Berkeley Engineering

@Cal_Engineer

@UCBerkeley's College of Engineering - Educating Leaders, Creating Knowledge, Serving Society

Berkeley, CA

Joined July 2009

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Berkeley Engineering@Cal_Engineer · Jun 11

The summer issue of Berkeley Engineer magazine is out now! We highlighted everything from the architectural wonders in the new Grimes Engineering Center to researchers creating the largest AI model in biology. Read the issue: engineering.berkeley.edu/magazine

Cal_Engineer's tweet image. The summer issue of Berkeley Engineer magazine is out now!

We highlighted everything from the architectural wonders in the new Grimes Engineering Center to researchers creating the largest AI model in biology.

Read the issue: engineering.berkeley.edu/magazine

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Berkeley Engineering@Cal_Engineer · Jul 10

For the past two years, Michael Gollner (@gollnerfire), wildfire expert and associate professor of @BerkeleyME, has partnered with Berkeley Hills residents to help reduce the risk of severe wildfire in the neighborhoods surrounding the campus. bit.ly/4lDHDhq

Cal_Engineer's tweet card. UC Berkeley Professor Michael Gollner and his students are applying advanced wildfire simulation tools to help neighborhoods understand their specific wildfire risks.

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Berkeley Engineering@Cal_Engineer · Jul 1

With the Berkeley Humanoid Lite, engineers set out to create an accessible, customizable, 3D-printed robot, offering beginners an entry point into robotics. How would you put your spin on the Berkeley Humanoid Lite? Read our story: bit.ly/4lhVOcn

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UC Berkeley Library@UCBerkeleyLib · Jul 24

“It is now my responsibility to uphold the American dream for everyone.” Chancellor Chang-Lin Tien, born #OTD in 1935: 🏛️ Was the 1st Asian American to head a top U.S. research university 🏅 Earned Cal’s Distinguished Teaching Award at age 26 💙 Was a champion of diversity

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UC Berkeley SCET@SutardjaCenter · Jul 25

⏳ Only 1 week left! UC Berkeley’s Engineering Leadership Program starts Aug 20. ✅ Apply now: hubs.li/Q03yZ-rc0 🎥 Watch: hubs.li/Q03yZYnB0 🎓 Trusted by Apple, Samsung, Qualcomm & 1,200+ engineers. #BerkeleyELPP #Leadership #STEM #TechLeadership #Engineering

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Berkeley Engineering@Cal_Engineer · Jul 24

A Berkeley-led team of researchers has developed a new AI-driven framework that can more efficiently design 3D truss metamaterials — a type of structure with extraordinary mechanical properties, sound absorption capabilities and tunability. bit.ly/4ma69Hi

Cal_Engineer's tweet card. AI-driven framework creates defect-tolerant materials with complex functionality

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Berkeley Engineering@Cal_Engineer · Jul 23

What makes bioengineering one of the most fast-evolving majors? In this episode of Exploring Engineering, students, faculty and alumni share how bioengineering blends medicine, technology and curiosity to impact real lives. Listen now: engineering.berkeley.edu/exploringengin…

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Berkeley Engineering@Cal_Engineer · Jul 21

ICYMI: Engineers from UC Berkeley and NASA have teamed up to conduct remote, robot-operated flammability testing aboard the International Space Station. bit.ly/4lHuzbw

Cal_Engineer's tweet card. Robots aboard the International Space Station are testing the flammability of acrylic plastic to improve spacecraft safety.

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Berkeley Engineering@Cal_Engineer · Jul 17

A new, low-cost biosensing technology could make rapid at-home tests up to 100 times more sensitive to viruses like COVID-19. The diagnostic could also expand rapid screening to other life-threatening conditions like prostate cancer and sepsis. bit.ly/3GOAVqj

Cal_Engineer's tweet card. A new technology created by UC Berkeley engineers uses the "coffee-ring effect," paired with plasmonics and AI, for rapid diagnostics.

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Berkeley Engineering@Cal_Engineer · Jul 16

It’s not rocket science… oh wait, yes it is! Explore aerospace engineering and see where a love of space, planes and problem-solving can take you. Listen to our podcast, Exploring Engineering: engineering.berkeley.edu/exploringengin…

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Berkeley Engineering@Cal_Engineer · Jul 15

For the first time, neuroscientists have recorded activity from hundreds of neurons simultaneously in bats, providing new clues into how memories are stored. Learn more about the NeuroBat Lab’s findings: bit.ly/3GBy7Nc

Cal_Engineer's tweet image. For the first time, neuroscientists have recorded activity from hundreds of neurons simultaneously in bats, providing new clues into how memories are stored.

