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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.

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Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering News

Hannah Whetzel

Major Monday: Hannah Whetzel

Oct. 18, 2018  |  Lauren Keys
When Hannah Whetzel isn't at the track running 5Ks, she is in the lab studying mechanical engineering.
On Track for Success >>
space junk

The Quest to Conquer Earth’s Space Junk Problem

Sept. 14, 2018  |   Alexandra Witze
Zombie satellites, rocket shards and collision debris are creating major traffic risks in orbits around the planet. Researchers are working to reduce the threats posed by more than 20,000 objects in space.
Defusing Debris Danger >>
AME building

Peiwen 'Perry' Li Steps Up to Lead AME

Sept. 14, 2018  |  Emily Dieckman
Professor and researcher of thermal science, energy and power engineering selected as new head of UA Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering.
Solar Flair for AME >>
Jeffrey and Hermelinda Bristol

UA Engineers Help a Fellow Wildcat Walk After 19 Years in a Wheelchair

Sept. 7, 2018  |  Emily Dieckman
Students in the Engineering Design Program help a young man retrain his brain and muscles after an aneurysm, and Tech Launch Arizona works to make the same technology available to others in need.
Giant Steps >>

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