News Articles
July 30, 2022
Presentation at the 33rd Canadian Materials Science Conference
On July 23, Armin Silaen, an Associate Research Professor in CIVS, delivered a technical presentation at the 33rd Canadian Materials Science Conference in Toronto, Canada. The conference was hosted by the University of Toronto.
August 2, 2022
Student Success Story: Saswot Thapa
Saswot Thapa is a CIVS Graduate Research Assistant, who recently received his master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University Northwest after successfully defending his thesis
August 3, 2022
CIVS Supported BP Summer Camps and PNW New Student Orientation
CIVS supported a number of student activities during the summer to introduce young people to engineering and stimulate their interest in engineering.
August 23, 2022
Steel Dynamics Plant Trip for Smart Ladle Implementation
In early August, several members of the CIVS “Smart Ladle” team, hosted by Chase Ault of Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) Butler Division toured their steelmaking plant in Butler, Indiana.
August 26, 2022
CIVS Kicks-Off New Decarbonization Project with Cleveland Cliffs
CIVS is working on a new project regarding performance optimization and greenhouse gas mitigation with a long-time collaborator and SMSVC member, Cleveland Cliffs.
August 29, 2022
5 CIVS Students received Graduate Research Grant Awards
Congratulations to the 5 CIVS Students who received Graduate Research Grant Awards
September 8, 2022
Virtual Reality Die Casting Project Featured in Industry Events and Publications
A CIVS virtual reality project for die casting industry workforce development and skill preparation is getting a lot of attention in its final year of development.
September 28, 2022
SSAB Americas Executives Get Hands-On at CIVS
On August 31, 2022, CIVS welcomed thirteen executives from SSAB Americas where they were able to witness first-hand the innovative research efforts by CIVS staff and students using cutting-edge simulation and visualization technologies.
November 17, 2022
CIVS Senior Research Scientist presents VR Fire Safety Simulator
CIVS Senior Research Scientist, Jack Moreland presented at the NADCA Research & Development Meeting on October 27, 2022.
November 21, 2022
Students Network at AIST Young Professionals Night
On November 8th, about 30 PNW students attended AIST Midwest Member Chapter Annual Young Steel Professionals' Night at the Avalon Manor in Merrillville.
