Connecting Mechanical Engineers

Connecting Mechanical Engineers

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...
It’s Electric!

It’s Electric!

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...
In the Loop

In the Loop

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...
TuFF Material

TuFF Material

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...
Newly Tenured and Promoted Faculty

Newly Tenured and Promoted Faculty

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...
Gecko Stickiness

Gecko Stickiness

UD researcher explores connection between human cartilage and the famous lizard When people consider the humble gecko (assuming people consider the gecko at all), it’s likely car insurance that comes to mind. But these colorful little lizards do more for humans than...
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