Oregon Institute of Technology

The following students have been named to the 2024-2025 Winter Term dean's list at Oregon Institute of Technology. Inclusion on the list requires a 3.30 to 3.69 grade-point average.

The following students have been named to the 2024-2025 Winter Term president's list at Oregon Institute of Technology. Inclusion on the list requires a 3.70 grade-point average and above.

Eighteen students at Oregon Tech recently passed the Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) exam for Mechanical Design with nine students scoring above 90%. The CSWA exam is considered one of the hardest Mechanical Engineering Certificate exams available; the worldwide passing rate for this exam is around 64%, and the success rate for Oregon Tech students is around 89%.

Three faculty and three senior students from Oregon Tech's Medical Imaging Technology programs attended the 50th-anniversary Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology (ACERT) conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the beginning of February. The event brought together over 850 attendees, including 568 students, to advocate for and advance the medical imaging profession. Two Oregon Tech faculty members and one student presented at the national conference, sharing insights with medical imaging faculty and students from across the country.

Oregon Tech Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Technology senior Ezekiel "Zeke" Gillette recently attended the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Technologist Section (SNMMI-TS) Future Leaders Academy, which focused on developing a clear plan for increasing the leadership abilities of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging professionals.

Five Oregon Tech Civil Engineering seniors have won the 2025 KEEN Bridge Competition and a $500 prize.

The following students have been named to the 2024-2025 Fall Term dean's list at Oregon Institute of Technology. Inclusion on the list requires a 3.30 to 3.69 grade-point average.

The Oregon Tech Honors Program proudly welcomed 21 students during its Induction Ceremony Oct. 12. The Oregon Tech Honors Program is a prestigious academic program designed for high-achieving students from diverse academic majors. This specialized program offers an interdisciplinary education that equips future leaders and professionals with the skills and knowledge to excel in their careers and lead meaningful lives. The Honors Program complements the regular academic curriculum with various extracurricular learning experiences, emphasizing the development of well-rounded professionals, socially responsible individuals, and well-educated students.

The following students have been named to the 2024-2025 Fall Term president's list at Oregon Institute of Technology. Inclusion on the list requires a 3.70 grade-point average and above.

Oregon Tech is proud to announce that Renewable Engineering student Cruz Tecumseh Collin presented on behalf of the United States Patent and Trademark Office at the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) conference in San Antonio, Texas, this month.

Oregon Tech faculty and students recently returned from a study abroad trip to Finland, Estonia, Sweden, and Iceland, which took place from Aug. 24 to Sept. 16. The trip brought together 25 students from 10 different majors to study international business, culture, and sustainability. The trip was part of a Spring Term program called Experience Business Abroad and International Study Experience in Ecology/Sustainability.

Eight students and two instructors from Oregon Tech's Dental Hygiene program in Klamath Falls traveled to the Caribbean country of Grenada this summer to provide dental care to underserved populations in rural areas.

In September, Oregon Tech Civil Engineering graduate student Serena Moha presented research findings to industry leaders at the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying (OSBEELS) 2024 Symposium.

A new student trustee, Keegan Dentinger, joined the Board of Trustees of Oregon Institute of Technology this month. Dentinger was nominated by Governor Tina Kotek and confirmed by the Oregon Senate on Sept. 24, 2024.

Professor Rick Hoylman and junior Nuclear Medicine students Will Duarte, Gabby Halgren, and Tevin Glover traveled to Jakarta and Bandung, Indonesia, with RAD-AID International, a nonprofit organization focused on providing medical imaging services in under-resourced areas.

A new student trustee, Aaron Hill, joined the Board of Trustees of Oregon Institute of Technology this month. Hill was nominated by Governor Tina Kotek and confirmed by the Oregon Senate on May 31, 2024.

Oregon Institute of Technology congratulates more than 700 students who earned their academic degrees with the Class of 2024. Oregon Tech celebrated the successes of these students on campus during its June 2024 commencement ceremonies.

The following students have been named to the 2023-2024 Spring Term dean's list at Oregon Institute of Technology.

Oregon Tech Renewable Energy Engineering student Adama Toure and Electrical Engineering student Jordan Harris-Toovy won the Visionary Award at the June 27 Invent Oregon Collegiate Challenge (InventOR) for their fault detection technology that monitors the life of solar panels. InventOR stated that the concept, if realized, has the potential to make a lasting impact on the world.

Oregon Tech Environmental Sciences and Business student Tarrah Anne Bickford presented her tourism research at the International Congress of Arctic Social Sciences (ICASS) conference held in Bodo, Norway, May 29 to June 3. Bickford, a first-year student, is a member of the Oregon Tech Business Research Group focusing on rural and Arctic studies. Last summer, Bickford and fellow student Jaime Kuchle collected data in northern Europe for an undergraduate research project analyzing best practices for rural tourism in Arctic communities.

The following students have been named to the 2023-2024 Spring Term president's list at Oregon Institute of Technology.

Oregon Tech Dental Hygiene sophomore Megan Nelson traveled to Washington, D.C. June 2-15 to participate in the American Red Cross Collegiate Leadership Program. The program allows students to develop leadership skills and inspire a new generation of volunteers by organizing blood drives for their classmates and community.

Oregon Tech awarded the 2024 Student Achievement Award to Cameron Robinson for outstanding accomplishments, including international recognition.

Oregon Tech awarded the 2024 Owens Citizenship Award to Luke Borja for integrity and high moral standards.

Two Oregon Tech Mechanical Engineering students presented research at the International Conference on Science, Technology, and Applications of Additive Manufacturing (ISTA-AM) 2024 in Bali, Indonesia, in January. The conference provided a platform for undergraduate and graduate students to present their research and to network and learn about advancements and applications in additive manufacturing.

Oregon Tech awarded the 2024 Outstanding Non-Traditional Student Award to Conner J. Wahl for bringing an exemplary role model.

Oregon Tech awarded Colton W. Hurst the 2024 Outstanding Community Service Award for his outstanding contributions to his community and service to others.

Oregon Tech awarded Brooke Eldridge the 2024 Oregon Tech Pride Award for bringing outstanding recognition and pride to Oregon Tech.

Oregon Tech awarded the 2024 President's Senior Cup Award to Ryan Pearson for superior academic excellence.

Oregon Tech awarded Jordan Spencer the 2024 President's Senior Cup Award and Most Dedicated Student Award for superior academic excellence and positive involvement in the campus community.