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This section of the college news site gathers stories that feature the faculty, students, staff and programs of the UA Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. For detailed information about all other aspects of AME, please visit the department website.

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Alex Craig and Jesse Little stand next to LT5, a long wind tunnel which is silver and stretches off frame to the left of them.

$10M Elevates UArizona Hypersonics Facilities to National Prominence

Jan. 13, 2022  |  Emily Dieckman
The funding will allow for upgrades to the College of Engineering's wind tunnels, strengthening UArizona’s position as an academic leader in hypersonics research.
Big Funds for High Speeds >>
A group of eight people in blue jumpsuits smile in front of a round spacecraft. They look happy, with their arms around each other or raised in the air in celebration.

Engineering Alum Travels to Space

Jan. 4, 2022  |  Dylan Taylor
Dylan Taylor, who earned a materials science and engineering degree from the UA in 1993, recounts his journey to space aboard the Blue Origin NS - 19 mission on Dec. 11, 2021. He calls the journey, which marked Blue Origin's sixth flight, the most profound experience of his life.
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A group of ten astronauts stand in matching blue jumpsuits in a green outdoor area.

Engineering Alum in Newest Class of NASA Astronauts

Dec. 8, 2021  |  NASA
Jessica Wittner, a 2009 aerospace engineering graduate, was selected from among more than 12,000 applicants.
Astronaut Alum >>
Six men stand next to a blue wind tunnel talking.

Gov. Ducey Says Investment in Hypersonic Flight is Ticket to the Future

Dec. 3, 2021  |  Emily Dieckman
The governor joined Raytheon Missiles & Defense president, university leadership, and representatives from the education sector to tour UArizona wind tunnels and discuss the state's STEM workforce.
Governor Tours Wind Tunnels >>

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