School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Magazine 2019

October 2019 Swiss MS Florian Baertsch became the first European student to complete an international, double master’s degree with WSU and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences. New lens manufacturing technique WSU and Ohio State University researchers developed a way to make custom lenses that could help manufacturers avoid using expensive molds. Cutting-edge needles promise accuracy in medical procedures WSU scientists are creating waterjet-based, steerable needles that could give doctors more accuracy and control and reduce tissue damage in many common, non-invasive medical procedures. Army grant supports hydrogen-powered UAV WSU has received a $1.8 million grant from the U.S. Army to demonstrate a liquid hydrogen-powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and refueling system. PLUS… Fulbrights take researchers to UK and Singapore New faculty fellows: Amit Bandyopadhyay, Lloyd Smith, and Susmita Bose Researchers develop viable, environmentally-friendly alternative to Styrofoam Students design prototype to determine layout of radioactive, solid waste Learn how you can support the School of MME

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