2023 News Archive
Mechanical Engineer Creates New Foam to Prevent Sports-Related Concussions
Jun 28A San Diego State professor is trying to find a way to soften the blow of competitive sports. KPBS sci-tech reporter Thomas Fudge tells us about a new foam product that could prevent concussions in football.
Ask A Researcher: Zahra Nili Ahmadabadi
Jun 20Mechanical engineering professor Zahra Nili Ahmadabadi talks about where her artificial intelligence research fits into the buzz.
Aztec Electric Racing Zooms to Finish Line
Jun 20After nine long months of manufacturing and design iterations, this AER-23 electric race car is track ready. We break down the details.
Q&A With One of SDBJ's Top 50 Women of Influence in Engineering
Jun 19Mechanical engineering professor Karen May-Newman has been named one of this year’s 50 Top Women of Influence in Engineering by the San Diego Business Journal.
Meet CSU Alumni Working to Secure Renewable Energy Solutions for California
Jun 13Mechanical engineering alumnus Alejandro Cervantes ('15) has contributed to zero-emission transit design, decarbonization of heating systems and the VeraSol quality assurance program, which ensures quality assurance and consumer protection for solar home systems in global locations like sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and the Middle East.
SDSU Lunabotics Team Wins Big at NASA Lunabotics Competition
Jun 2San Diego State University Lunabotics team, Team Vulcan, returned from NASA’s 2023 Lunabotics Competition as winners of three awards.
NBC News: "I'm from both sides": Engineering PhD graduate participates in SDSU graduation ceremony in Mexico
May 24San Diego State University provided a graduation for trans-border students who crossed the border into the U.S. for university. NBC's Marissa Parra reports.
Mechanical Engineering Ranked 9th in Top Degrees Among 2023 Graduates
May 9224 SDSU mechanical engineering graduates have spent their college careers finding solutions to make processes and products more efficient. They are prepared to address a vast variety of problems requiring the integration of design and analytical skills.