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Inspired by the movements of a tiny parasitic worm, engineers have created a 5-inch soft robot that can jump as high as a basketball hoop. Their device, a silicone rod with a carbon-fiber spine, can leap 10 feet high even though it doesn’t have legs. The researchers made it after watching high-speed video of nematodes pinching themselves into odd shapes to fling themselves forward and backward.

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The Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor (Teaching) position in Materials Science and Engineering, to support active and experiential learning initiatives in the classroom. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025.

The Schulich School of Engineering is a strong promoter of innovative teaching and learning practices, with a focus on active and experiential learning. The school has recently renovated an extensive amount of space to facilitate meaningful studio-based active learning classrooms where students can engage with classwork in Schulich Studio, a dynamic, team-based learning environment. The common first-year engineering experience in the Schulich School of Engineering is delivered with a strong focus on active learning in the classroom. Active learning includes project-based learning, classroom demos, hands-on learning, discussions, worksheets, and other active approaches. This teaching style

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