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Jun 22, 2009

Drop of Blood to Lead to Heart Health

Shashi Murthy, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, is working on bringing his diagnostic tool, which will monitor a patients cardiovascular health to hospitals in the next couple of years. He will not be satisfied until high risk patients are benefiting from the device.

Chemical Engineering

Jun 22, 2009

EWB Featured by State Department

The Engineers Without Borders group is highlighted on www.America.gov, which is used to promote the nation's image in the world. The group was also recently featured on the Cambridge-based TV series "Civil Engineering Today".

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Jun 17, 2009

Historical Brooklyn Bridge Built to Last

Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Mishac Yegian has determined that the Brooklyn Bridge could withstand an earthquake that registers a 6.5 on the Richter Scale without any damage to its foundation.

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Jun 12, 2009

Tracking Cancer Tumors Digitally

ECE Associate Professor Jennifer Dy is developing a computer algorithm that will try to track the movement of tumors that will allow for detection and targeted treatments.

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Jun 10, 2009

Master of Science Degree Program in Energy Systems

The Graduate School of Engineering offers a Master of Science degree program in Energy Systems. The program integrates the technology side of energy systems with the financial planning needed to effectively be implemented.

Jun 10, 2009

COE to gain new Center for Healthcare Systems Engineering

MIE Associate Professor, James C. Benneyan, will be the Executive Director of the New England Healthcare Systems Engineering Research Center. The center is funded by the US Dept of Veterans Affairs and will receive $3.4M/yr.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Jun 03, 2009

Prof. Gouldstone is Recipient of Best Paper Award

MIE Professor Andrew Gouldstone was the recipient of the Journal of Thermal Spray Technology Best Paper Award at the International Thermal Spray Conference for his paper "On the Role of Bubbles in Metallic Splat Nanopores and Adhesion". The work shows that the first hundred nanoseconds of liquid droplet impact strongly effects surface adhesion.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Jun 02, 2009

Prof. Harris and Vittoria receives $1.4M for research on magnetics

Professors Vince Harris and Carmine Vittoria receive $1.4M from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Navy, and Air Force for advanced magnets and their use in next generation microwave electronics.

Electrical & Computer Engineering