Nov 5, 2020 | Feature Story, Students
Mechanical engineering student helps NASA scientists design Martian helicopter First came Aelita: Queen of Mars, a silent film from 1924 about a Russian engineer who moves to the Red Planet and falls in love with its leader. In 2015’s The Martian, Matt Damon...
Oct 15, 2020 | Feature Story
UD Engineering teams with Career Center to find professional development opportunities for undergraduates Under normal circumstances, it can be a challenge to find industry internships and connections for undergraduate freshmen and sophomore engineering students. This...
Sep 11, 2020 | Clean Energy-Environment, Feature Story, Grad Students
UD Prof. Koffi Pierre Yao earns $1 million grant to develop a better lithium ion battery Like many people, Koffi Pierre Yao cannot afford his dream vehicle, the all-electric Tesla Roadster, which runs about $200,000. But unlike many people, Yao has the power to do...
Jul 13, 2020 | Engineering, Feature Story, Research
Research on unusual ocean currents could save lives, benefit industries In a lab at the University of Delaware, researchers are unlocking mysteries about ocean currents that could have far-reaching impacts, from boosting economic benefits to even saving lives in the...
Jul 13, 2020 | Composites, Feature Story, Research
Strong, lightweight material invented at UD could be industry disruptor When airplanes and automobiles were newfangled inventions a century ago, they contained parts crafted from wood or metal. Today, aircraft and automobile manufacturers increasingly use components...
Jul 1, 2020 | Faculty, Feature Story
The College of Engineering is proud to announce that the following faculty have received promotions and/or tenure, effective September 1, 2020. Promotion from Associate Professor to Professor: LaShanda Korley, Materials Science and Engineering/Chemical and...