Student inspiration leads to inventive robots
Department of Mechanical Engineering seniors build soft robots in Assistant Professor Markus Nemitz’s Printable Robotics class.
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Going the distance for in-space manufacturing
Research Assistant Professor Jannatun Nawer, EG06, EG18, recently experienced her first parabolic flight as co-principal investigator on NASA-funded research.
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Tufts alum builds unique robot
Eric Wu, E21, reflects on his experiences in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and a recent robotic passion project.
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Our Tufts: Assistant Professor Trevion Henderson
Assistant Professor Trevion Henderson reflects on a professor that made a difference in his educational journey and how he embodies those lessons today.
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Tufts SEDS rocket soars to success
Tufts Students for the Exploration and Discovery of Space accomplished new heights at the Spaceport America Cup.
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Beyond the nuts and bolts
Tufts Electric Racing Team has grown with an ethos of teaching one another, inclusiveness, and learning by doing.
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Mechanical Engineering News
Sonic anemometer takes flight
A team of researchers published findings on the design and testing of a digital sonic anemometer that surpassed all previous wind measurement technology in terms of altitude.
Sokolov receives MLSC Women’s Health Innovation grant
Professor Igor Sokolov and Tufts Medical Center colleagues are developing novel imaging modality and image analysis to decrease the number of unnecessary colposcopies during screening for cervical cancer.
Staff receive Distinction Award
The team of School of Engineering Diversity Administrators was recently honored with a Tufts Distinction Award.
Henderson receives NSF CAREER Award
The prestigious grant will support Assistant Professor Trevion Henderson as he investigates and seeks to improve sociotechnical engineering education.
Tufts hosts New England Complex Fluids Workshop
The event featured speakers from Tufts and other institutions who research soft condensed matter.