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Biocompatible fibers could use light to stimulate cells or sense signs of disease

Breathable workout suit has ventilating flaps that open and close in response to an athlete’s sweat.

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Dialysis membrane made from graphene can filter nanomolecules at 100 times the rate of commercial membranes

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We Are MechE

Beyond the Classroom

Explore our Global Impact

Kamal Youcef-Toumi

Jorlyn Le Garrec '17 awarded 2017 Fulbright grant to University of Auckland.

A Class with the Feel of a Startup

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Biocompatible fibers could use light to stimulate cells or sense signs of disease

Breathable workout suit has ventilating flaps that open and close in response to an athlete’s sweat.

John Hart

Roger Kamm

Dialysis membrane made from graphene can filter nanomolecules at 100 times the rate of commercial membranes

Kripa Varanasi develops new way of driving fluid droplets across surfaces using temperature.

A start-up co-founded by MechE alumni produces the first automated commercial 3-D printer.

PHOTO GALLERY: 2017 SM and PhD Graduates

New MakerLodge program ushers freshmen into the making community.

Senior Garrett Parrish combines art and technology, with dramatic effects.

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