Tag: Undergraduates
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Aerospace undergrads develop unmanned VTOL aircraft for delivering medical supplies to rural Ghana
Under the direction of Department Chair Dr. Tony Waas, a group of Michigan Aerospace undergraduates are developing a prototype vertical take-off and landing aircraft to transport medical supplies to remote communities in Ghana.
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MASA Rocketry Team continues work on space shot rocket despite pandemic
Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Aeronautical Science Association is continuing to break expectations of a collegiate rocket team as they work toward reaching space with their new rocket, the Tangerine Space Machine.
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UM Aero blends engineering with business education to teach students how to thrive as well as build in modern industries
The University of Michigan Aerospace Engineering Department is going beyond the nuts and bolts of engineering education by introducing essential aspects of business culture. Led by George F. Halow, Professor of Practice in Aerospace Engineering, the goal is to create a new generation of well-rounded engineers who can thrive in a fast-changing professional world.
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Airships and hovercraft: How Aerospace Michigan uses ‘Skunkworks’ practical engineering to inspire and teach the next generation
Aerospace Professor Pete Washabaugh uses industrial engineering practices for design class that goes beyond the abstract to the practical.
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Felix Lui, WAA win Aerospace Outreach Student Champion Awards
The Michigan Aero Outreach Champions award recognizes exceptional achievement in spreading awareness of Aerospace Engineering with people and communities outside the department. Recipients have demonstrated a passion for such outreach and conducted projects with a wide impact in the communities in which they take place. Outreach efforts have additionally been conducted with a consideration of…
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Women in Aeronautics and Astronautics host Dawn Seymour Women in Aerospace Conference
Women in Aeronautics and Astronautics encourages diversity and disruptive thinking in the aerospace industry at the Dawn Seymour Women in Aerospace Conference
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Michigan Engineering students complete summer internships at General Atomics
In the summer of 2019, eight Michigan Engineering Students intern at General Atomics in San Diego, CA
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MASA wins first place in Phase One of Base 11 Space Challenge
Congratulations to MASA, winner of the Best Preliminary Design award in Phase One of the Base 11 Space Challenge!
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Robotic jellyfish research wins Best Student Paper award at SPIE 2019
Congratulations to Aerospace Engineering Professor Shaw and his team of students for their SPIE 2019 Bioinspiration, Biomimetics, and Bioreplication Best Student Paper Award!
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2018-19 Aerospace Engineering Centennial Scholarship Fund Award Recipients
Congratulations to our 2018-19 recipients of the Aerospace Engineering Centennial Scholarship Fund award!
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Michigan Hyperloop demonstrates exceptional resourcefulness and determination in 2018 SpaceX Hyperloop Competition
In the testing week prior to race day, Michigan Hyperloop solved tough engineering problems and gained key takeaways for future competitions
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General Atomics hosts largest number of Michigan interns in 2018 summer cohort
In the summer of 2018, 11 Michigan engineering students intern at General Atomics in San Diego, CA
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Quadcopters and Quaffles: Professor Girard recreates Harry Potter game for autonomous vehicle education outreach
UM Aerospace Engineering Professor Anouck Girard gives the beloved literary sport of Quidditch an aerospace upgrade
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M-Fly successful at SAE Aero Design East competition
Congratulations to M-Fly for a successful competition in Lakeland, FL
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Michigan Hyperloop advances to final stage of competition
Congratulations to the University of Michigan Hyperloop Team for advancing to final competition
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Aerospace Engineering senior Rebecca Hill wins Marian Sarah Parker Prize
Congratulations to Rebecca Hill, winner of the Marian Sarah Parker Prize.