UTEP Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 on your Master’s Hooding Ceremony in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering! 🎓✨

Today, we celebrate your hard work, perseverance, and dedication in reaching this incredible milestone. Your commitment to innovation, research, and engineering excellence has prepared you to make a lasting impact in aerospace and mechanical engineering.

We are proud of all that you have accomplished and look forward to seeing the amazing contributions you will make in shaping the future. Congratulations, Class of 2026 — this is only the beginning! 🚀⚙️

📅✨ May is here, Miners!
A new month means new opportunities, events, deadlines, and memories to make in the College of Engineering 🤘⚙️

Be sure to check out what’s happening this month in Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering and save the calendar so you don’t miss anything! 🚀🛠️

Good luck on finals, congratulations to our graduating seniors, and we hope everyone has an amazing end to the semester 💙⛏️

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📅✨ May is here, Miners!
A new month means new opportunities, events, deadlines, and memories to make in the College of Engineering 🤘⚙️

Be sure to check out what’s happening this month in Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering and save the calendar so you don’t miss anything! 🚀🛠️

Good luck on finals, congratulations to our graduating seniors, and we hope everyone has an amazing end to the semester 💙⛏️

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Today we proudly celebrate the incredible accomplishment of the El Paso Sun Birds in their very first AIAA Design/Build/Fly Competition! ✈️

Competing on an international stage, the team earned an impressive 42nd place finish, showcasing their hard work, innovation, and dedication. From design to build to flight, this achievement reflects countless hours of teamwork, problem-solving, and commitment to excellence.

This is just the beginning for the Sun Birds—your future is taking off! 🚀

Celebrating our Top 10 Seniors 🎓✨
So proud of everything you’ve accomplished and excited for what’s next. Once a Miner, always a Miner 🧡⛏️

✨ Outside the Classroom: Meet Dr. Jeeseop Kim ✨

Get to know Dr. Kim, Assistant Professor in Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering, as he shares his journey into robotics, his passion for research, and advice for students exploring careers in engineering 🚀

From building strong foundations to embracing curiosity and growth, his story is a reminder that learning goes far beyond the classroom 📚

💡 “The challenge is exactly where the growth happens.”

Swipe through to learn more about his work, interests, and experiences!

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🎉 Congratulations to our former student, Zachary A. Chanoi! 🎉

Zachary has been recognized with the Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award from the Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering 👏

His dissertation, “Microwave-assisted pyrolysis of hydrocarbons using iron-based alumina catalysts obtained via solution combustion synthesis,” highlights impactful research in advanced materials and energy processes 🔬

Zachary is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and was honored at the recent Honors Convocation.

We are proud to celebrate his achievement and continued success! 🚀

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🏆 Huge congratulations to the Borderland Steel Team from the W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation at UTEP on earning 1st place + $4,000 at the Additive in Steel Competition by America Makes! 👏

From design to testing, their work showcases incredible skill in advanced additive manufacturing and real-world engineering. 🔩🚀

We’re proud of this amazing achievement! 💙

✨ A special moment for our department! ✨
Dr. Arturo Bronson has officially been inducted as Emeritus Faculty 🎉
This recognition celebrates a legacy of dedication, mentorship, and lasting impact on our students and community. Thank you for everything, Dr. Bronson! 💙👏