Leadership philanthropy funds new Engineering Student Center
04/18/22 — Facility to reflect transformative, inclusive culture in the 'heart’ of engineering
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Flying buses in California skies?
04/18/22 — The CITRIS Aviation team is collaborating with Caltrans to lay the groundwork for air mobility in urban areas
The future of meat
04/15/22 — The Alt: Meat Lab pairs scientific innovation with entrepreneurship to bring plant-based proteins from the classroom to the market.
Meet our new Engineering Student Center
04/15/22 — The new building, slated to open in 2025, will transform the student experience with four floors of dedicated space.
Dean’s note: Public partners in innovation
04/15/22 — Close collaborations with public partners are key to the success of our research programs, helping us translate results into practical benefit.
With flexibility comes possibility
04/15/22 — Since its opening in 2015, the Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation has provided an interdisciplinary hub for learning — a place where engineers and makers can collaborate at the intersection of design and technology. Thanks to philanthropy and support from the Berkeley Engineering Fund, the institute has grown and enriched its opportunities for hands-on learning. […]
Too good to be true
04/15/22 — A study has found that the use of online databases could introduce bias into AI algorithms developed for medical imaging.
Seeing red
04/15/22 — A study has found a strong association between present-day air pollution levels and historical patterns of redlining.
Making the cut
04/15/22 — A new technique for making wearable sensors replaces photolithography with a $200 vinyl cutter.
Q+A on wastewater testing
04/15/22 — Using a novel method to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus, researchers worked with public agencies to monitor infection levels in local wastewater samples.
Tracking smoke
04/15/22 — Tests on a smoke forecasting model from the NOAA has allowed researchers to pinpoint areas for improvement.
Farewell
04/15/22 — Obituaries for Berkeley Engineering alumni, faculty and students.
New & noteworthy
04/15/22 — Updates about Berkeley Engineering alumni, faculty and students.
Bakar BioEnginuity Hub opens
04/15/22 — The new facility, located in the former Berkeley Art Museum, equips STEM entrepreneurs with labs, offices and equipment.
Tiny switches
04/15/22 — A high-resolution LiDAR chip that uses MEMS switches may lead to the next generation of powerful, low-cost 3D sensors.
The power of yes
04/15/22 — Master of Design students launch new medical device startup to address ventilator shortages around the world.
Abbeel hosts AI robotics podcast
04/15/22 — EECS professor sits down with top experts and entrepreneurs for “The Robot Brains Podcast.”
EECS PhD student named 2022 Soros fellow
04/14/22 — Dave Epstein joins other immigrants and children of immigrants chosen for “their potential to make significant contributions to the United States.”
Researchers develop innovative 3D-printing technology for glass microstructures
04/14/22 — New system enables faster production, greater optical quality and design flexibility
Examining the effects of chlorinated drinking water on the gut microbiome
04/14/22 — New research shows no negative impact on children's digestive bacteria from chlorinated drinking water