UK Engineering @ Paducah Update


 

January 2024

 

Snapshot of what’s happening on the UK Pigman College of Engineering – Paducah Campus this month!

 

Going to New Heights! 

  • The UK-Paducah’s American Institute of Aeronautics and Aerospace (AIAA) is participating in the Design, Build, Fly competition.
  • Over 150 teams from 15 different countries submitted their design, and we placed 65th worldwide! Nationally, we were in the Top 40.
  • Notable schools we outperformed in the design portion include Georgia Tech, Cornell, Penn State, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical, and Rose-Hulman.

 

Seay Named AIChE Fellow

Jeffrey Seay, the PJC Board of Trustees Engineering Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, has been elected an American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AlChE) Fellow, the organization’s highest grade of membership. For the full story, visit here.

 

1st Annual Internship and Career Fair

We welcomed nearly 30 employers to campus for an industry-focused fair. This was a joint effort between UK Pigman College of Engineering – Paducah Campus and West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Over 100 students attended, and employers asked us to offer it again next January! If you or a company you know are interested in participating, please have them contact Ben at ben.stinnett@uky.edu. We will add you to the list!

 

Paducah Area Chamber Celebrating 85 Years

On January 26th, the Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Dinner and Business Celebration. We are very grateful for their staff and for being great advocates of our program! UK-Paducah was represented well with several familiar faces receiving awards for their support of our extended campus.

  • Basil Drossos was recognized as the 2023 Citizen of the Year
  • David Denton was recognized as the 2023 Leadership Paducah Alumnus of the Year
  • Ben Stinnett was recognized as a Top 10 Finalist for Young Leader of Western Kentucky

 

For photos and details, visit WPSD’s article.

 

 Launch of a Professional Society of Women Engineers Chapter

Local women in engineering are building a network to start a Professional SWE Chapter in Western Kentucky. If you are interested, please complete this short survey or contact Rachel Draffen at  rachel.draffen@arkema.com.

 

 

 

 

For more information about UK College of Engineering – Paducah Campus: engr.uky.edu/paducah



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