UTSA, SwRI engineers to create computer model of inner heart structures

Dr. Hai-Chao Han
AUGUST 10, 2021 — The University of Texas at San Antonio and Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) are collaborating to create a computer model of the intricate structures of the human heart as part of a larger effort to develop a new, potentially life-saving heart surgery. The work, led by Keith Bartels of SwRI’s Mechanical Engineering Division and Hai-Chao Han of
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Roadrunners learn valuable lessons through renowned international rocket event

Aeronautics and Rocket Club
JULY 20, 2021 — Billionaires are making news with their competition to open space travel to private citizens. The race for space is in full throttle for private companies, world governments and even college students. Months of hard work were realized in a couple of minutes when UTSA’s Aeronautics and Rocket Club (ARC) took part in
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UTSA grads prepare to tackle engineering challenges of the future

Mechanical Engineering
The UTSA College of Engineering and Integrated Design continues to establish itself among the best engineering schools in the country, according to alumni, who say their education has prepared them to practice advanced engineering principles leading to safer buildings, bridges and aircraft. “You have people doing cutting-edge research here,” said Daniel Ramirez-Tamayo ’21, who graduated from
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UTSA Introduces the College of Engineering and Integrated Design

College of Engineering and Integrated Design
The University of Texas at San Antonio today announced the formal launch of the College of Engineering and Integrated Design (CEID), effective September 1, 2021. The announcement follows recommendation from UTSA’s Integrated Design Initiative Task Force, deep and broad consultation with internal and external stakeholders, and approval by The University of Texas System on behalf
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College of Engineering Celebrates Student Achievements at Commencement

Spring 2021 Engineering Graduates
Sunday, May 16 2021 was a day to remember. For the UTSA College of Engineering class of 2021 it was the bookend to a successful, yet unconventional, academic year. While many students were physically present at UTSA for the first time in over a year, the campus was abuzz with a well-earned air of celebration.
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Engineering Alumnus Secures $25,000 Investment

Ryan Saavedra at UTSA Tech Symposium
Alt-Bionics, founded by UTSA alumnus Ryan Saavedra, recently announced a $25,000 pre-seed investment made by Alamo Angels, a San Antonio based angel investor network. While studying electrical engineering at UTSA, Saavedra developed a bionic hand prototype for below-elbow amputees and those with congenital disorders. The original prototype was entered in the UTSA College of Engineering’s
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UTSA’s National Society of Black Engineers Chapter Receives National Award

Members of UTSA's NSBE Chapter
UTSA’s National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) chapter has been recognized as the National Medium Sized Chapter of the Year by NSBE’s governing body. UTSA’s Chapter was also named the Texas Zone Most Outstanding Chapter. NBSE at UTSA aims to “create a family-like growth of minority representation in STEM-fields” and offers resources including social activities,
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Tech Symposium Highlights Student Innovation

UTSA Tech Symposium
The Spring 2021 College of Engineering Tech Symposium took place on Friday, April 30, 2021. 50 teams of up to four students took the opportunity to showcase their senior design projects in fields including Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Teams took turns presenting their projects
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Engineering Students Place Second in Bridge Construction Competition

UTSA's Steel Bridge Construction Team
A team of UTSA engineering students recently placed second in the Texas Region of the American Institute of Steel Construction’s (AISC) Student Steel Bridge Competition. Eight Roadrunners competed, including Trinity Schaefer (Civil Engineering), Elizabeth De Leon (Civil Engineering), Evan Batton (Civil Engineering), Alexandra Sanabria (Civil Engineering), America Martinez (Civil Engineering) Daniel Vogel (Civil Engineering), Dinesh
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Save the Date: UTSA Tech Symposium 2021, Virtual Showcase on Friday, April 30

Join UTSA’s College of Engineering this Friday, April 30, for the 2021 Virtual Tech Symposium. At the event, 50 teams of Roadrunners will present their senior design projects across Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Civil Engineering disciplines. The Tech Symposium represents the culmination of our Roadrunners’ undergraduate studies and
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