Richard Neptune with a prosthetic piece.

Distinguished Seminar Speaker - Richard Neptune

Oct. 4, 2017

Richard Neptune Department Chair and Professor John T. MacGuire Professor in Mechanical Engineering University of Texas at Austin Title: “Biomechanical analyses of human movement: implications for clinical interventions” Friday, October 6, 10-11AM Engineering Center, ECCS 1B28 Refreshments will be served. Students – please arrive early to sign up for PDP...

Anouk Uragoda

Undergraduate Student of the Month - Anouk Uragoda

Oct. 2, 2017

My name is Anouk Uragoda. I’m currently a senior pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Colombo, Sri Lanka. I did polymer research under Professor Ding with regards to its applications in desalination and would like to thank him for taking the time to nominate me. After graduation, I hope...

#ILookLikeAnEngineer collage of students.

#ILookLikeAnEngineer

What does a CU engineer look like? Let us show you! The Department of Mechanical Engineering and entire College of Engineering and Applied Science, in collaboration with the BOLD Center, has joined the #ILookLikeAnEngineer campaign to showcase the diverse range of people who pursue engineering.

Micah Prendergast Medical

Micah Prendergast - Biomedical

Sept. 8, 2017

Micah Prendergast is 5th year PhD student in Dr. Mark Rentschler’s Advanced Medical Technologies Lab (AMTL). This research group specializes in the design and control of surgical robotic systems, including the development of novel surgical tools and devices. Micah’s research focuses on the design and development of robotic capsule endoscopes...

September 2017- Yao Zhai

Graduate Student of the Month - Yao Zhai

Sept. 1, 2017

Yao Zhai was born in Tianjin, China. He stayed in his hometown through his bachelor degree from Tianjin University. After obtaining his Master degree from the Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Science, he decided to continue his education abroad. Yao came to CU 鶹 and joined Dr. Xiaobo Yin’s...

Karl Johannes backpacking in the mountains.

Graduate Student of the Month - Karl Johannes

Aug. 9, 2017

Karl spent the first 22 years of his life in the harsh desert climate of suburban New Mexico. While enduring the unbearable climate he successfully completed his BS in Mechanical Engineering at New Mexico State University, despite spending most of his time building cars with the Baja SAE team and...

David Pfotenhauer

Graduate Student of the Month - David Pfotenhauer

June 6, 2017

Like all true Wisconsinites, David was raised on nothing but cheese, milk, and Wisconsin football. He spent the first 18 years of his life growing up in the beautiful city of Madison, where he developed his passion for science in school, his affinity towards farmland, cornfields, and cow pastures, and...

Haley Smith

Undergraduate Student of the Month - Haley Smith

May 9, 2017

My name is Haley Smith and I am a graduating senior in the mechanical engineering program. I am a member of the basketball team and my love of sports has sparked an interest in biomechanical engineering, specifically the prosthetic, orthotic, exoskeleton, and joint replacement segments of the medical device industry...

Alex O'Brien

April 2017 - Alex O'Brien

April 24, 2017

I am a fourth year undergraduate Mechanical Engineering student, and this is my second year working in Professor Mark Rentschler's Advanced Medical Technologies Laboratory (AMTL). My research is primarily focused on the effects of thermal tissue fusion on biological tissue. Most recently, I was selected for the Discovery Learning Apprenticeship...

Eduardo Sodeberg

Undergraduate Student of the Month - Eduardo Soderberg

April 10, 2017

I am a Junior pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in building mechanical systems and construction management. I am currently performing a research study on the relationship between the air change rate and indoor air quality of homes in a 鶹 neighborhood under the Discovery Learning Apprenticeship...

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