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Jan 27, 2020

Mechanical engineering on the nanoscale

In conjunction with the Institute for Nano-Engineered Systems, ME faculty are developing new materials, systems and devices for environmental monitoring and health care.
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Dec 09, 2019

On track to STEM

Since 2016 Washington Hyperloop has been one of the top three U.S. teams competing in SpaceX’s summer challenge. Now they’re setting a new goal: get more kids excited about engineering.
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Nov 18, 2019

The murmuration whisperer

ME professor Santosh Devasia is investigating how the flocking behavior of birds could inform autonomous robotics research.
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Oct 28, 2019

Transforming titanium with 3D printing

ME’s newest 3D printing lab explores additive manufacturing of complex structures with titanium.
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Sep 03, 2019

Engineering and the human body

Biomechanics, ME’s newest undergraduate degree option, combines mechanical engineering with biology and physiology to enhance understandings of health and inspire innovation.
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Aug 12, 2019

Research impact

Elizabeth Rasmussen is developing a clean, scalable approach to synthesizing advanced materials, setting the stage for innovation in batteries, targeted drug delivery and more.
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