Mechanical Engineering | University of Utah

Larry DeVries: 50 Years of Dedication
In 1962 when Larry DeVries received his Ph.D. in physics from the U, he said he never expected to become a professor. This semester, DeVries, a specialist in materials and adhesives, was recognized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering for reaching his 50th year as a professor. He has served in several different positions, including as assistant professor in the early ’60s and senior associate dean of the College of Engineering in the late ’90s....
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PhD Student Awarded Fulbright Fellowship
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Dan Sweeney, a Mechanical Engineering PhD Candidate at the University of Utah, was recently awarded a Fulbright Fellowship, an incredibly competitive grant where US citizens engage in study, research, or teaching assistantships abroad. Sweeney will spend the next year in northern Sweden, researching clean energy....
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Dr. Stephen Jacobsen Honored for Lifetime Achievement
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Dr. Stephen C. Jacobsen received the Utah Genius Lifetime Achievement Award on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at the Little America Hotel in downtown Salt Lake City. Dr. Jacobsen is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah and the...
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Senior Design Team Places in National Competition
HARTFORD, CT – RoboWaiter, one of this year’s Senior Design Teams in Mechanical Engineering and advised by Dr. Stacy Bamberg, won several awards in the advanced division of the Trinity College RoboWaiter Competition. The competition took place on March 31 and April 1, 2012, in Hartford, Connecticut. The team placed...
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ASME Human-Powered Vehicle Contest Friday
TOOELE, UT – Top engineering students from the United States will roll out new concept designs in pedal-powered transportation while competing head-to-head in the 2012 ASME Human Powered Vehicle Challenge (HPVC-West) this weekend, May 4-6, at Miller Motorsport Park. Nineteen colleges and universities will compete in HPVC-West, in which student...
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MS/MBA Application Deadline Extended
The deadline for the MS of Engineering/MBA Dual Degree program for fall 2012 has been extended to May 15, 2012. This applies to students who are already admitted into a graduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering. Program Description The College of Engineering has partnered with the David Eccles School of...
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Seminar: Ergonomics in 3D Anthropometrics & Biomechanics for Digital Human Modeling
Dr. Matthew P. Reed Research Associate Professor Head, Biosciences Group, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute Director, Human Motion Simulation Laboratory, University of Michigan Friday, April 13, 2012, at 3:00 PM Warnock Engineering Bldg. Rm. L104 Reception to follow at 4:00 PM Seminar Abstract The design and assessment of products...
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