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![Three students stand behind a vessel that is a reactor for synthesizing materials.](https://www.me.washington.edu/sites/me/files/styles/large/public/media/images/2024/07/me-capstones-2024-news-thumb.jpg?itok=sdYxX3_R)
Jul 08, 2024
Students showcase skills at ME capstone expo
Capstone projects addressed problems in transportation, renewable energy, health, accessibility and more.
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![One person is sitting in a hammock chair, while another person holds part of the frame structure.](https://www.me.washington.edu/sites/me/files/styles/large/public/media/images/2024/06/in-home-mobility-news-thumb.jpg?itok=Uc6Bvl_D)
Jun 27, 2024
Testing an in-home mobility system
Through innovative capstone projects, ME students worked with community members to design an adaptable mobility system.
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![A group of people posing to the camera on a red semi-truck in a workshop.](https://www.me.washington.edu/sites/me/files/styles/large/public/media/images/2024/04/20240411_EcoTruck-Disassembly-news-thumb.jpg?itok=Tfyje6lN)
Apr 29, 2024
A new student club is in charge of transforming a medium-duty diesel truck into a battery electric vehicle.
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![a group of people posing for a photo with a race car](https://www.me.washington.edu/sites/me/files/styles/large/public/media/images/2024/04/clubs-to-careers-news-thumb.jpg?itok=jtfRfNti)
Apr 15, 2024
ME students, alums and faculty share how clubs can lead to successful careers.
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![Two children ride in small toy cars, one of which has an adapted steering wheel to make it accessible for the child to use.](https://www.me.washington.edu/sites/me/files/styles/large/public/media/images/2024/02/ride-on-cars-news-thumb.jpg?itok=ZH6tr6Ro)
Feb 26, 2024
Wheels in motion: Improving mobility technologies for children
Research shows the importance of accessible environments for children using assistive technologies.
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![A graphic shows how the gold-colored piezoelectric film sleeve fits over the Medtronic Micra leadless pacemaker](https://www.me.washington.edu/sites/me/files/styles/large/public/media/images/2024/02/piezopulse-news-thumb.jpg?itok=c5_IRPYS)
Feb 12, 2024
Researchers, co-led by ME Assistant Professor Mohammad Malakooti, are creating a device that harvests heartbeat energy to extend battery life in pacemakers.
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