McNeese Department of Engineering & Computer Science

06/04/2026

Graduate Student Spotlight:
Congratulations to Maniratna Subedi, who just graduated this May with his Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering!
During his two years here, Maniratna focused on the hands-on side of things—spending a lot of time in the labs, working with testing equipment, and tackling projects that look exactly like what he'll see in the real world. He was also a big part of American Society of Civil Engineers(ASCE), working closely with classmates and building up the confidence he needs for his career.
Reflecting on his time here, Maniratna shared:
"My graduate experience at McNeese has been incredibly meaningful. I'm so thankful for the Civil Engineering faculty who bring real field experience into the classroom. I'm especially grateful to Dr. Farid Hosseinpour for his guidance and mentorship during my research, and to Dr. Srinivasan Ambatipati for his leadership and continuous support.”
What's next?
Maniratna is moving to Pennsylvania to start working as a Structural Engineer for AI Engineers, Inc
We’re incredibly proud of you, Maniratna! Can't wait to see what you do. next.

06/02/2026

Know a high school student interested in engineering? Registration is closing fast for the 2026 McNeese Summer Engineering Research Academy!🔬

Students get a true hands-on college experience using real university equipment in labs led by McNeese professors.

🚨 Registration Deadlines:
Week 1 (June 15-19): due June 4
Week 2( July 6-10): due June 25
WEEKS 1 & 2- due June 4
💰 Cost: $500 per week, or save $200 by signing up for both weeks ($800 total).
Check out the link for more details.
https://www.mcneese.edu/iiec/mcneese-engineering-academy/

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Huge congratulations to McNeese’s newest inductees into the Pledge of the Computing Professionals! Taking this pledge means choosing a path of deep responsibility, ethics, and excellence. We can’t wait to be guided by your leadership and we are so incredibly proud of you!

05/26/2026

Congratulations to the newest engineering students from McNeese State University.
Proud to see you take the next step in your engineering journey while upholding the values of innovation, professionalism, and excellence.

05/18/2026

Don't miss out on ENCS May Newsletter! Amazing recap of our recent activities.

The LNG Center of Excellence at McNeese State University officially opened on April 20 with a ribbon cutting and reception celebrating its role in advancing LNG education, workforce development and industry collaboration.

05/05/2026

A team of four students, McNeeseCodes, participated in the CareDeviAI Healthcare Innovative Hackathon and developed FrudgeCare AI.

FrudgeCare AI is a healthcare triage prototype that helps organize patient information for front desk staff, nurses, and providers. Patients enter symptoms once, and the system generates structured summaries and next steps for each role. The name, FrudgeCare AI, honors Janie Doucet Frugé, a McNeese alumna whose impact in healthcare inspired the project.

The team includes Prince Pudasaini, Rita Thapa Chhetri, David Chukwuemeka Okpo, and Solida Tan under the guidance of Dr. Jennifer Lavergne and Sophiya Aryal.

The project was built using synthetic patient data and it highlights how technology can be used to improve communication and workflow in healthcare.

Click the video below to watch their demonstration.

05/05/2026

Application for DevDays Tech Competition is Open!

All Louisiana university students in Engineering, Computer Science, and Business are welcome to apply. This is an opportunity to build something meaningful and impactful.
In partnership with New Schools for Louisiana, this year’s DevDays challenge focuses on developing a decision-ready data tool that addresses real gaps in Louisiana’s K-12 education system.

Why participate?
• $10,000 in total prizes
• Work on a real-world education challenge
• Collaborate in teams (up to 4 — solo applicants welcome)
• Travel and accommodation covered for finalists by Nexus

Important Dates
• Application Deadline: May 17
• Virtual Semi-Finals: May 20–21
• Finals (Top 10 Teams): June 19

Location for final presentation: Baton Rouge City Club, Baton Rouge, LA

Finalists will present their solutions to a panel of industry experts.

Learn more and apply: nexusla.org/devdays