Oct. 12, 2021 MSE’s New Department Head a Natural Fit Sammy Tin, the inaugural Patrick R. Taylor Endowed Chair in Materials Science and Engineering, has plans to grow the undergraduate student population and reach new heights in research.
Sept. 17, 2021 UArizona Engineer Awarded $5M to Build Quantum-Powered Navigation Tools Funded by the NSF Convergence Accelerator Program, the Quantum Sensors project aims to make space and terrestrial navigation far more sensitive, accurate and affordable.
June 25, 2021 Researchers Trace Dust Grain's Journey Through Newborn Solar System Combining atomic-scale sample analysis and models simulating likely conditions in the nascent solar system, a new study reveals clues about the origin of crystals that formed more than 4.5 billion years ago.
June 21, 2021 Alumnus Endows $1M Chair in Materials Science and Engineering College of Engineering graduate Dylan Taylor is funding the Patrick R. Taylor Endowed Department Leadership Chair to honor his father, a renowned expert in metallurgy, materials science and thermal plasma technology.
Dec. 21, 2020 $1M NSF Grant Powering Quantum Connections University of Arizona researcher Zheshen Zhang leads a team to create sensor systems for navigation, health care and communications – on Earth and beyond.
June 2, 2020 Underrepresented Undergraduates Explore New Frontiers of Sound Program provides mentors and research opportunities for underrepresented students interested in grad school and careers in engineering.
Feb. 12, 2020 Scientists Study Sweat, the Small Stuff A multidisciplinary team of researchers is developing new methods to collect and analyze sweat for clues about how the body is functioning.
Jan. 10, 2020 UArizona Machine Set to 3D-Print Jet Engine Parts A $400K piece of equipment provided by Honeywell expands University of Arizona’s additive manufacturing initiative with its ability to print metal components for aerospace and medical needs.
Sept. 19, 2019 Sound of the Future: A New Analog to Quantum Computing University of Arizona engineers are using soundwaves to search through big data with more stability and ease.
Sept. 13, 2019 Today’s Students Are Tomorrow’s Space Explorers Ten students from Japan and Arizona gathered for the first official Space Camp at Biosphere 2, where they designed Biosphere 3 to sustain life on Mars.