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An Intersection of Art and Architecture

Juan De La Mora’s (ARCH ’09) architecture career has always tangled with his talent and passion for street art. Now, after getting some media recognition, he’s ready for a new chapter.
Changing a System, Now from the Inside

From doorknocking just out of college to her current position as the Illinois Department of Human Services’ senior Emerson immigration fellow, Ruth Lopez-McCarthy (LAW ’09) has spent her life fighting for immigrants rights. At one point, the constant battle almost got the better of her.

Inside this Issue

Juan De La Mora

There have been numerous instances in Juan De La Mora’s life where he felt torn between two worlds. Take his career, for instance.

Ruth Lopez-McCarthy

Right after college, Ruth Lopez-McCarthy (LAW ’09) started doorknocking. It was the community organizing, block club kind of outreach: pushing for more alley lights, safety patrols, better garbage pickup.

Spotlight

Steve Uecke

Steven Uecke (AE ’07) will make you feel like you haven’t been working hard enough—though when he reflects on his ideas he sometimes claims the opposite, saying they sprout from a desire to be lazy.

Spotlight

Emma Dosmar

As a student of a Waldorf School, Emma Dosmar (Ph.D. BME ’17) didn’t receive a letter grade until she reached high school.

Research Briefs

Illinois Tech’s CARNATIONS Receives $10M Grant to Bolster Cybersecurity in Navigation Systems

CARNATIONS Seeded with $10 Million Grant

The Center for Assured and Resilient Navigation in Advanced TransportatION Systems (CARNATIONS) at Illinois Institute of Technology was named a new Tier 1 University Transportation Center (UTC) by the United States Department of Transportation. As a Tier 1 UTC, CARNATIONS will receive a $10 million grant for improving transportation navigation systems by making them more resilient to cyber attacks, such as spoofing and jamming.

On Campus

Illinois Tech Appoints Kenneth T. Christensen as Provost

Illinois Institute of Technology appointed Kenneth T. Christensen to the role of the university’s provost and senior vice president for academic affairs in June 2023. Christensen had been serving as Illinois Tech’s interim provost.

On Campus

Illinois Tech Expands New Partnerships

The Illinois Institute of Technology has entered into several partnerships to enhance student experiences and provide better access to non-traditional applicants, and recent data shows a remarkable surge of applicant interest in the college in 2023.

Philanthropy News

Milwaukee Tool Builds Opportunities for Student Success

This spring, Illinois Institute of Technology received two generous donations of power tools valued at nearly $100,000 from Milwaukee Tool, a long-standing partner of the university.

Alumni News

2023 Alumni Awards Winners

2023 Alumni Awards Slate Alumni Medal Burt Lewis (CE ’48) Alumni Service Award Dan Ephraim (M.B.A. ’76) Collens Merit Award Victor Tsao (M.S. CS ’81) International Award of Merit Lih-Farn (Gary) Shiau (M.S. MET ’87) John J. Schommer Honor I Award Gwenn Peters, (AE ’02, ME ’02) Lifetime Achievement Award...

An Intersection of Art and Architecture

Changing a System, Now from the Inside

Summer 2023

Inside this Issue

Features

Juan De La Mora

Features

Ruth Lopez-McCarthy

Spotlight

Steve Uecke

Spotlight

Emma Dosmar

Research Briefs

CARNATIONS Seeded with $10 Million Grant

On Campus

Illinois Tech Appoints Kenneth T. Christensen as Provost

On Campus

Illinois Tech Expands New Partnerships

Philanthropy News

Milwaukee Tool Builds Opportunities for Student Success

Alumni News

2023 Alumni Awards Winners

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