Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering

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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Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering News

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Wildcat Engineers Celebrate 60 Years at Homecoming 2023

Nov. 17, 2023 | Jeff Gardner

Appreciating a proud legacy while looking ever forward.

Milestone Celebration >>

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Arizona Sports Hall of Fame Inducts UA Engineering’s Justine Schluntz

Nov. 14, 2023 | Alexandra Pere

For her accomplishments in swimming, diving and academics, the AME alum and faculty member takes her place in Class of 2023.

A Legacy of Leadership >>

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Two Aerospace Engineering Students Help Analyze OSIRIS-REx Sample

Nov. 14, 2023 | Chris Quirk

NASA interns Maanyaa Kapur and Zach Purdie are gaining career skills and helping discover how life emerged on Earth.

Varied, Valuable Experience >>

Engineering student Katelyn Rees poses for a photo in front of a brick building.

Senior Becomes a Voting Member of Arizona Board of Regents

Nov. 7, 2023 | Alexandra Pere

Vowing to help ensure that the basic needs of all students are met, mechanical engineering major Katelyn Rees begins the last year of her student regent appointment.

Regent Rees Creates Change >>