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Fueling the Next Wave of Hypersonic Innovations: UVA’s New Aerospace Engineering Faculty
Newly appointed faculty members will add even more strength and momentum to mechanical and aerospace engineering advancements as they assimilate into the School’s accomplished hypersonic research team
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Two UVA Engineering Faculty Members Among Second Group of Shannon Faculty Fellows
MAE’s Matthew Panzer and incoming ECE professor Mathews Jacob have been named Shannon Center Mid-Career Fellows.
Read NowNeed To Know: Engineering Skills To Get a Job in the 'New Industrial Revolution’
Professor Qing (Cindy) Chang explains how students can prepare to find work in the modern manufacturing industry, including the automotive sector.
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Full Power: The Inspiring Life of Kitty O'Brien Joyner
This is the story of the first female engineer at NASA, who was also the first woman to graduate from the UVA School of Engineering.
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Air Force ROTC Expands Flight Opportunities for Cadets With Help From UVA Engineering
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is upgrading its flight simulator and will donate the old one to UVA’s Air Force ROTC detachment, says MAE chair Richard Kent.
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Jefferson Scholars Foundation Names Class of 2028 Scholarship Recipients, Ph.D. Fellows
Six incoming UVA Engineering undergraduates and three Ph.D. students merit funding from the Jefferson Scholars Foundation to launch their UVA careers and futures as leaders and citizens.
Read NowWinning Advice: These 6 Engineering Advisers Gave the Year’s Best
If you’re ever in need of advice, you can count on the winners of this year’s Undergraduate Advising Excellence awards.
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Photo Gallery: Final Exercises 2024
Clad in caps and gowns, the Class of 2024 reflected on their college years surrounded by cheering family and friends.
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2024 Student Features
A round-up of 2023-2024 academic year student stories at UVA Engineering.
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