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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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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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Apr 15, 2024
ME students, alums and faculty share how clubs can lead to successful careers.
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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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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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Jan 24, 2024
Advancing clean manufacturing research
ME researchers will work on projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy that could improve the manufacturing of composites and electric vehicle batteries.
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