April 30, 2020
A research collaboration and ensuing friendship between a trauma surgeon in Oregon and a handful of engineers in Florida has resulted in a new ventilator design that requires no electricity and could be a game-changer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Albert Chi, who specializes in critical care and prosthetics, was keeping a close eye on COVID-19 […]
April 28, 2020
Twenty years ago, the Cabrera family, including then 12-year-old Alejandro, arrived in the U.S. The Cabreras originated from Cuba, but the period of economic crisis known as El Periodo Especial, or The Special Period, forced them to seek refuge in Costa Rica when Alejandro was just six. Knowing that “the land of opportunity” could hold […]
April 28, 2020
The Senior Design Showcase is the hallmark of every senior experience. It’s the culmination of four years of hard work, and the last stop on the journey toward earning a bachelor’s degree. But this year, the engineering buildings weren’t filled with tables of presentations and excited students. Because of the campus closure, the College of […]
April 16, 2020
Women in Aviation International has named Manuela Morales the 2020 recipient of the Delta Air Lines Engineering Scholarship. The $5,000 award is given annually to a member of WAI who also majors in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering. This award has a lot of meaning for Morales, who is a member of Delta’s […]
April 2, 2020
Although UCF had to cancel its annual Founder’s Day Honors Convocation, it still recognized the outstanding academic achievements of students and faculty through the Excellence Awards and the student awards. This year’s winners from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering are: • Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching for CECS — Lecturer Sudeshna Pal • Excellence […]