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This afternoon, CEMS faculty and staff joined our visiting Advisory Board for an outstanding seminar on the “Expectations for AI Literacy in the STEM Workplace.” The panel featured industry leaders at the forefront of technology, data, and artificial intelligence: Christopher Tar, Software Engineering Manager at Google DeepMind; Artur Adib, Head of Embedded AI at Beta Technologies; Ezra Hall, Senior Director of the Aerospace, Defense and Critical Infrastructure End Market at GlobalFoundries; and Zachary Rivers, Director of Health Systems Data and Analytics at the Green Mountain Care Board.

Moderated by Computer Science Professor Nick Cheney, the discussion covered a broad range of AI-related topics from the rapidly evolving skill sets needed in today’s high-tech industries to how leading research universities like UVM can adapt to meet that demand.

A huge thank you to all our panelists for sharing their insights and experience for this timely discussion!

#AIintheworkplace #AILiteracy

@globalfoundries.us @beta.aircraft @gmcb.vermont @googledeepmind @universityofvermont A group of individuals seated at a long table with a green tablecloth, engaged in a panel discussion. Several small vases of sunflowers are placed on the table. One person is speaking into a microphone while others listen intently. by @uvmcems

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Yesterday afternoon, senior civil engineering students Alena Annunziata, Eliza Rogers, and Ryan Thatcher joined their professor, John Lens, at UVM's Horticultural Research Center to scout the proposed location of a solar array that the student team, which also includes senior Dylan Pizura, will engineer as part of its senior capstone project.

The group met with College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Research Professor Margaret Skinner, PhD student Laura Eckman, and Leif Johnson, project lead from Vermont-based solar company Norwich Technologies.

Unlike conventional solar arrays, where panels are mounted on pedestals and angled toward the sky, this project will utilize an innovative bifacial vertical array in which both sides of each panel can generate power from sunlight. In addition to the potential for higher energy yields, vertical arrays are particularly attractive in agricultural settings because their footprint is much smaller than that of traditional arrays, leaving more land available for crops.

The project originated in the CALS Department of Agriculture, Landscape and Environment as part of research into agrivoltaics, the integration of solar power production and agriculture. Funded by the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program through a Research for Novel Approaches in Sustainable Agriculture Grant, the completed project will serve as a demonstration site showing how agricultural land can generate additional income for farmers through solar arrays while having minimal impact on crop production.

Like all engineering programs at UVM, seniors in Civil and Environmental Engineering complete an intensive capstone project during their senior year that integrates coursework and hands-on research into a culminating real-world design experience. Each project is hosted by a community partner or client, often local, state, and federal agencies; municipalities; nonprofits; or UVM departments and faculty, as part of UVM's Community Engaged Learning programs.

#agrivoltaics #solarresearch #civilengineering #sustainableagriculture

@uvm_cals @universityofvermont Senior civil engineering students Alena Annunziata, Eliza Rogers, and Ryan Thatcher join Norwich Solar's lead engineer Leif Johnson and CALS Research Professor Margaret Skinner around an outdoor picnic table to view engineering plans. by @uvmcems

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Through the Richard Barrett Scholars Program, undergraduate students in the University of Vermont College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (CEMS) are putting their classroom knowledge into action, tackling complex engineering challenges through hands-on research experiences that connect innovation, sustainability, and community impact.

From scaling production of life-saving therapeutic food to testing self-healing concrete, these students are helping shape a more sustainable future, one project at a time.

For more than two decades, the Barrett Foundation's generosity and vision have empowered students to work alongside faculty mentors and industry professionals on meaningful, hands-on research with the potential to benefit communities in Vermont and beyond.

These experiences do more than advance knowledge. They prepare the next generation of engineers, researchers, and environmental leaders to make a difference where it matters most.

Congratulations to our 2026 Barrett Scholars: Eli Baer ’27, Emma Bergsten ’27, Piper Floyd ’28, Sophia Golub ’27, Jess McGovern ’27, Bryn Miller ’27, Bella Mowrer ’29, Caleb Quinn ’27, and Riley Shue ’27. We can't wait to see where their research leads!

#UVMEngineering #UndergraduateResearch #ExperientialLearning
@edesianutrition Biomedical engineering senior Bryn Miller inspecting new installations during her internship at Edesia Nutrition in Rhode Island. by @uvmcems

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A research project developed by mechanical engineering faculty members Alireza Fath and Dryver Huston has been selected for inclusion in the NVIDIA Academic Grant Program, a highly competitive initiative that provides advanced hardware and computing resources to support groundbreaking scientific and AI research.

Their proposal, Heterogeneous Edge-AI Robots for Radar, Seismic & Visual Structural Inspection, focuses on developing next-generation AI and robotic technologies to inspect and monitor critical infrastructure, including bridges, underground utilities, and other built environments.

By combining autonomous robots, advanced sensing technologies, computer vision, and edge AI computing, the project aims to enable intelligent infrastructure inspections in locations with limited connectivity, and where human access is difficult or hazardous.

Through the grant, the researchers received advanced enterprise-grade GPUs capable of delivering up to 3,500 trillion operations per second (TOPS) of AI performance. The award also includes compact, high-performance edge-AI computing systems capable of processing up to 275 TOPS directly on robots and field-deployed devices, enabling real-time AI applications without relying on remote cloud servers.

