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From UDaily: Vehicle to grid advances in new automotive standards

The two newest standards for electric cars, both approved this month by standards committees of SAE International (formerly the Society of Automotive Engineers), should bring EV drivers great joy, according to Willett Kempton, professor at the University of Delaware’s Center for Transportation Electrification on UD’s Science, Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus.  It marks a win for a long-running UD...

UD Fintech center goes into full operation

A brief ribbon-cutting ceremony was held last week to mark the official entry of University of Delawre faculty, staff and stiudents at the FinTech Innovation Hub on the University of Delaware’s Science, Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus. “What is really amazing about this gem is the fact that we already have collaborative hubs on the STAR...

University of Delaware keeps mask mandate in classrooms citing higher Covid rate than state

The University of Delaware will still require face masks in classroom settings while relaxing mandates in other settings. In a message to the U.S community, the university stated that masks would not be required in non-classroom settings including labs, offices,  and athletic events. ...

Update: UD moving online during early days of Winter Session; Wilm. University, Del Tech, faculty to work remotely

The University of Delaware moved to remote classes for at least a week when students return in January, according to a letter to the UD community. Earlier, Delaware State University announced classes will be virtual for a time when students return. As of  Monday, Jan. 3, all Wilmington University locations will be closed, and staff will work remotely. Faculty, staff, and...

UD developed protective mask scores high in testing

The University of Delaware has developed a new and effective type of protective mask, thanks in part to a phone call from a Yale University faculty member. When UD’s Jenni Buckley answered her cell phone, she could immediately tell that her friend, Lisa Lattanza, was worried. Dr. Lattanza, chair of orthopedics and rehabilitation at Yale School of Medicine, had already...

Delaware, South Carolina research consortium awarded $25 million grant

The University of Delaware, Delaware State University and other organizations will receive $25 million over five years from the National Institutes of Health and the state of Delaware to continue research programs that improve patient care and public health. Officials announced the grant at a ceremony on  Friday at the University of Delaware.  Delaware’s Center for Translational Research ACCEL Program will continue...

UD grads help GE fly high: From UDaily

By  Eric Ruth Photo by Evan Krape Consider the humble coffee cup. Its simple duties conceal a deceptively formidable character: The ceramic it is made of is harder than steel, and the scalding liquids it holds never seem to do it much harm. Now imagine a roaring, flaming jet engine — possibly the pinnacle of 20th century power plant engineering — and...

UD researchers develop low-cost ways to monitor flood-prone roads

As occupants of the lowest lying state in the nation, residents of Delaware face the danger of roadway flooding regularly. The  Delaware Department of Transportation has made it a priority to monitor the status of roads, issuing flood warnings and closing roads that might prove dangerous to drivers. Conventional sensors that track flood levels across the state are expensive to install and...

UD, USDA offer a ‘360’ view of ways farmers can adapt to climate change

The University of Delaware is working with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on “As if You Were There,” a project highlighting key climate adaptation practices at farm and forest sites within the region. Through interactive 360 degree photography and videos, users embark on virtual field tours. UD’s Warrington Irrigation Research Farm in Harbeson is one of the featured...

UD joins 14 universities using new technology for student-athlete healthcare

The University of Delaware athletic department joined an elite group recently when the Blue Hens signed a partnership with Sparta Science, becoming just one of 15 Division I schools, including only three at the Football Championship Subdivision level, to acquire the technology. In the UD athletic department’s efforts to serve the student-athletes, this technology will give the sports performance team...

University of Delaware and University of Virginia presses announce partnership

 The University of Delaware Press has formed a new partnership with the University of Virginia Press, effective July 1. With this partnership, UD Press will retain its independent editorial office and board of directors, which consists of UD faculty; and will remain part of the UD Library, Museums and Press, with its administrative home in Morris Library. UVA Press will...

Horn entrepreneurship venture wins green technology competition

A startup that’s figured out how to make solar cells at a very low temperature is following the entrepreneurial process at the University of Delaware because of its international renown for research and innovation in the space. “I came to Delaware from India after completing my undergraduate degree in electrical engineering,” said Abhishek Iyer, who is working on his doctorate...

UD Lerner MBAs improve patient outcomes

You probably wouldn’t equate a hospital stay with a relaxing hotel getaway.  “Hospitals are not hotels,” said Ali Poorani, associate professor in the University of Delaware’s   Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics, “But there are many opportunities for both industries to benchmark and learn from each other.” The Lerner College’s.  new    MBA major in healthcare management prepares students for careers...

(Video) UD grads get life advice from alumnus behind TV hit Breaking Bad

https://youtu.be/IzvqpcxCWis University of Delaware graduates learned about moving forward from a  commencement speaker who was instrumental in getting the runaway TV  hit Breaking Bad on the air. With a  crowd of about 21,800 in the stands and on the field, UD President Dennis Assanis began commencement by lauding the triumphs of the Class of 2018. “You accomplished so much during your time...

UD to feature pop-up restaurant from celebrity chef Cat Cora

University of Delaware Dining Services will feature a pop-up restaurant from celebrity chef  Cat Cora. Wicked Eats by Cat Cora will replace Zoca (Mexican food)  in The Scrounge in Perkins Student Center from April 23-27, and again from May 14-18. Wicked Eats features  Mediterranean street foods from Greece, Morocco, Spain and the Middle East in a fast service format that allows customizing...
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