Through workshops based on a course, a team of researchers at MIT has developed a ‘biomedical lab in a box’ that they’ve used to give students in Kenya and Uganda hands-on experience engineering medical hardware. Globally, and especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), a significant portion of the population lacks access to essential health-care services. … [Read more...] about ‘Biomedical lab in a box’ empowers engineers in low- and middle-income countries
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Engineering students target invasive lionfish with underwater robotic device
A student design team in the College of Engineering at Drexel University in Philadelphia has developed an innovative device to help control invasive lionfish populations. Working under the mentorship of Juan De la Fuente, an assistant teaching professor of mechanical engineering and mechanics, mechanical engineering students Tommy Vo, Marissa Kealey and Vince Cariello … [Read more...] about Engineering students target invasive lionfish with underwater robotic device
Student-designed low-cost vibrotactile glove can help treat Parkinson’s disease
Two engineering students at Rice University in Houston have designed an affordable, wearable solution for reducing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. The design of the vibrotactile glove created by undergraduate engineering students Emmie Casey (pictured above, at left) and Tomi Kuye (pictured above, at right), under the guidance of Maria Oden and Heather Bisesti, and … [Read more...] about Student-designed low-cost vibrotactile glove can help treat Parkinson’s disease
Enel launches international wind turbine design contest
Italian energy company Enel has launched WinDesign, an international contest aimed at designing innovative wind turbines that are integrated with the surrounding environment and have minimal impact on the landscape. The contest is aimed at architectural firms, engineering companies, start-ups, universities and students from all over the world, with the aim of collecting new … [Read more...] about Enel launches international wind turbine design contest
Renishaw renews Greenpower partnership to inspire future engineers
British engineering company Renishaw has renewed its partnership with the Greenpower Education Trust, a UK-based charity that ignites enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects by engaging students in the design, build and racing of electric cars. According to the company, this continued collaboration reinforces its dedication to promoting … [Read more...] about Renishaw renews Greenpower partnership to inspire future engineers