineering program has been innovating since 1901! From water purification to advanced drug delivery, our students and faculty are solving global challenges. Ready to engineer the future?
https://t.co/ctRUQ9aHX7

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We love this throwback of an evening at the Rettaliata Engineering Center—then known as Engineering 1.