Spectrum News highlights research from Rahman’s Biorobotics Lab

Spectrum News featured student researchers in the biorobotics lab of Associate Professor Habib Rahman, as they demonstrated the robotic arm they have created for people who use a wheelchair and have limited use of their upper body. The report, which …

Rohatgi named an inaugural ‘Highly Ranked Scholar’ by ScholarGPS

ScholarGPS has ranked Distinguished Professor Pradeep Rohatgi, materials science & engineering, No. 1 in the world for lifetime achievement in the field of metal matrix composites. The organization has also named Rohatgi as a Highly Ranked Scholar, or one who …

Martinez wins first prize in national foundry research competition

For the second year in a row, a UWM engineering undergraduate earned first prize at a national competition showcasing original metal-casting research. Carol Martinez, a senior in materials science & engineering, took the top prize at the International Journal of …

Slavens lab hosts National Biomechanics Day at UWM

For the second year, Brooke Slavens, professor, mechanical engineering, and her lab members celebrated National Biomechanics Day, April 19, by hosting an event for 30 Milwaukee Public Schools high school students. Participants joined in hands-on activities to explore motion analysis, …

Five students inducted into Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society

Congratulations to the following students from the College who were initiated into Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society:  The UWM Chapter of Tau Bet Pi, Wisconsin Gamma, held its joint initiation ceremony with Marquette University and Milwaukee School of Engineering …

Marks gives overview of student experiential learning at UWM

Laurie Marks, director of UWM’s Center for Student Experience and Talent (SET), will address members of the College at the April 12 faculty meeting to provide an overview of how internships, co-ops and other student real-life learning experiences are coordinated …

Amano, Al Hamad and Shaker talk wind energy with Spectrum News

Ryo Amano, professor, mechanical engineering, and his lab members, Saif Al Hamad and Omar Shaker, recently showed a reporter how they use the wind tunnel at the USR building to conduct research into wind energy efficiency. Wind energy is one of …

Campus safety training available for instructional staff

A campus safety presentation aimed at training instructors to address students in crisis and handle classroom disruptions that could lead to a violent incident is again offered this semester. Training will also discuss online and virtual disruptions to include threats. …