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DARPA extends grant to continue project for designing and manufacturing in outer space
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Realizing Breakthroughs
The research could make offshore renewable energy more reliable and a better neighbor to marine life, also enabling laboratory testing of larger prototypes.
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The 2025 symposium was held on March 28 and included research talks by faculty members, panels from students and staff, small group discussions, and networking.
Karl Grosh, professor of mechanical engineering and of biomedical engineering, was recently inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows. Grosh was recognized for leadership and contributions to cochlear mechanics and MEMs transducers.
Each year, the U-M Department of Mechanical Engineering recognizes undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated excellence in research, academics, leadership, and/or in the embodiment of the character and leadership critical to a successful career in mechanical engineering.
Andrew Seelhoff, a second-year PhD student in mechanical engineering, has been awarded a 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation.
U-M Mechanical Engineers received an ARPA-E award totaling nearly $3 million to develop an approach that combines physics-based modeling and machine learning to rapidly and accurately determine the state of health and remaining useful life of battery cells.
Leo Calaj, a Vehicle Mass Engineer at General Motors, enhances his expertise through the GAME program at the University of Michigan, integrating academic insights into improving vehicle performance and sustainability. By addressing challenges like heavy electric vehicles and lightweight battery technology, he drives innovation in automotive engineering and highlights the impact of education and collaboration on the future of mobility.