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Dr. Lewis Thigpen

Howard University Professor Emeritus Lewis Thigpen Publishes on Mechanical Engineering at Howard University from 1911-2023

The book provides the background and history of the establishment of the Howard University mechanical engineering program from which the first two people graduated with their bachelor’s degree in 1934. It also provides an overview of the curriculum, faculty, student organizations, achievements of alumni, industry and government support, and shares important milestones.

Category: Alumni, College of Engineering and Architecture, Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Sonya Smith

Howard University CEA Researchers Honored at Inaugural Research and Leadership Awards

The President’s 1867 Award, Howard’s highest honor for research, was presented to Sonya Smith, Ph.D., professor of mechanical engineering and executive director of the Research Institute for Tactical Autonomy (RITA). Danda B. Rawat, Ph.D., and Nea Maloo, FAIA, NOMA, LEED AP, ICC, were also honored at the awards ceremony with the Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards and Su Yan, Ph.D., was honored with the Up and Coming Researcher of the Year award.

Category: Alumni, Architecture, Research, College of Engineering and Architecture, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering

Eric Scandrett in cap and gown

Meet Our 2025 CEA Awards and Recognition Ceremony Student Speaker Eric Scandrett

Presenting this year is Eric Scandrett (BSME ‘25), who in his own words shared that graduating from Howard University with his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is a moment he will cherish forever—a milestone that represents not only years of hard work, but also a journey filled with growth, discovery, and unforgettable experiences.

Category: Alumni, College of Engineering and Architecture, Mechanical Engineering

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