2024-ENG-I3-Magazine_ISSUU

ENGINEERING USD

The Road Ahead A s the founding dean of the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, I am inspired daily by individuals and teams whose vision and character have propelled us on an unstoppable journey to address

We’re nurturing global leaders, exemplified by NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick ’05 (EE), who is finishing out his historic six-month journey aboard the International Space Station. Our Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering alumni council members shine as mentors, fostering lifelong Torero connections. We pay tribute to John Belanich and David Cohn and acknowledge our valued partners who create lasting legacies that inspire and impact our learning community for years to come. We honor our staff, administrators and faculty members for their passion and commitment, including those who are retiring after illustrious careers and those earning well-deserved promotions. We welcome new computer science faculty members who bring a wealth of knowledge to our school. The Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering is experiencing a boom in artificial intelligence (AI), data science and cybersecurity enrollment in our masters programs. These rapidly evolving areas are critical to our future, with AI set to transform every aspect of life. It is imperative for me that we engage in that future with intention. Making a global impact is integral to our Catholic identity as we strive to contribute to a better world. I believe that education is one of the most effective pathways to achieving that goal. Thus, we are embarking on an initiative to expand our international footprint and to engage more deeply with communities around the world. Join us on our quest to make a difference. Chell Roberts, Dean Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering

society’s challenges. Together, we are forging synergistic relationships among students, faculty and partners, taking bold risks and exploring innovative approaches that drive positive change. In this issue of I3@USD , I invite you to discover the groundbreaking initiatives we are pursuing to sustain this mission.

We are trying to

create a future. We

don’t know exactly

what it’s going to be,

but it’s going to

change what we do

and how we do it.

- Chell Roberts, PhD