Fire & water
Restoring natural fire regimes to California’s mountains could be a win-win-win: more water, improved biodiversity and a reduced risk of catastrophic fires.
Above: Civil and environmental engineering Ph.D. student Katya Rakhmatulina at the Illilouette Creek Basin in Yosemite National Park. (Photo by Adam Lau)
Microrobots fly, walk and jump into the future
Researchers led by Kris Pister are overcoming significant technical hurdles to push the boundaries of robotic miniaturization.
Q+A with Dean Tsu-Jae King Liu
New Berkeley Engineering Dean Tsu-Jae King Liu elaborates on her priorities and long-term vision for the college.
Expanding the pipeline
The NextProf Nexus workshop prepares diverse graduate students for careers in higher education.
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Dean's note: Coming together as a community
11/14/2018 - To come up with effective and impactful solutions, engineers need a diversity of perspectives, experiences and skills.
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Origami electronics
11/14/2018 - Scientists have fabricated electronic switches and sensors directly onto paper, where folding it can switch circuits on and off.
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Better breast cancer screening
11/14/2018 - Using microfluidic technology, researchers can distinguish cells that are central to breast cancer development.
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Piranha-proof fish scales offer inspiration for armor
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Towers in earthquake country — designers say the new ones are safe to their core
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Our energy grid is vulnerable. Locally sourced power may be the answer.
10/11/2019
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Andy Packard, professor, pioneer in robust control systems, dies at age 56
10/7/2019