Remembering Michael Joseph MacDonald (1942 – 2019)
Whispering Pines – Mike was born April 1, 1942 in Brighton, MA to Lorayne McWeeney. In 1947, he was adopted by Daniel and Helen MacDonald of Pittsfield, MA. The family eventually moved to Winooski, VT. Mike graduated from Rice Memorial High School in 1959. In 1963 he graduated from St. Michael’s College in Colchester, VT where…
REU Site: Engineering for Healthcare
Engineering must be harnessed to address current and future challenges in the healthcare field. The objective of our REU Site is to engage a diverse cohort of undergraduate students in research and curricula focused on healthcare relevant engineering challenges, such as: (i) Engineered and manufactured surfaces and devices, (ii) Engineering advances for medical treatment, and (iii)…
Successful launch of CHOMPTT puts MAE in space
MAE’s cube satellite launched into space Sunday from New Zealand as part of NASA’s Educational Launch of Nanosatellites (ELaNa) program. Led by Prof. John Conklin and students from the Precision Space Systems Laboratory, the goal of their satellite mission is to explore advanced navigation technologies. The UF three-cube satellite is named CHOMPTT, which stands for CubeSat…
ZERO-G and UF Collaborate to Advance Deep-Space Missions
“G-FORCE ONE is the perfect test bed for space-bound technology and is one of the last steps before sending experiments into orbit,” said Terese Brewster, CEO of ZERO-G. “The data collected from these universities and future groups who do research with us is vital for the future of space exploration.” The below experiment was conducted by…
Formula SAE team takes the podium in Michigan
Gator Motorsports Formula SAE team finished 3rd place overall at the 2015 Formula SAE Michigan competition. The podium finish was our best ever showing, with the team earning 1st place in acceleration, 1st place in powertrain development, 2nd place in engineering design and 2nd place in endurance. This year’s competition had 127 teams, representing nine nations. …
