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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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College Names First Craig M. Berge Dean’s Fellows

Nov. 3, 2020  |  University of Arizona College of Engineering
Six researchers will advance research in areas including quantum communications, groundwater remediation and wearable biomedical devices.
New Fellows >>
Screenshot of President Robert C. Robbins in a Zoom meeting

NASA Takes Virtual Tour of Mini-Labs for Studying Asteroids

Oct. 21, 2020  |  Emily Dieckman
The pandemic on Earth doesn’t stop progress in space as researchers present their work on $3M STEM-engagement project.
NASA Site Visit >>
A spacecraft above an asteroid's terrain (artist's impression).

OSIRIS-REx Successfully Touches Asteroid Bennu in Sample Grab

Oct. 21, 2020  |  NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and University Communications
Ten years after NASA selected UArizona to lead the OSIRIS-REx mission, the spacecraft successfully completed its most treacherous and rewarding task: sample collection.
Touchdown on Bennu >>
A Latino student wearing sunglasses, a graduation cap and gown and a "Class of 2019" sash raises his fist into the air in excitement. Red and white text on the blue background reads, "Excelencia in Education: Examples of Excelencia."

UA Program Named 'Example of Excelencia' in Recognition of Service to Latino Students in STEM

Oct. 7, 2020  |  Emily Litvack
The Arizona's Science, Engineering and Math Scholars program provides services to support students in graduating with a STEM degree, focusing on students who are underrepresented in STEM.
ASEMS Award >>

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