➀ A group of former Intel engineers and executives have raised $21.5 million in seed funding for their RISC-V startup, AheadComputing.

➁ The company, based in Portland, Oregon, is using RISC-V to tackle the processing demands of AI.

➂ Investors include notable figures such as Jim Keller, CEO of RISC-V developer Tenstorrent, and Eclipse Ventures.

➀ Axel E. Barten has been awarded an honorary doctorate (Dr.-Ing. E.h.) from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology at the University of Siegen for his scientific work in mechanical engineering.

➁ Barten has been involved in university governance and is a member of the university's board of trustees. His commitment to integrating university research with high-tech practice is highlighted, particularly through the Campus Buschhütten project.

➂ Barten has contributed significantly to the development of new academic programs and has been a visionary driver in the field of engineering. He also spoke about the future of engineering education, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the use of artificial intelligence.

➀ Darla Pearce is a degree apprentice at Leonardo and a student at the University of Hertfordshire;

➁ She was nominated for her rapid absorption of antenna technology concepts and leadership in STEM outreach;

➂ Darla's work led to the development of several test pieces based on her designs, and she has returned to complete her final year placement and project.

The HAWK University is introducing a new Bachelor's degree program in Engineering Sciences, starting in the winter semester of 2025/26. The program is designed to allow students to explore various fields of engineering and choose a specialization after the first two semesters. It emphasizes practical education and collaboration with local industry to prepare students for future challenges in engineering.

Students can choose from seven specializations including Sustainable Production Technology, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Material Innovation, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, and Laser and Plasma Technology.

Graduates of the program will be equipped with skills for careers in research and development, project management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and teaching.

➀ The article announces an internship opportunity at Vector Robotics in Pune, India.

➁ The internship is focused on working closely with the Electronics Team to research, build, and improve robot battery stacks and actuator systems.

➂ Candidates are required to have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, experience with embedded development in C/C++, and excellent communication skills.

➀ Professor Dr. rer. nat. Peter Benner has taken over the position of Managing Director at the Max Planck Institute Magdeburg for the years 2025 and 2026.

➁ His tenure follows that of Professor Dr.-Ing. Kai Sundmacher, who led the Institute in 2023 and 2024.

➂ Benner emphasizes the importance of collaborative research and the pursuit of sustainable chemical and biotechnological production, as well as the use of renewable energy.

➀ Professor Christian Waldschmidt of the University of Ulm has become a new member of the German Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech).

➁ He is an internationally recognized expert in high-frequency technology and conducts research on antenna and radar systems as well as satellite communication.

➂ Waldschmidt supports acatech with his scientific expertise in fulfilling their social mission: scientific policy advice.

The University of Esslingen has launched a new two-year project called 'suppleMINT' to enhance the attractiveness and feasibility of its MINT (Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, and Technology) study programs. Funded by the Science Ministry with nearly 160,000 euros, the project aims to deepen the technical study foundations for students in the first two semesters. It includes a supplementary semester for students who have completed the first or second semester, followed by a pilot phase expected in the summer semester of 2026. The project aims to increase academic success and prevent dropout, particularly for students on the second educational track.

➀ The Fraunhofer IWES, UPC, eRoots Analytics, HAW Hamburg, and University of Malta have started the TenSyGrid project to develop a toolbox for evaluating the stability of power grids with high renewable energy content.

➁ The project aims to support grid operators in managing large-scale power grids fully powered by renewable energy.

➂ The toolbox will be compatible with existing commercial software packages and will use multilinear models to simulate power grid components.

➀ Omnitron Sensors, a Los Angeles-based MEMS fabrication IP specialist, has raised $13 million in Series A funding;

➁ The investment will be used to expand the company's engineering and operations teams and accelerate the mass production of its first product, a MEMS step-scanning mirror;

➂ Omnitron's target markets include improving throughput and energy efficiency in AI data centers, advancing affordability and reliability of LiDAR in autonomous vehicles, and enhancing display quality in XR headsets/eyewear.

➀ Nandni Jamnadas is a UKESF Scholar and a student at Royal Holloway, University of London, also working as a Software Tool Chain Engineer at Embecosm.

➁ She is a member of the Embecosm GNU compiler team and leads the CORE-V GNU tool chain project.

➂ Her achievements include contributing to GNU, creating tailored tool chains for customers, and implementing new features in the CORE-V tool chain.

➀ Kaiserslautern University is offering two distance learning programs, Electrical Engineering M.Eng. and Process Technology M.Eng., aimed at professionals seeking to further qualify in the technical field with a focus on flexibility.

➁ Graduates are qualified for leadership positions in companies.

➂ The programs are designed for four semesters and begin each winter semester, with a blended learning approach that includes self-study, online teaching, and on-site presence days.