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Auburn Science & Engineering Center
Akron, OH 44325-3901
Phone: 330-972-6978
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Flying under the radar
UA engineering professor Wieslaw Binienda refutes 2010 Polish government plane crash cause near Smolensk, Russia, that killed dozens. -
Top Bots excel at wide variety of tasks
Student engineers demonstrate their innovative and winning style at the 2012 RoboGames. -
Mighty mini cars operate on chemical reaction
UA is a defending champion as it hosts 10 other schools for the regional Chem-E-Car race and regional conference Saturday, April 21, at James A. Rhodes Arena.
See more headlines on our news page.
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Engineering Career Fair
Our annual Spring Career Fair will be held Thursday, March 8th in the Student Union Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Last year, more than 170 employers and 600 students attended. Students attending are looking for an internship, co-op or full-time position. Learn more.
Five reasons why our college is right for you

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UA Students show off Zippy 'ZR12' they built for racing!
The Zips Racing Team unveiled the race car it built for international competitions later this year. An Akron Beacon Journal story about the team notes members Dan Lough, Ryan Kruse, Maddy Mann, John Buchanan, Michan Limbacher, Ben DiMarco and Dominick DeMasi Jr., and faculty adviser Richard Gross.
Surgical Idea Wins Award
UA student team "Telkesis" members Jason King, Jason King, Laura Vondeak, Esra Cipa and Margaret Brass, who created spinal implants for enhanced patient care, won first prize in the LaunchTown Entrepreneurship Awards presented yesterday at UA. Coverage is available from the Akron Beacon Journal, http://www.ohio.com/business/
For high school students
Dean Haritos’ presentation from the most recent High School Visit Day
The College of Engineering presentation from New Student Orientation
News
College sees rapid growth
A recent study of the 150 largest engineering schools in the United States showed that our college is the fourth-fastest growing college of engineering in the nation.
The study was conducted by the college using 2008 data from the the American Society for Engineering Education. National numbers for the 2009-10 academic year will be available soon.
Since 2004, enrollment at the college has increased more than 50 percent.






