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Professor Peng Wei Shapes Global AI Safety Conversation Ahead of Paris AI Summit
April 25, 2025
MAE Professor Peng Wei spoke at the IAESEAI Conference and the IP Paris’ AI, Science, and Society Conference in Paris at the start of February, ahead of the AI Action Summit.
Seeing the Unseen: New Art Exhibit Brings Fluid Dynamics to Life
April 22, 2025
A new exhibit in the Science and Engineering Hall, curated by Prof. Azar Panah, blends fluid dynamics with art, revealing the hidden beauty of flow through vivid, captivating visuals.
Professor Rau Supporting Development of Ground-Breaking Microbial Fuel Cells
March 17, 2025
With DARPA support, Prof. Matthew Rau is exploring how to use naturally occurring organic material in the ocean to fuel microbial fuel cells powering ocean sensors worldwide.