Oct 8, 2026Board meeting agenda packet
Corporate Affiliates Program Executive Board Executive Board Meeting
The meeting featured presentations on student internships, including an electro-optic polymer research project and a model-based systems engineering project for infusion systems. The Dean presented a report highlighting graduation growth, research expenditure trends, new faculty appointments, and strategic collaborations with various campus schools and research centers. The board discussed the development of the Forward Deployed Student Engineer (FDSE) pilot program, which aims to provide students with industry-relevant, hands-on experience solving complex technical problems. Additionally, the agenda covered corporate affiliate program updates, talent recruiting initiatives, and a review of upcoming research events and symposia.