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CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ lasers go supersonic

Oct. 18, 2022

Researchers at CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ are using lasers to precisely quantify the performance of high-speed engines. Those measurements — recently described in detail in Optica — are key to propelling superfast hypersonic vehicles and providing better engine performance overall.

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Another strong year for mechanical research funding at CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ

Oct. 13, 2022

The Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering had another successful year for research funding, bringing in 37 new awards and funding on 72 existing sponsored projects, which totaled nearly $14 million. Fiscal year 2022 marked 10 consecutive years that the department has brought in $10 million or more in...

Greg Rieker

QEI Collaboration Lab opening to foster high-impact research in quantum engineering

Oct. 13, 2022

The Quantum Engineering Initiative (QEI) Collaboration Lab will encourage cross-campus research and experiments in the high-impact field of quantum engineering.

Katie Schutt

An inside look: Interning with LifeFormations

Oct. 5, 2022

Katie Schutt is a Mechanical Engineering Student Apprentice. She interned with LifeFormations during summer 2022. Katie Schutt Where did you intern and what exciting for you about that opportunity? This summer I was a mechanical engineering intern at a small company called LifeFormations. They design and fabricate animatronics and other...

An inside look: Interning with SpaceX

Sept. 25, 2022

Kayla Ployhar is a Mechanical Engineering Student Apprentice. She interned at SpaceX during summer 2022. Kayla Ployhar Where did you intern and what was exciting for you about that opportunity? I interned at SpaceX and it was amazing to be a part of the inspiring mission to send Starship to...

Shelly Miller

Professor Shelly Miller honored with Distinguished Research Lectureship

Sept. 19, 2022

Shelly Miller, professor of mechanical engineering, has been recognized with 2022-23 Distinguished Research Lectureships. The Lectureship is among the most esteemed honors bestowed upon a faculty member at the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ.

Alexandr Vassilyev

An inside look: Interning with Seagate Technology

Sept. 15, 2022

Alexandr Vassilyev is a Mechanical Engineering Student Apprentice. He interned with Seagate Technology during summer 2022. Alexandr Vassilyev Where did you intern and what exciting for you about that opportunity? This summer I interned at Seagate Technology. I was really excited about the opportunity to learn more about linux and...

Titan Vans

An inside look: Interning with Titan Vans

Sept. 8, 2022

Nolan Chinn, Helen Do, and Lana Pivarnik are undergraduate students in Mechanical Engineering. They interned at Titan DIY Kits during Summer 2022. Nolan, Helen, and Lana on the job at Titan Vans Where did you intern and what kinds of projects did you work on? Nolan: Titan Vans is a...

Sean Humbert

Professor Sean Humbert featured on the Blister Labs podcast

Sept. 6, 2022

Professor Sean Humbert discusses the movie Real Genius, flies, ski testing and dynamic modeling, math and slarving and more.

Hayley Cashdollar

Engineering Culture Like an EV

Sept. 6, 2022

Hayley Cashdollar (BSME ’12), head of manufacturing at Lightship, the first all-electric recreational vehicle manufacturer, is committed to including people with an array of perspectives on her growing team. Her experineces have made her uniquely committed to DEI and work related to company culture.

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