Berkeley Engineers off to change the world
At two rainy commencment ceremonies, speakers called on graduates to draw on their Berkeley Engineering education to promote equity as well as innovation.
Berkeley Engineers off to change the world
5/22/2019, by Linda Vu More commencement photos to come. Watch recordings of the graduate and undergraduate ceremonies. Nearly 700 undergraduate students and 800 graduate students gathered with their families and friends at the Hearst Greek Theatre yesterday for the College of Engineering’s annual commencement ceremonies. During both events, speakers called on graduates to draw on their Berkeley education to promote equity as well as... X
Salto the jumping robot
5/22/2019 Topping out at less than a foot, Salto the robot looks like a Star Wars imperial walker in miniature. But don’t be fooled by its size — this little robot has a mighty spring in its step. Salto can vault over three times its height in a single bound. XMachines that heal
Microsystems that monitor and treat in real-time
5/1/2019, by Linda Vu | Photos by Adam Lau Rikky Muller is building tiny, wireless devices that can be implanted in the brain, with the aim of treating conditions such as epilepsy or spinal cord injuries. X
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PEER grant to improve seismic safety of natural gas infrastructure
5/17/2019 PEER - The California Energy Commission awarded a $4.9 million grant to the Pacific Earchquake Engineering Research Center on May 15 to improve the seismic risk assessment of natural gas storage and pipeline infrastructure.
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Berkeley links up with Facebook, but wants to see tech giant’s accountability
5/17/2019 - Stung by bad press and government investigations, Facebook is investing $7.5 million in a partnership with three universities — UC Berkeley, Cornell and Maryland — to develop new methods to improve detection of fake content, fake news and misinformation campaigns. At Berkeley, the work will be led by EECS professors Hany Farid and Alexei Efros.
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Building tech solutions for social good
5/15/2019 - Tech for social good — that’s not just the motto of Berkeley’s Blueprint club, but an accurate description of the work they’re producing.
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Berkeley's top graduate, engineer Tyler Chen, is an aspiring Elon Musk
5/10/2019 - Tyler Chen, a joint major in materials science and bioengineering, is this year’s winner of the University Medal, Berkeley's highest honor for graduating seniors. He's also an inventor, a black belt in taekwondo, and a relentless optimist.
Spring magazine
The latest edition of Berkeley Engineer magazine includes features on the impact of self-driving vehicles, tiny machines that heal, the future of food and more.
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