The award comes at a time of rapidly expanding opportunities at UVM for students to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI technologies and incorporate them into their learning and research.

#NVIDIAGrant #UVMMechanicalEngineering #RoboticsAI by @uvmcems

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UVM engineering clubs celebrated the end of the week with a party on the Davis Green. Hosted by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), the event, dubbed “Engineers Touch Grass,” gave students a chance to learn more about the clubs, enjoy free pizza, play lawn games, and dispel rumors that engineering students never leave the labs of Votey Hall.

#UVMEngineeringClubs #EngineersTouchGrass

@universityofvermont @uvm_ieee @asce_uvm @aiaa_uvm @uvm_asme @uvmewb_usa @uvm_swe A group of people smiling outdoors at a table with a model airplane and AIAA banner, holding grass and posing for the photo. by @uvmcems

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A sure sign the fall semester has arrived at UVM? CEMS students spread across Fleming Green learning the surveying tools of the civil engineering trade. Here, Professor Luis Garcia shares his expertise with students in CEE 2000: Geomatics on a beautiful Friday morning (before a 3-day weekend!)

#UVMCivilEngineering @universityofvermont A group of people in high-visibility vests are conducting a survey on a grassy area using yellow tripods and equipment. Other individuals are in the background on a paved path. by @uvmcems

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We're beyond excited to welcome first-year and transfer students to the CEMS family! by @uvmcems

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Following a quiet summer, the halls of Innovation and Discovery were bustling once more as our Week of Welcome concluded this afternoon with an entertaining orientation for CEMS first-year and transfer students. The event featured club and organization networking, peer mentor guidance, free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream (of course!), and the annual incoming class photo.

We’re excited to follow the journey of this impressive class over the next four years and beyond!

#UVMClassof2030 #CEMSWeekofWelcome

@universityofvermont by @uvmcems

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UVM Welcome Week has arrived!

This morning, our newest cohort of CEMS graduate students came together for a day of information sessions, tours, and trainings hosted by Graduate Programs Coordinator Jane Kimble. It's always exciting to welcome new students as they begin this next chapter of their academic journey. Just as rewarding is watching friendships and professional connections take shape, many of which will last a lifetime.

#WelcomeWeek #CEMSGraduatePrograms

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In what was likely a first in the annals of Votey Hall, a 2002 Volvo station wagon was wheeled down a ground-floor corridor yesterday morning and into the CEMS machine shop to be outfitted with a roll cage for the next unexpected chapter of its life.

The car is an extracurricular project of four UVM students: Mechanical Engineering majors Maddie Bromberg, Thomas Michaelson, and Noah Fowler, along with Global Studies major Billy Spelman. The team is test-driving their engineering skills, transforming the dark blue family hauler into a race car for an endurance racing series that doesn't take itself too seriously: the 24 Hours of Lemons.

Started in 2006 as a sarcastic rebellion against the rising costs, elitism, and strict regulations of traditional amateur sports car racing, the 24 Hours of Lemons prioritizes thriftiness, creativity, and camaraderie. The purchase price and performance modifications of each participating car must not exceed $500, and all eligible vehicles must have been street-legal when originally manufactured.

Despite the lighthearted approach to car racing, the organizers take safety seriously, with strict safety systems required for each vehicle, including a 6-point steel roll cage, the fabrication and installation of which was the reason the team brought the car into the well-outfitted machine shop.

Looking ahead, the UVM squad hopes to race the car in a future 14-hour endurance event held over two days at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, New Hampshire.

#24HoursofLemons #UVMMEchanicalEngineering

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Dr. Michael Leamy, Professor and Chair of UVM's Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been awarded $350,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to explore a transformative wave-based approach for analyzing jointed structures.

Working alongside his colleague, Dr. Matthew Brake at Rice University, who received an additional $330,000 in NSF funding, the researchers aim to develop advanced analytical and experimental techniques to better understand wave transmission, damping, and nonlinear dynamic behavior in mechanical joints.

By reducing computational complexity while improving predictive accuracy, the project could significantly enhance the design and performance of structures ranging from bridges and buildings to advanced aerospace systems. The research will also create new experimental tools for studying mechanical joints and provide opportunities for students to engage in cutting-edge engineering research.

Congratulations to Dr. Leamy on this impressive collaborative research award!

@universityofvermont

#UVMMechanicalEngineering #CEMSResearch by @uvmcems

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A trio of researchers from the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences is part of an interdisciplinary team that was awarded the first Impact Award from the Gund Institute for Environment.

Expanding the Gund Institute’s signature Catalyst Awards, which have provided over $1.8 million to UVM scholars over the past eight years, the new Impact Award provides up to $300,000 to further transform established research into real-world change by implementing on-the-ground solutions.

Associate professor Mads R. Almassalkhi and postdoctoral associate Jayashree Raharam Yadav in the Electrical and Computer Engineering program, along with civil and environmental assistant professor Kathryn Hinkelman, are part of the winning team that includes associate professor Bindu Panikkar with the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources.

Four years ago, the research team received a Catalyst Award to work alongside municipal and tribal leaders, local utilities and private firms in Alaska’s Northwest Arctic Borough to bring cheaper, cleaner energy to one of the coldest and most remote communities in the United States.

Congratulations to everyone involved!

#ForPeopleandPlanet by @uvmcems

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