With advanced robotics and automation, additive manufacturing and 3D printing, and wearables and IoT devices, technology is opening the door for progressive manufacturers to reimagine their operations. Not since the first Industrial Revolution has the manufacturing industry transformed more than it has in the last 20 years.

Engineers from all disciplines focus on the design and operation of integrated systems for the production of high-quality, economically competitive products.

The Manufacturing & Materials Community is designed to keep students informed about relevant industry news and connect them with related opportunities.

Putting some ‘muscle’ into material design

Natural muscle fibers are made up of spring-like proteins that can contract and stretch without losing their original form, dissipate mechanical energy as heat, and maintain incredible tensile strength for all sorts of physical functions. Engineers at Washington University in …

By Amanda Martin
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The Top 50 Women Chief Technology Officers of 2025 Including WashU’s Lan Yang

Posted On : July 9, 2025

Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Chief Technology Officers of 2025. CTOs play a critical role in shaping enterprise strategy, leading innovation, and ensuring secure, scalable infrastructure across every …

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Future of Engineering Careers: Emerging Trends and Opportunities

Engineers are at the forefront of innovation, helping advance society and solve some of our biggest problems. Every day, they push the boundaries of what’s possible in technology, construction, manufacturing, medicine, and beyond. As new technologies emerge and industry standards …

By Kelli Delfosse
Kelli Delfosse Director, Industry Relations
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Explore Top Robotics Companies through Built In

Built In is an online community for startups and tech companies. Find startup jobs, tech news and events. For millions of tech professionals nationwide, Built In is the best place to learn about the industry, build connections and carve out …

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Engineering, OT students work with patients to design assistive tech

Inaugural Make-A-Thon produces functional devices for St. Louisans with physical challenges.

Team Rainbow Butterfly Rangers was on a mission — to create an assistive technology device that would help Berlin, a bubbly 6-year old with cerebral palsy, carry her plates and …

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Career Resources

Below is a list of competitive industry graduate fellowships and research internships for MS and PhD students. The majority have …

ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real world challenges. Founded in 1880 as the American Society of …