Translating to Soft Tissue

Translating to Soft Tissue

Mechanical engineers help with knee injuries by developing computational models to characterize ligaments.By Tom Gibson, P.E.In the United States, the number of knee anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgeries continues to rise, with the highest...
Farming Goes 3-Dimensional

Farming Goes 3-Dimensional

Vertical farming offers opportunities to grow more crops on a smaller footprint, especially in urban areas. It also presents unique educational opportunities.By Tom Gibson, P.E.Murat Kacira (center), shown working with a researcher, heads the UAg Farm, a vertical farm...