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33-year-old paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to go to space

"It was the coolest experience," exclaimed Micahela Benthaus as she landed on Earth after an enthralling trip in space that lasted about 10 minutes. As the ivory-colored, dome-shaped craft flanked ...
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What is mechatronics engineering?

Explore mechatronics engineering! Understand job prospects, required skills, and if this field is right for you. Learn about mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering. 'Plainly violates 2nd ...
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She just became the first wheelchair user to travel to space

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michi Benthaus poses before her historic flight into space. - Courtesy Blue Origin Michaela Benthaus, a 33-year-old German ...
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She just became the first wheelchair user to travel to space

Michaela Benthaus, a 33-year-old German aerospace and mechatronics engineer at the European Space Agency, just became the first wheelchair user ever to travel past the Kármán Line — a common ...
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German engineer becomes first wheelchair user to travel to space

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For the 1st time ever, a person who uses a wheelchair will fly to space

Michaela 'Michi' Benthaus is an aerospace and mechatronics engineer at the ESA. Blue Origin will make history when it sends the first person who uses a wheelchair past the Kármán line, an ...
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HBCU Grad Becomes First To Earn Mechatronics Engineering Degree At South Carolina State

Omar Shaheed III will now take his talents to Boeing to work on the 787 Dreamliner. One HBCU graduate has made history with his degree in mechatronics engineering from South Carolina State University.
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‘It was worth the wait’: SC State University to graduate 1st mechatronics engineering student

ORANGEBURG, S.C. — As industries race toward smarter systems and automation, South Carolina State University is preparing engineers who can keep pace. Leading the way is Omar Shaheed III, the ...
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Moncks Corner native becomes SC State's first mechatronics engineering graduate

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A Moncks Corner native became South Carolina State University's first mechatronics engineering graduate at Thursday's fall commencement. Omar Shaheed III, 23, walked ...
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Moncks Corner native to graduate as SC State University’s first mechatronics engineering student

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WCBD) – A Moncks Corner native is set to be the first ever graduate of the mechatronics engineering program at South Carolina State University. Omar Shaheed III, 23, will receive his ...
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Mechatronics engineering celebrates program-changing equipment donation

Cal State Monterey Bay’s mechatronics engineering program – now in its second year – celebrated a ribbon-cutting and lab dedication on Wednesday, Nov. 19, in recognition of a $100,000 equipment ...