“Jefferson’s letter to [Isaac] McPherson showed that he weighed the marginal contribution of an invention against basic, foundational technologies, keeping in mind that a mere change of form—like ...

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An underwater ship -- A siphon for raising water -- Lifting weights by water, and a portable siphon -- Construction of sluices to raise ships to any height -- A machine worked by fire which can throw ...

Technology first prototyped in the Department of Mechanical Engineering’s Senior Design course has been named one of the Best Inventions of 2021 by TIME Magazine. Alumnus Kevin Martin’s (MechEngr’16) ...

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