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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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Construction Begins on UArizona's New Applied Research Building

July 1, 2021  |  University Communications
The new building at the southeast corner of East Helen Street and North Highland Avenue will connect researchers across four colleges and eight departments.
Breaking Ground >>
A mannequin covered in black tape is held up by a PVC pipe frame in a large room. Two students kneel next to electronic equipment near the mannequin.

Staying Safe When Lightning Strikes

May 28, 2021  |  Emily Dieckman
As a capstone project, a team of engineering seniors built a mannequin to test the efficacy of lightning protection garments.
Manny the Mannequin >>
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Students Net $46,000 in Prizes at Craig M. Berge Design Day 2021

May 11, 2021  |  Emily Dieckman
College of Engineering seniors at the University of Arizona showcase their efforts to make crops healthier, humans safer, and the future brighter.
Going Virtual... Part 2 >>
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The Visitor Who Never Left: Roberto Furfaro, 2021 da Vinci Fellow

April 29, 2021  |  Emily Dieckman
The systems and industrial engineering professor, whose work centers around applying artificial intelligence methods to space exploration, has been with the college for more than 20 years.
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