Posts published in “Expedition Engineering”

Engineering a conspiracy theory

By Alessandro Chavez on September 11, 2026

Truth forms when creativity meets reality. The reality dawned on me in my second semester, when I noticed the erratic behaviors of technology.

NEWS

Davis Hall demolition approved
By Alessandra Zulueta Nieto on September 11, 2026
A change to the Hoboken skyline is on the horizon. On June 9, the Hoboken Planning Board reviewed and approved plans for the demolition of...
Change to eighteen credit max
By Katherine Garcia on September 11, 2026
Starting Fall 2026, the maximum allowed credits per semester has dropped from 20 to 18, and all undergraduate degree programs will require no more than...
Class of 2030 march up Wittpenn Walk!
By Krutin Vallala on September 11, 2026
The Class of 2030 officially began its Stevens experience on August 31, 2026, with the annual Wittpenn Walk and New Student Convocation, and students arrived...
Stevens launches new master’s in Aerospace Engineering
By Srikar Velam on September 11, 2026
The field of aerospace is currently experiencing a golden age of flight and space exploration. This rise to popularity in recent years has sprouted boundless...
Ranked: Stevens School of Business named to The Princeton Review’s best on-campus MBA programs 2027 list
By Ashley Flores on September 11, 2026
The Stevens School of Business has been ranked in The Princeton Review’s Best On-Campus MBA Programs for 2027. This recognition is based on information gathered...
Ranked: Stevens earns 4.5 stars in new “Money” best colleges 2026 rankings
By Kannon Peters on September 11, 2026
Stevens Institute of Technology, for the third year in a row, obtained a spot on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges in America” list. This list ranks...
Heat dome and the Canadian wildfire smoke
By Srikar Velam on September 11, 2026
In recent years, summer has become less of a season to look forward to; in fact, it has become more a season to be dreaded...

Yale scientists discover Parkinson’s-spreading proteins red-handed
By Sean Palermo on September 11, 2026
A new study published in the Nature Communications journal suggests a link between the spread of the toxic, misfolded protein, a-synuclein, and proteins found on...
U.S. measles cases reach 35-year high in 2026, surpassing last year’s total
By Ryan Levinter on September 11, 2026
Measles have been eliminated in the United States of America since the year 2000. However, measles cases have reached its highest in 35 years with...
The science behind the 2026 Cyclospora Outbreak
By Riyana Phadke on September 11, 2026
This summer, a common salad ingredient became the center of a major foodborne illness outbreak across the United States. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
Degradable “living plastic” self-destructs on command without leaving microplastics
By Katherine Garcia on September 11, 2026
Many plastic items are used only once, yet remain in the environment for years. Researchers have developed a new method where plastic can degrade on...
This kea parrot is the first-known disabled alpha male
By Réka Weinacht on May 1, 2026
The kea bird is a large parrot native to New Zealand, similar in size to a rabbit. This endangered bird has olive-green feathers and eats...
Hawaii is repurposing plastic pollution in its roads
By Sean Palermo on May 1, 2026
Due to Hawaii’s economic and logistical challenges in recycling plastic waste, such as marine debris lingering in its ocean waters, researchers have been pioneering a...