Maseeh College Featured News:


James Pankow, Ph.D. Professor Robert Bertini Professor David Sailor

Portland State University researchers find Smokeless Tobacco
products with up to 700% more flavor additives than candy.


Portland State University Professor Jim Pankow's research into flavorants in smokeless tobacco has been published in the journal of Food and Chemical Toxicology. The article, "Levels of mint and wintergreen flavorants: Smokeless tobacco products vs. confectionary products," concludes that the level of flavorants in brand name smokeless tobacco products are up to 700 percent higher than in some well-known candy products. Read more


Portland State University Receives $3.9 Million
Investment for Computational Science

(Portland, Ore.) Dec. 7, 2009 – Portland State University (PSU) alumnus Fariborz Maseeh (FAHR-uh-borz mah-SEE) through his Massiah Foundation has made a $3.9 million philanthropic investment in computational science in PSU’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics, which has been renamed the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Computational scientists create computer simulations and data analysis tools that predict the behavior of extremely complex systems that shape everyday life, such as the atmosphere, oceans, tectonic plates, airplanes, freeways, and cells and genes.  This investment will allow the department to be more versatile and collaborative with other PSU departments and with many businesses in the broader Portland metropolitan region.

“A way to overcome economic and global competitive challenges, is to produce better talents in our society.  Investing in better education will contribute to that,” said Maseeh.  “With significant global competition facing us, now is the time to contribute to our educational institutions. Investments fostering collaboration between academia and business will lead to useful and practical breakthroughs in the future.  I am honored to be a part of the transformation of PSU’s Math and Statistics Department.” Read More

 


THE MASEEH COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE AT PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY creates an inspiring educational and research environment for students, faculty, and staff to expand knowledge and improve lives through innovation in research and engineering education.

The hallmark of the college is a locally relevant and globally significant impact, demonstrated by:

  • A diverse portfolio of collaborative and cross-disciplinary research.
  • Exceptional students who apply cutting-edge research to current issues and who are sought after in the global market.
  • Strong partnership with industry, government, and non-profit organizations that promote economic opportunities and contribute to the economic development of the region.