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“Keep your eye on where you want to go, but all you have to do is conquer one day at a time.” -Jill Peterson The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida mourns the passing of Dr. Jill Elizabeth Manning Peterson, a pioneering professor, beloved mentor, and tireless advocate for women […]| Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
UF MAE is proud to celebrate Hannah Roberts, a Ph.D. student in UF’s Astraeus Space Institute working with Dr. Amor Menezes in the SYBORGS Lab. Recently featured in UF News, she represented UF in a collaboration with the U.S. Air Force Academy and Space Force. See the full article on UF News →| Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering honors the memory of Dr. Chen-Chi Hsu, Professor Emeritus, who passed away on March 22, 2025, at the age of 89. A dedicated educator, researcher…| Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Month: April 2025| Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Rebecca Boxerman, master of mechanical engineering and proud UF MAE alum, is soaring to new heights. From her early days as a driven student at the University of Florida to her leadership role within the Navy’s cutting-edge technology programs, Boxerman’s career reflects a rare blend of technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and dedicated mentorship. With a […]| Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Rebecca Boxerman, master of mechanical engineering and proud UF MAE alum, is soaring to new heights. From her early days as a driven student at the University of Florida to her leadership role within…| Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
“At the University of Florida Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, our researchers are at the forefront of studying space weather and its impact on technology and national security.| Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
The University of Florida Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is celebrating back-to-back national honors after two of its students received the U.S. Department of Energy’s Outstanding…| Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) Young Investigator Program (YIP) is a highly competitive and prestigious award granted to early-career scientists and engineers who show exceptional promise. It provides three years of research funding totaling $450,000. Beyond the monetary support, being selected is a significant professional honor. Patrick Musgrave, mechanical and aerospace engineer […]| Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Patrick Musgrave, a mechanical engineering professor at the University of Florida, has been awarded a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation, one of the most prestigious honors given to early-career faculty in science and engineering. The award supports both groundbreaking research and educational outreach, and it includes federal funding for a five-year project aimed […]| Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Enzymes are nature’s tiny machines, responsible for everything from digesting food to breaking down environmental pollutants. But what if we could design custom-made enzymes to tackle real-world…| Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Alicia Petersen is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at the University of Florida. Through data analysis,| Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
The UF Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering gathered at the Wayne J. Reitz Union’s Rion Ballroom for a vibrant evening of celebration, honoring the outstanding achievements of its…| Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
MOOchanics LLC, a startup born from a University of Florida senior design team project, is making notable progress as it prepares for the Big Idea Gator Business Plan Competition.| Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
James A. Trainham, Professor and Associate Chair for Industry Relations at the University of Florida’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, has retired after an illustrious career that seamlessly…| Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Douglas Spearot, Ph.D., the Newton C. Ebaugh Professor, has been recognized by The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), the largest professional society for materials science and engineering.| Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Congratulations to our exceptional MAE staff for receiving recognition through the Division Three Superior Accomplishment Awards! These prestigious University-wide honors highlight faculty and staff…| Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is a vibrant and dynamic community of Black scientists, engineers, and students from a wide array of disciplines and backgrounds. For students in the…| Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at the University of Florida is brimming with pride as the Solar Gators team celebrates a remarkable achievement in the Electrek American…| Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
