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Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering News - June 2019

Aerial view of Tucson, taken from west of the I-10.

Tucson’s Burgeoning Tech Sector Reveals a Hub of Innovation in Southern Arizona

Established industry giants and technology startups alike are attracted to Tucson's talented workforce.
A multicar accident on a dusty roadside

Road Runner: UA Students' Tool Could Be Key Part in Dust Storm Research

Mechanical engineering student Ruby O'Brien-Metzger is part of a team of scientists researching what soil types and wind conditions cause blowing dust.
Bradley Williams in a white safety suit in front of a spacecraft.

Flinn-Brown Fellow Blends Aerospace Aspirations, Political Practicality

Engineering alumnus and UA employee started his deep space journey at 10, viewing command of the Mars Polar Lander’s failed descent. Now he’s extending his problem-solving skills behind the scenes.