Learn more about the NeuroBat Lab’s findings: bit.ly/3GBy7Nc

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Berkeley Engineering@Cal_Engineer · Jul 13

“My success is a testament to the value of a strong support network, and I encourage those in our community to reach out to the Berkeley community for help when they need it." – Aqshems Meten Nichols (M.S.‘17, Ph.D.‘25 CEE) Full #VoicesOfBE profile: bit.ly/3ifpSXy

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UC Berkeley@UCBerkeley · Jul 8

From self-folding chairs to self-planting seeds, UC Berkeley’s Morphing Matter Lab is transforming what's possible in engineering design with their biomimetic materials. youtu.be/sV_MbbFObAc?si…

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Berkeley Computing, Data Science, and Society@BerkeleyCDSS · Jul 9

@UCBerkeley researchers have unveiled the Berkeley Humanoid Lite, an open-source, 3D‑printed compact humanoid robot designed to make robotics accessible for beginners, educators, hobbyists and small labs. Read more: bit.ly/4lhVOcn #Robotics #OpenSource @UCBerkeleyEECS

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Berkeley Engineering@Cal_Engineer · Jul 9

New podcast alert! Dive into the world of engineering with Exploring Engineering at UC Berkeley. Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and get inspired to start your journey today! Listen here: engineering.berkeley.edu/exploringengin…

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UC Berkeley Civil & Environmental Engineering@BerkeleyCee · Jul 8

Congrats to the Cal Sustainable Solutions & @concretecanoe teams for their standout performances at the 2025 ASCE Nationals! Sustainable Solutions placed 2nd overall, and Concrete Canoe placed 10th overall! Go Bears!!! 🐻 Learn more: bit.ly/4lIy0OG @Cal_Engineer

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Lining Yao@lining_yao · Jul 5

101 of Morphing Matter in 101 seconds. by @UCBerkeley @berkeley @Cal_Engineer @BerkeleyME Morphing matter is an intellectual playground, one that sits at the intersection of science, design and nature. news.berkeley.edu/2025/07/03/ins…

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Berkeley Engineering@Cal_Engineer · Jul 6

ICYMI: It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s the world’s smallest wireless flying robot! This insect-inspired robot created by Berkeley engineers can hover, change trajectory and even hit small targets. Read more: bit.ly/44hUaSb

Cal_Engineer's tweet image. ICYMI: It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s the world’s smallest wireless flying robot!

This insect-inspired robot created by Berkeley engineers can hover, change trajectory and even hit small targets.

Read more: bit.ly/44hUaSb

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Berkeley Engineering@Cal_Engineer · Jul 2

How do you find your community on campus? That’s what we explored in our latest episode of our podcast, The Not So Secret Guide to Being a Berkeley Engineer! Listen in: bit.ly/40ukSo4

Cal_Engineer's tweet image. How do you find your community on campus?

That’s what we explored in our latest episode of our podcast, The Not So Secret Guide to Being a Berkeley Engineer!

Listen in: bit.ly/40ukSo4

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Berkeley Engineering@Cal_Engineer · Jul 1

Heads up: The Berkeley Engineering Match ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. Support Berkeley Engineering today, and your gift will be matched to ensure continued excellence and the advancement of engineering education and research. Double your impact: bit.ly/3uiK3wD

Cal_Engineer's tweet image. Heads up: The Berkeley Engineering Match ends tonight at 11:59 p.m.

Support Berkeley Engineering today, and your gift will be matched to ensure continued excellence and the advancement of engineering education and research.

Double your impact: bit.ly/3uiK3wD

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Berkeley Engineering@Cal_Engineer · Jun 30

Today, Tsu-Jae King Liu steps down as the dean of Berkeley Engineering, the first woman to hold the position in the college’s history. But first, she sat down with us to reflect on her experience as dean. Read the full Q&A: bit.ly/3TPTz3P

Cal_Engineer's tweet image. Today, Tsu-Jae King Liu steps down as the dean of Berkeley Engineering, the first woman to hold the position in the college’s history. But first, she sat down with us to reflect on her experience as dean.

Read the full Q&amp;A: bit.ly/3TPTz3P

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