Blogs

NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative allows universities to build small, 10 centimeter cube satellites that will be sent up to space via a larger NASA mission. Although CubeSats are fairly simple technology, the harsh space environment provides many challenges. As the CubeSats go in and out of the sun’s view, they heat and cool very rapidly and can cause the technology to break quickly. Because of this, many fail and never complete recording data. Thanks to a grant from NASA, UD School of Engineering assistant professor Rydge Mulford is trying to solve this problem.

Focusing on his clients served Curtis Farnsel well when he worked as an accountant. Now an assistant professor of accounting at UD, his focus on clients has turned into a passion for serving his students as they navigate critical career decisions.

UD Chorale Director Steven Hankle and two students traveled to Africa, where they joined choral groups from the U.S. and Kenya to perform.

Marian Library Resident Scholar Fellowship recipient Hsuan Tsen explores the works of a noted artist and discovers Marian representations in many other media.

What can be done to prepare our students for the AI-rich world in which we all now live?

UD Assistant Professor of Environmental History Daniel Vandersommers is using animal history to examine a storied American institution.

COIL Fellows Faculty connect students across the globe

The continent of Africa has a bright economic future ahead, but this fact can be hindered by the lack of opportunity and support for women in entrepreneurship and other socio-cultural attitudes towards working women.

I’ve always been open to different cultures and perspectives but seeing it in person in real time is so different from reading about it. My time in Ghana is something that I will never forget and has changed my perspective on life. From the 20 minute drive to work, trying new foods, the lively nightlife, long days in the office and restless nights, I am forever grateful.

Counterpart International is a non profit organization that works with many different communities and countries that focus on making communities better which could include health, climate, and human rights that will lead to a better future.