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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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Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering News

Female Ranger Challenge Captain Concludes Her Run

Nov. 10, 2016  |  La Monica Everett-Haynes
UA mechanical engineering senior Maurissa Wortham served as captain of the UA's Reserve Officers' Training Corps Ranger Challenge Team, which is seeing growing participation among women.
Women Rangers on the Rise >>
Engineering alumna Claire Tomkins explains to the audience at the Engineers Breakfast why we need an engineer in the White House.

UA Engineering Homecoming 2016 Highlights the Profession's Humanity

Nov. 3, 2016  |  Jill Goetz
The UA Engineering annual homecoming breakfast made a strong case for the belief that society's ills will persist unless those with skills in technology and critical thinking, not to mention compassion, are given room to flourish in the corridors of power.
Professional Accomplishments and Public Service >>

UA Engineering Students, Alumni Mission Critical to OSIRIS-REx

Sept. 6, 2016  |  Jill Goetz
From modeling the asteroid to steering the spacecraft, UA engineering students are helping ensure all systems are go.
Engineers Keep Space Missions on Track >>

UA Engineering Alumnus Aims to Send Glider to Record 90,000 Feet

Aug. 5, 2016  |  Jill Goetz
As CEO of the Perlan Project, aerospace engineer Ed Warnock prepares to launch an engineless aircraft to the edge of space and elevate our knowledge about climate, the ozone layer and flying on Mars.
Riding the Wind at the Edge of Space >>

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