STEM at Gonzaga

Gonzaga University has named Jennifer Shepherd dean of its School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), following a competitive national search. Shepherd brings to the role a long-standing commitment to the University and a leadership style shaped by nearly three decades of service, scholarship, and mission-centered collaboration.

Between a newly published book Structural Design of Lightweight Architecture, a prestigious award shortlisting, a packed speaking schedule and his usual structural engineering courses, Dr. Joshua Schultz of Gonzaga is carving out a prominent space at the intersection of sustainable design and structural ingenuity.

An interdisciplinary team of Gonzaga student researchers developing a wearable medical device won a top prize at an international conference this March.

The Ferro Center for Materials Research marks a new chapter for interdisciplinary research, industry partnership and Jesuit innovation in the Inland Northwest.

A sweeping federal government funding package passed by the Senate includes money that can help establish the Spokane Aerospace Tech Hub.

Engineering students Miguel Alcira and Kirk Shelton share their takeaways from the IEEE Rising Stars 2026 Conference in Las Vegas.

You are invited to join Knife River Prestress in helping to activate the next chapter in the Bollier Center's impact for students and industry.

A Virtual Dual Immersion allows students to engage in real-time, bilingual conversations with peers abroad—without leaving Spokane.

Cooper Krossa ('26, electrical engineering) represented Gonzaga at the inaugural Energy Solutions Summit.

The annual Beavers Student Day event gave 11 Gonzaga civil engineering students a firsthand look at a major infrastructure project in Seattle.

Dr. Kyle Shimabuku will explain how research is guiding ways to keep drinking water safe from wildfire activity. Event is presented by the Institute for Climate, Water & the Environment.

Nathan Zavanelli, Ph.D. builds on his research with Carnegie Mellon University at his new smart bioelectronics lab at Gonzaga University.

Gonzaga engineering students designed a low-cost wheelchair suspension system to improve accessibility on campus, turning summer research into real-world impact.

New program launches innovation at the intersection of engineering and health.

NIST awarded Gonzaga more than $1.8 million for research infrastructure in the Bollier Center for Integrated Science and Engineering.

The Gonzaga Research Opportunities in Math, Engineering, and Computer Science program develops innovation and leadership skills.