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MAE Capstone students' vehicle thermal decoy shrouds on a table for a close up view

A Partnership Harnessing MAE Student Innovation to Protect Soldiers  

Thursday October 8, 2026

Representatives from the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) and the Civil Military Innovation Institute (CMI2) visited the University of Florida recently to attend the final presentation of Veil Thermal Systems™, a student team developing vehicle thermal decoy shrouds through MAE’s Capstone program. In previous semesters, MAE students developed the functional prototype for a combat […]
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Portable device delivers rapid testing for mosquito-borne viruses

Friday September 25, 2026

With a lot of ingenuity, some creative engineering and a few off-the-shelf items, a University of Florida team led by a virologist and an engineer have created an inexpensive, quick and accurate handheld device that can detect seven mosquito-borne illnesses. Their design could help clinicians in low-resource or remote settings — from clinics in rural […]
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Connecting Students for Success

Friday September 18, 2026

Though physics lays the foundation, becoming an engineer takes far more than understanding F = ma. Here at MAE, faculty and staff are committed to building a rich curriculum for students. Master Lecturer and Instructional professor Matthew Traum, Ph.D. and academic undergraduate advisor, Eunice Chung Carter, were recognized by the UF Division of Student Life […]
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UF Chapter of ASME celebrates 100 year anniversary

Tuesday September 1, 2026

In 1926, the UF chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers was established; it has since become a major hub of opportunities for engineering students of all disciplines. The parent organization is a professional society involved in engineering philanthropy, innovation, and standardization. The UF chapter was chartered in 1926, primarily focused on technical presentations, […]
Washington D.C., USA - February 29, 2020: Sign of United States Department of Energy (DOE) outside their headquarters building in Washington, D.C. USA

UF-ITAC Named 2026 U.S. Department of Energy Center of the Year 

Wednesday August 19, 2026

Recognition for Excellence The University of Florida Industrial Training and Assessment Center (UF-ITAC), housed in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and directed by S.A. Sherif, Ph.D., has been named the 2026 U.S. Department of Energy Industrial Training and Assessment Center of the Year, the highest recognition awarded among ITACs nationwide. The Center of […]
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Dr. Amor Menezes Appointed to National Academies Biotechnology Committee

Wednesday August 19, 2026

University of Florida Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Associate Professor Amor Menezes has been appointed to the Standing Committee on Advances and National Security Implications of Transdisciplinary Biotechnology at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM). The committee brings together experts from academia, industry and government to examine emerging biotechnologies and their potential to […]
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UF researchers uncover surprising boiling behavior in liquids that could advance future space missions

Tuesday August 11, 2026

When astronauts travel deeper into space, every drop of fuel becomes critical, and keeping those fuels stable for months or even years is one of the biggest engineering challenges facing future missions. Now, University of Florida researchers have uncovered a surprising behavior in boiling liquids that could help solve that challenge. The findings, published July […]
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Department of Energy Genesis Mission grant to UF-led team will speed up development of stronger materials

Tuesday August 4, 2026

A cross-disciplinary research team led by the University of Florida won a prestigious federal grant on Wednesday to develop an autonomous artificial intelligence platform that could fundamentally change how new materials are discovered.   Selected from more than 5,000 applications, the project is one of 278 chosen under the U.S. Department of Energy’s highly competitive Genesis Mission Request […]
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Curtis Taylor Named Senior Member of National Academy of Inventors in Historical Cohort

Tuesday August 4, 2026

Curtis Taylor, Ph.D., joins the 2026 class of Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors – one of the highest distinctions presented within the organization. A pioneer in both nanomechanics and engineering education, Taylor leads the Advanced Structures (AS) and Immersive Engineering Education (IEE) laboratories simultaneously. The scope of his research spans the study […]
Image featuring collaborators (top - Carrol, right - Crippen, bottom - Shin) on Pro-CaRE software and logos for MAE and College of Education

UF researchers develop AI tool to guide young engineers

Thursday July 30, 2026

Year after year, engineering students at the University of Florida face a similar challenge: internships can shape their future, but they’re unsure of which opportunities will match their goals, abilities and emerging sense of self as engineers. A new artificial intelligence system, developed by UF researchers, aims to make the decision easier. Pro-CaRE, created by […]
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Reaching Beyond the Possible: Dr. Hitomi Greenslet’s Approach to Manufacturing and Mentorship

Wednesday July 29, 2026

Looking Beyond the Surface Some engineering problems are easy to see. Others remain hidden deep within rocket engines, medical devices, and components so small that conventional tools cannot physically reach them. Those invisible challenges are exactly what fascinates Hitomi Yamaguchi Greenslet, Ph.D. “If I ask you to put your finger inside a hypodermic needle, you […]
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MAE Aerospace Engineer and Forbes Africa ‘30 Under 30’ honoree wants to help define Africa’s next era in space

Saturday July 25, 2026

One of my earliest memories is looking at the moon as a child in Nairobi, Kenya, and wondering, “Why is the moon following me?” Space became the ultimate canvas for my curiosity. The moment that transformed that curiosity into a mission came in 2011, when I watched the final space shuttle launch live in Florida. […]
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MAE Professor S.A. Sherif Receives 2026 IAHE Rudolph A. Erren Award

Thursday July 16, 2026

Dr. S.A. Sherif, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and MAE Excellence Term Professor, received the 2026 IAHE Rudolph A. Erren Award for leadership in the thermochemical area of hydrogen production, as well as hydrogen transmission, distribution, and storage. The award was bestowed on Sherif by the International Association for Hydrogen Energy (IAHE) at the […]
On the Left, a group of students pose with rover prototypes outside an official building. On the right, two students hold a small airplane while smiling.

MAE Capstone Experiences

Friday July 10, 2026

Mechanical Engineering Experience If you are an engineer, there is a good chance that you still remember your Capstone project. Capstone is the culminating experience of an undergraduate engineer’s time in MAE – it is an opportunity for students to combine all of the practical and theoretical knowledge that they have accumulated to create a […]
Dr. Musgrave's team and workshop participants gather around a large plastic bin, discussing a robotic swimmer prototype and related components during a hands-on engineering workshop. One person gestures toward the device while others observe and engage in the conversation.

UF partnership brings robotic fish to Florida classrooms to spark young scientists

Thursday July 2, 2026

Elementary school students across Florida are using robotic fish to learn one of science’s most fundamental skills: asking questions. A partnership between the University of Florida Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Thompson Earth Systems Institute at the Florida Museum of Natural History is developing hands-on classroom kits that help students investigate scientific concepts through […]
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