/engineering/news/Recent posts from USF College of Engineering Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 12:06:10 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxSeven faculty members from the USF College of Engineering were among 27 USF faculty members recognized for their achievements. The honored faculty members represent various departments, including Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, and the Center for Urban Transportation Research.External ArticleMon, 16 Sep 2024 14:10:12 Seven USF Engineering Faculty Recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement AwardsSeven faculty members from the USF College of Engineering were among 27 USF faculty members recognized for their achievements. The honored faculty members represent various departments, including Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, and the Center for Urban Transportation Research.Seven College of Engineering Faculty being recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxComputer,Electrical,Faculty,Mechanical,Research/engineering/news/archive/bulls-racing-fsae-mi-2023.aspxHow do you develop a resume or body of work to get a job in the automotive industry? One way is to engineer an operating car from CAD screen to pavement, which is what the team does.Tue, 30 May 2023 16:49:10 Bulls Racing Team Members Driven To SucceedHow do you develop a resume or body of work to get a job in the automotive industry? One way is to engineer an operating car from CAD screen to pavement, which is what the team does.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/bulls-racing-fsae-mi-2023.aspxMechanical/engineering/news/archive/mechanical-engineering-daniela-alviarez-poet-never-satisfied-award-usf.aspxThe experience of University of South Florida mechanical engineering student Daniela Zamora Alviarez is one that exemplifies the goals of a scholarship recognizing how academic achievement often comes with a lot of sacrifice.Thu, 04 May 2023 16:16:36 Persistence Brings Achievement To USF Mechanical Engineering StudentThe experience of University of South Florida mechanical engineering student Daniela Zamora Alviarez is one that exemplifies the goals of a scholarship recognizing how academic achievement often comes with a lot of sacrifice.Elise Daniela Zamora Alviarez POET Never Satisfied Scholar USF Engineering/engineering/news/archive/mechanical-engineering-daniela-alviarez-poet-never-satisfied-award-usf.aspxMechanical/engineering/news/archive/me-capstone-zootampa.aspxSenior capstone design courses at the University of South Florida’s College of Engineering go beyond applying learned knowledge and skills in the classroom. Students have opportunities to solve real-world problems on behalf of community partners such as corporations, schools, governments, and non-profit organizations. It is an opportunity to engineer solutions for the benefit of other people, or in one case, a community of small primates in Tampa.Tue, 28 Mar 2023 16:27:10 Mechanical Engineering Student Capstone Project At ZooTampaSenior capstone design courses at the University of South Florida’s College of Engineering go beyond applying learned knowledge and skills in the classroom. Students have opportunities to solve real-world problems on behalf of community partners such as corporations, schools, governments, and non-profit organizations. It is an opportunity to engineer solutions for the benefit of other people, or in one case, a community of small primates in Tampa.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/me-capstone-zootampa.aspxMechanical/engineering/news/archive/2-23-dean-bishop-award.aspxWhen a rocket launches and takes flight, it’s not a seat of the pants operation to navigate it or its payload toward a location in orbit or to a destination like the moon or an occupied space station.Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:17:17 Dean Bishop Receives Prestigious Aerospace AwardWhen a rocket launches and takes flight, it’s not a seat of the pants operation to navigate it or its payload toward a location in orbit or to a destination like the moon or an occupied space station.Dean Bishop Award/engineering/news/archive/2-23-dean-bishop-award.aspxMechanical/engineering/news/archive/griffen-scholarship.aspx “Underrepresented groups are a significant portion of our society and they need educational opportunities to flourish. When an individual can flourish, so can the whole country,” says Jerry, who had a tenure of almost 30 years at Carnegie Mellon University before retiring from there as a professor. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:29:22 Linda And Jerry Griffin Change The Face Of Engineering “Underrepresented groups are a significant portion of our society and they need educational opportunities to flourish. When an individual can flourish, so can the whole country,” says Jerry, who had a tenure of almost 30 years at Carnegie Mellon University before retiring from there as a professor. Linda and Jerry Griffin/engineering/news/archive/griffen-scholarship.aspxMechanical/engineering/news/archive/ossie-douglas-nasa-research.aspxOssie Douglas performs research at atomic ground level, working with nanomaterials having the thickness of one atom, and that interests NASA for use in deep-space exploration projects.Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:16:39 Building A Career From The Ground UpOssie Douglas performs research at atomic ground level, working with nanomaterials having the thickness of one atom, and that interests NASA for use in deep-space exploration projects.