SMU Lyle School of Engineering

Congratulations to Dr. Muhsin Menekse, Executive Director of the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education and Texas Instruments Distinguished Chair in Engineering Education, on receiving recognition from the Journal of Engineering Education for a Top-Cited Article.

His research examines how student motivation influences learning, persistence, and success in engineering and STEM disciplines. By helping educators better understand what drives student engagement, his work is shaping more effective learning environments and improving outcomes for future engineers.

We're proud to see Dr. Menekse’s research making an impact across the engineering education community and beyond.

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Caruth Institute Executive Director Honored With JEE Top Cited Article SMU Lyle's Muhsin Menekse earned Journal of Engineering Education Top-Cited Article recognition for research on student motivation in STEM education.

From a conversation on a beach in Tel Aviv 🌊 to building a company at the forefront of AI security.

SMU Lyle student Angel Cuenca ’27 is founder and CEO of Quantum Falcon, a startup helping organizations prepare for the next generation of cybersecurity challenges as AI and quantum computing continue to evolve.

Currently pursuing his M.S. in Quantum Engineering at SMU Lyle, Angel is applying what he learns in the classroom to real-world problems—protecting agentic AI systems and helping shape the future of technology.

⚡ AI
🔐 Cybersecurity
⚛️ Quantum Computing

Read his story: https://www.smu.edu/lyle/latest-at-lyle/news/cuenca-ai-security-quantum?utm_campaign=lyle_blog&utm_content=1781702520&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=facebook

Good news! 🎉 There's still time to apply to an SMU Lyle grad program with no application fee. The application fee waiver has been extended through June 30!

Take the next step in your engineering career and submit your application today!

Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4vltURe

*Offer valid through June 30 for new graduate applicants only.

For Yaw Boateng, getting involved at SMU wasn’t the challenge. Finding the right opportunities was.

The third-year computer engineering student turned his experience into Compass, a startup designed to help students navigate campus resources, advising and opportunities more easily.

What began as a passion project during his first semester at SMU Lyle has grown into a collaborative effort with the University Advising Center and earned Yaw the opportunity to represent SMU at the 2026 ACC InVenture Prize Competition.

Read how one student is using engineering and entrepreneurship to make a lasting impact on campus: https://bit.ly/4dRkgjI

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? 🎓
We're waiving application fees for new graduate program applicants from June 1–15. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance in your academic and professional journey!

Learn more and apply today! https://bit.ly/43bNdRd

*Offer valid for new graduate applicants only

SMU Lyle's Master of Science in Manufacturing Leadership and Innovation is a forward-looking program designed to prepare engineers and industry professionals to lead the next era of advanced manufacturing.

From smart factories and digital transformation to leadership, operations and innovation strategy, this program combines technical expertise with the management skills needed to drive change across the manufacturing sector.

As manufacturing rapidly evolves through AI, automation and connected systems, SMU Lyle is preparing future-ready leaders who can bridge engineering, technology and business.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dJ7L8w

Join Anam Iqbal at the SMU Lyle School of Engineering for a virtual informational webinar. Learn all about the graduate admissions process, and what getting a master's degree at SMU Lyle can do for you and your career!

📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 pm CT
🔗 Register Here: https://bit.ly/3RMVCrC

Congratulations to Dr. Janille Smith-Colin on being selected as a recipient of the 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award.

This prestigious recognition reflects Dr. Smith-Colin’s leadership in transportation systems research and her commitment to advancing engineering solutions that improve safety, accessibility and community well-being on a global scale. Through her Fulbright project in Kingston, Jamaica, she will explore how urban roadway design impacts mobility and quality of life while introducing the Safe Systems Approach into engineering education and professional practice.

Her work exemplifies the kind of globally engaged, socially impactful research that defines the SMU Lyle School of Engineering. We are proud to see Dr. Smith-Colin representing SMU and collaborating with international partners to help shape safer, more resilient transportation systems for the future.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Smith-Colin on this remarkable achievement.

Congratulations to the SMU Lyle Class of 2026! 🎓

This past weekend, we celebrated an extraordinary group of graduates whose hard work, resilience, innovation and determination helped shape the Lyle community.

From research labs and classrooms to competitions, student organizations and industry partnerships, this class has left a lasting impact on SMU Lyle. We are proud to celebrate all that our graduates have accomplished and excited to see how they will continue to engineer the future.

We were also thrilled to have Buzz, our humanoid robot special guest, join the celebration — a fitting symbol of the innovation and curiosity that define engineering at Lyle.

Congratulations, graduates. Your future is just getting started.