On practicing magic, starting his own company, and avoiding boredom.Yao-Chieh Hu, MEng ’20 (IEOR/FinTech), shares his journey to Berkeley Master of Engineering (MEng), from competing in the World Robotics Olympiad to working at J.P. Morgan to founding …
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innovation
MEng Capstone team wins 2nd place in Big Idea pitch competition
by Jessie YingFrom left to right: Gideon Ukpai, Alvina Kam, Matthew Powell-PalmA group of Master of Engineering and PhD students recently placed 2nd in the “Hardware for Good” category of the Big Idea competition at UC Berkeley. Their project utilizes …
From $30,000 to $200: These Berkeley students hope to slash the cost of prosthetic hands with…
From $30,000 to $200: These Berkeley students hope to slash the cost of prosthetic hands with their innovative controller boardBy Jessie YingIt’s an electronic board no larger than one’s palm — yet it holds the potential to revolutionize the prosthetic…
Analyzing the intersection of government, business, and innovation with multimedia case studies
by Ashley VillanuevaRick Passov and Daniel Basco facilitating a case discussion around RideAustin during the Spring 2019 boot camp.Each Spring, Master of Engineering (MEng) students participate in a ten-day intensive boot camp to explore operational, l…
Staff Highlight: Jennifer Mangold, Innovation Coach at the Fung Fellowship
by Dione RiveraIn our monthly Staff Highlight series, a staff member at Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership shares insights about their job search experience and career journey with Master of Engineering (MEng) students and Fung Fellows.This feat…
Fung Institute launches Science and Innovation Hub website
The new website offers visitors the latest insights into science and innovation policy researchOn Thursday, November 1, 2018, the Coleman Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership announced the launch of the Science and Innovation Hub website.Visit the…
Innovating for a healthier tomorrow at the 7th annual Capstone Showcase: Day 2
By Maya RectorEach year, UC Berkeley MEng students collaborate on year-long capstone projects aimed to innovate for social impact among various engineering tracks. After spending the year of moving their projects forward, MEng students presented their …
7th annual MEng Capstone Showcase to focus on innovating for social impact
2 Days. 13 Tracks. 100 Teams.Each Spring, hundreds of attendees convene in Berkeley, California for two days of innovating for social impact. With 13 tracks and 100 Capstone teams, see where the future of engineering is headed by uncovering the project…
Fung Institute Winter Spotlight draws in 300+ attendees to celebrate student tech innovation
By Maya RectorOver 300 people attended the Fung Institute Winter Spotlight on December 5th, 2017, including 160 general admission attendees and 115 current MEng student attendees. Additionally, 42 Fung Fellowship students and 24 alumni attended the eve…
