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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Biomimicry Builds on 'Nature's Genius'

May 11, 2022 | Melina Walling

The Arizona Republic features three College of Engineering faculty members in an article about biomimicry and biomimetic research.

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Back with a (Flash)bang: Craig M. Berge Engineering Design Day 2022

May 4, 2022 | Emily Dieckman

Engineering students competed for more than $46,000 in prizes at the first in-person Engineering Design Day since 2019, with projects ranging from a battery-powered flashbang alternative to mealworm protein bars.