Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering

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Wildfire smoke
October 10th 2024

Up in Smoke: PSU Explores DIY Tech to Combat Wildfires

As wildfires become a more frequent and dangerous part of life, especially...
Raúl Bayoán Cal
October 12th 2023

Centering Indigenous Knowledge Through Agroecological Energy Systems

Raúl Bayoán Cal, Mechanical Engineering Professor at Maseeh College, who...
Elliott Gall shows student air quality data on a computer screen in his lab
September 22nd 2022

Ideas in Action: Keeping buildings healthy during wildfires

You already know to stay inside when wildfire smoke is in the air, but should...
Coriolis Platform
January 12th 2022

In a first-of-its-kind experiment, PSU researchers aim to give a powerful boost to wind energy production

Reducing the consumption of fossil fuels driving climate change requires...
Indoor air filter
November 16th 2021

Portland State team wins EPA's Cleaner Indoor Air During Wildfires Challenge

A team of current and former PSU engineering students was one of just...
Wildfire smoke lingering over downtown Portland
August 19th 2021

Improving Indoor Air Quality During Wildfire Smoke Events

Across the West, wildfires are increasing in frequency, intensity, and...
Green roof graphic
April 29th 2019

PSU study shows green roofs have minimal effect in improving indoor ozone pollution

Despite popular belief that green roofs – roofs that are planted with...