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/ossie-douglas-nasa-research.aspxMechanical/engineering/news/archive/09132022-asee-faculty-feature.aspxNearly a dozen USF College of Engineering faculty members presented research at the 129th American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) annual conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota held June 26 to June 29. Each year, nearly 4000 educators, exhibitors, and presenters gather and collaborate at ASEE's annual conference to share best practices on improving the way the next generation of engineers is taught.Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:03:16 USF Faculty Members Present Research at ASEE 2022Nearly a dozen USF College of Engineering faculty members presented research at the 129th American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) annual conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota held June 26 to June 29. Each year, nearly 4000 educators, exhibitors, and presenters gather and collaborate at ASEE's annual conference to share best practices on improving the way the next generation of engineers is taught.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/09132022-asee-faculty-feature.aspxBiological,Civil Environmental,Electrical,Industrial,Mechanical,Medical/engineering/news/archive/alexandria-brady-mine.aspxWhile many mechanical engineering students look forward to professional careers building structures like bridges and buildings, Alexandria Brady-Miné has in mind something on a larger scale.Fri, 20 May 2022 10:04:40 Alexandria Brady-Miné Wants to Build a Better WorldWhile many mechanical engineering students look forward to professional careers building structures like bridges and buildings, Alexandria Brady-Miné has in mind something on a larger scale.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/alexandria-brady-mine.aspxMechanical/engineering/news/archive/05-16-2022-douglas-nstrgo.aspxOssie Douglas, a third-year doctoral student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been awarded a prestigious NASA Space Technology Research Graduate Opportunities (NSTRGO) fellowship. The award, valued at up to $80,000 annually, will allow Douglas to study “Spin manipulation in phase-engineered monolayer Janus TMDCs for low power device operation in extreme environments.”Mon, 16 May 2022 11:15:00 Ossie Douglas Awarded Nasa Space Technology Research Graduate FellowshipOssie Douglas, a third-year doctoral student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been awarded a prestigious NASA Space Technology Research Graduate Opportunities (NSTRGO) fellowship. The award, valued at up to $80,000 annually, will allow Douglas to study “Spin manipulation in phase-engineered monolayer Janus TMDCs for low power device operation in extreme environments.”University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/05-16-2022-douglas-nstrgo.aspxMechanical/engineering/news/archive/electromitigation.aspxUSF Mechanical Engineering assistant professor Michael Cai Wang’s group recently developed a novel approach to effectively mitigate electromigration, a phenomenon that has long posed challenges for the semiconductor and integrated circuits industry.Fri, 07 May 2021 14:23:44 New method to improve durability of nano-electronic components developed by USF mechanical engineering teamUSF Mechanical Engineering assistant professor Michael Cai Wang’s group recently developed a novel approach to effectively mitigate electromigration, a phenomenon that has long posed challenges for the semiconductor and integrated circuits industry.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/electromitigation.aspxElectrical,Mechanical/engineering/news/archive/08242020-outstanding-teaching-award-pettit-guldiken.aspxThe College of Engineering Dean’s Office and the Academy of Distinguished Engineering Educators are proud to announce two recipients of the 2019-20 College of Engineering Outstanding Teaching Award.Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:28:13 2019-20 College of Engineering Outstanding Teaching Awardees AnnouncedThe College of Engineering Dean’s Office and the Academy of Distinguished Engineering Educators are proud to announce two recipients of the 2019-20 College of Engineering Outstanding Teaching Award.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/08242020-outstanding-teaching-award-pettit-guldiken.aspxBiological,Mechanical/engineering/news/archive/03-25-2020-wang-nsf-career.aspxUSF Mechanical Engineering assistant professor Michael Cai Wang was recently awarded an NSF CAREER Award and plans to use it to support his work in advancing nanoscale manufacturing.Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:21:47 Bullish Impacts At The Sub-NanoscaleUSF Mechanical Engineering assistant professor Michael Cai Wang was recently awarded an NSF CAREER Award and plans to use it to support his work in advancing nanoscale manufacturing.Wang and the NM3L/engineering/news/archive/03-25-2020-wang-nsf-career.aspxMechanical/engineering/news/archive/quality-of-life-plus.aspxA new partnership between the USF Center for Assistive, Rehabilitation and Robotics Technologies and nonprofit Quality of Life Plus is helping USF engineering students make a difference in the lives of local veterans.Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:04:13 Engineering Solutions For America’s HeroesA new partnership between the USF Center for Assistive, Rehabilitation and Robotics Technologies and nonprofit Quality of Life Plus is helping USF engineering students make a difference in the lives of local veterans.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/quality-of-life-plus.aspxMechanical/engineering/news/archive/davidmurphy.aspxResearching Antarctic krill is another effort by Murphy to glean useful engineering knowledge from nature. His work with pteropods, which are often smaller than one centimeter in size, examines the fluid mechanics of individual sea butterflies, which are actually snails that “fly” by flapping wing-like appendages. In contrast, the krill are about two to four inches in size, are easily visible to the eye and swim through the motion of their ten legs.Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:49:09 Doing research in the harshest place on Earth - AntarcticaResearching Antarctic krill is another effort by Murphy to glean useful engineering knowledge from nature. His work with pteropods, which are often smaller than one centimeter in size, examines the fluid mechanics of individual sea butterflies, which are actually snails that “fly” by flapping wing-like appendages. In contrast, the krill are about two to four inches in size, are easily visible to the eye and swim through the motion of their ten legs.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/davidmurphy.aspxMechanical/engineering/news/archive/christopher-fennell.aspxWhether on display as a flaming spire constructed of rescue ladders in Clearwater or a wave made of used canoes in Lewiston, Idaho, Christopher Fennell’s creativity combines engineering skills and artistic talent to create assembled sculptures that are on public display in communities across the country.Thu, 19 Dec 2019 16:49:09 Alum Uses Engineering to Create Public ArtWhether on display as a flaming spire constructed of rescue ladders in Clearwater or a wave made of used canoes in Lewiston, Idaho, Christopher Fennell’s creativity combines engineering skills and artistic talent to create assembled sculptures that are on public display in communities across the country.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/christopher-fennell.aspxMechanical/engineering/news/archive/08012019-reed-fulbright-hong-kong.aspxHaving led the development of a new rehabilitation device for more than eight years, USF mechanical engineering professor Kyle Reed, Ph.D., knows the challenges of taking tech from the lab to the marketplace.Thu, 01 Aug 2019 11:06:45 USF Mechanical Engineering Professor To Help Lead “East Meets West In Rehabilitation Sciences” Research Through Fulbright AwardHaving led the development of a new rehabilitation device for more than eight years, USF mechanical engineering professor Kyle Reed, Ph.D., knows the challenges of taking tech from the lab to the marketplace.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/08012019-reed-fulbright-hong-kong.aspxMechanical/engineering/news/archive/09162019-bulls-eye-feature-summer-2019.aspxSummer for most middle schoolers rarely involves laboratory tours, but about 40 Tampa Bay middle schoolers from the USF Bulls-EYE Mentoring program spent some of their summer break learning about nanotechnology at the USF Nanotechnology Research and Education Center this July.Wed, 13 Feb 2019 11:02:32 Bulls-Eye Mentoring Puts Tampa Middle Schoolers On Path To EngineeringSummer for most middle schoolers rarely involves laboratory tours, but about 40 Tampa Bay middle schoolers from the USF Bulls-EYE Mentoring program spent some of their summer break learning about nanotechnology at the USF Nanotechnology Research and Education Center this July.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/09162019-bulls-eye-feature-summer-2019.aspxComputer,Mechanical/engineering/news/archive/roboticon-2018-new.aspxThe future of technology converged upon the University of South Florida's Yuengling Center for some friendly competition at Roboticon Tampa Bay 2018, where kids, parents and mentors from across the Sunshine State gathered to have fun while learning about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts.Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:04:13 2018 Roboticon Tampa BayThe future of technology converged upon the University of South Florida's Yuengling Center for some friendly competition at Roboticon Tampa Bay 2018, where kids, parents and mentors from across the Sunshine State gathered to have fun while learning about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/roboticon-2018-new.aspxComputer,Mechanical/engineering/news/archive/kaw-award.aspxAutar Kaw, a mechanical engineering professor, received the 2017-18 Ralph Coats Roe Award from the Mechanical Engineering Division of the American Society of Engineering Education. Kaw accepted the award at the 125th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 25, 2018.Mon, 30 Jul 2018 16:27:13 Autar Kaw Receives Ralph Coats Roe AwardAutar Kaw, a mechanical engineering professor, received the 2017-18 Ralph Coats Roe Award from the Mechanical Engineering Division of the American Society of Engineering Education. Kaw accepted the award at the 125th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 25, 2018.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/kaw-award.aspxMechanical/engineering/news/archive/roboticon-2017.aspxROBOTICON 2017 provided a chance for about 1,500 student technology enthusiasts from all over Florida to enjoy a weekend of robotics competition sanctioned by the educational initiative known as FIRST (For Inspiration & Recognition of Science and Technology), which engages students in activities, such as robotics, that teach Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) knowledge and skills.Thu, 12 Oct 2017 16:04:13 College of Engineering Sponsors 2017 Roboticon Tampa Bay and Brings the Robotics Universe to USFROBOTICON 2017 provided a chance for about 1,500 student technology enthusiasts from all over Florida to enjoy a weekend of robotics competition sanctioned by the educational initiative known as FIRST (For Inspiration & Recognition of Science and Technology), which engages students in activities, such as robotics, that teach Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) knowledge and skills.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/archive/roboticon-2017.aspxComputer,Mechanical