2019

Feb 11

In memoriam: John Wiss

John William Wiss, a professor of mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University for 30 years, passed away in January. He was a respected and beloved teacher, mentor, and colleague. 

Feb 05

Step by step

New MechE faculty member Eni Halilaj applies biomechanics to treat and prevent musculoskeletal injuries and diseases.

Jan 29

Working in a galaxy far, far away

From Mechanical Engineering to the Millennium Falcon, alumna Sophia Acevedo reflects on her path to Walt Disney Imagineering.

Jan 17

Run, robot, run!

Soft robots can mimic a critter’s scurry, thanks to shape memory alloy actuators.

Jan 04

Exploring the science of inspiration

MechE’s Professor Jon Cagan and Kosa Goucher-Lambert helped uncover how outside stimuli inspire innovation in design.

Jan 02

Using drones in agriculture and irrigation

Professor of Mechanical Engineering Kenji Shimada and his team of researchers are using drone technology to help detect and restore damaged water canals in Japan that are critical for the agricultural economy.

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