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From company tours and faculty-led sessions to hands-on activities and campus experiences, high school students spent five days exploring engineering disciplines, connecting with peers and discover...
06/16/2026
Recent engineering alumna Sarah Beyea gained valuable real-world experience through co-ops and hands-on learning. But some of the most meaningful growth in her time at Akron hasn’t happened i...
05/20/2026
Second-place EV finish at Formula Hybrid+Electric highlights the performance of ZR26, the fastest car in team history, as Zips Racing earned podium finishes in every event and captured its first-ev...
05/13/2026
From rapid prototyping to autonomous flight execution, the Zips Drone Design Team secured a podium finish at an international competition featuring top engineering programs.
05/13/2026
The annual STEM event brought children, families and industry partners together for a day of hands-on discovery designed to spark curiosity and inspire future innovators.
05/8/2026
Competing against 98 teams worldwide, UA students designed, built and flew a banner-towing aircraft to a top-five finish at the AIAA Design Build Fly competition.
Together, this year’s honorees reflect the college’s ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching, research, service and student success across all disciplines.
05/6/2026
The annual event showcased projects that reflect the depth, rigor and real-world focus of their education.
05/5/2026
Undergraduate students will gain hands-on research experience in advanced and sustainable materials through UA’s NSF-supported REU program.
05/1/2026
Faizan Mirza recognized among top international graduate students in Ohio for scholarship and leadership.
05/1/2026