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2011

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UA Engineers and Local DOT Test Smart Traffic Systems to Reduce First Responder Deaths

March 22, 2011  |  Ed Stiles
UA researchers have teamed up with the Maricopa County Department of Transportation to create a system that will make intersections safer for emergency responders and the general public.
Saving the Savers >>
book fair

Lego Robots a Hit in the Helios Science Pavilion at this Year's Tucson Festival of Books

March 14, 2011  |  Steve Delgado
Science Pavilion visitors treated to robots from the UA RoboClub, plus dozens of other science- and engineering-themed hands-on activities.
Building Math Muscle >>
Old Engineering building

UA Students to Model High-Speed Tucson-Phoenix Solar Train

March 11, 2011  |  Liz Warren-Pederson
Graduate students in the Eller College and the College of Engineering are partnering on a consulting project for citizen’s group.
Sun-Powered Bullet Train! >>
patrick marcus

UA Engineering Alum Tipped for AZ Leadership

March 3, 2011  |  Pete Brown
While completing his PhD, he helped grow one of Arizona's leading solar companies and launched a major arts effort, and is now ready to add his critical thinking skills and focus to make Arizona better.
Local Hero >>
Eduardo Saez

Saez Honored as University Distinguished Professor

March 1, 2011  |  Steve Delgado
Professor of chemical and environmental engineering renowned for making difficult subjects understandable and for involving students in research.
Tradition of Excellence >>
Wayne Wymore

UA Systems Engineering Pioneer Dies at 84

Feb. 25, 2011  |  Pete Brown
Aspiring pilot unexcited by engineering turned to math and established first academic department of its kind.
World's First >>
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UA Engineering Alum and Space Shuttle Commander Remembered at Book Signing

Feb. 24, 2011  |  Pete Brown
June Scobee Rodgers, widow of College of Engineering alumnus Dick Scobee, who died in Space Shuttle Challenger, visits campus to talk about her book and life with the shuttle commander.
Slipping the Surly Bonds of Earth >>
UA Old Main

Let There Be Flight

Feb. 22, 2011  |  Daniel Stolte
Two sheets of paper, a few strips of sticky tape and two paper clips – that's all UA engineering students had to build a high-soaring paper airplane. The Flight Design Challenge was part of this year's Engineering Week.
Learning to Fly >>

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