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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.

Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering News

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2024 Patent Luncheon Marks a Year of Engineering Breakthroughs

Inventive faculty strengthen the economy and attract national recognition.
Jessica Wittner examines an airplane

AME Alum and Astronaut Awaits Her First Mission

Jessica Wittner graduates from NASA training.
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Engineering and Supporters Kick Off Fuel Wonder Campaign

Alumni and friends are helping the college lead the way in education and innovative problem-solving.
Students stand in front of the tall sandbag structure outdoors

Cathedral Termite Mounds Inspire UA Engineering Lunar Structures

Associate professor Jekan Thanga and a team of student researchers are developing smart, robot-built sandbag shelters for NASA astronauts on the moon.

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