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WSU Students Promote Engineering, Science
February 2, 2010

OGDEN, Utah – Several Weber State University students are spending time encouraging local junior high students to prepare for careers in engineering, science and technology. 
Two WSU student groups — the Society of Women Engineers and Science, Technology, Engineering Programs (STEP) — worked with Mount Ogden Junior High to organize an eight-week seminar after school on Wednesdays in January and February. The seminars are for junior high students involved in the Utah Scholars program.
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Interior Design Program Earns Accreditation
April 16, 2009
OGDEN, Utah – Weber State University’s Interior Design Technology program was recently awarded accreditation by a prestigious national organization. WSU is one of only two interior design programs in the state accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).
Faculty members said the rigorous three-year process for recognition was well worth the effort. Graduating from a CIDA-accredited program will give students an edge when applying for both internships and jobs.

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Students Win First Place in Construction Competition
February 26, 2009
OGDEN, Utah – Weber State University construction management students won first place in the heavy civil category at the Associated Schools of Construction regional student competition, held Feb. 11-14 in Reno, Nev.
WSU students competed against 15 Region 6 schools, including Brigham Young University, Arizona State University, Boise State University and Colorado State University.

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Senior Project Improves Campus for Fellow Students
December 10, 2007
OGDEN, Utah – Thanks to the efforts of five graduating seniors, Weber State University students waiting to ride the campus shuttle buses will have better protection against the elements.
As part of a senior project in the Department of Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering Technology, five students are building two shelters to be used at popular shuttle bus stops on campus. The group includes students majoring in manufacturing engineering technology (MFET) with an emphasis in welding and design graphics engineering technology (DGET).

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Mechanical Engineering Students’ Senior Project Headed for Rough Terrain
April 12, 2006
OGDEN, Utah – For 11 Weber State University seniors, the toughest test of their college careers may occur after they graduate next month.
Since last August, 10 men and one woman have spent eight to 10 hours a week working on a mini baja vehicle as part of their senior project in the mechanical engineering technology program. The finished vehicle is scheduled to compete in the Mini Baja West 2006 competition, May 11-13 in Portland, Ore. This is the third consecutive year that WSU mechanical engineering technology students have competed in the event, which is open to universities and colleges across North and South America, and also has attracted teams from Korea and South Africa.
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