The Nagib and Kalpakjian Annual Lecture on Manufacturing will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 1:45–2:45 p.m. in the Smith-Olson Auditorium (room 131) of Perlstein Hall. We welcome James Li who will present, “Transcending Boundaries: Building the Autonomous Factories of the Future Through Targeted Research, Impactful Innovation, and Effective Training.” A reception will immediately follow in the South Lobby of Perlstein Hall.

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The Nagib and Kalpakjian Annual Lecture on Turbulence will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 1:45–2:45 p.m. in the Crawford Auditorium (RE 104) of the John T. Rettaliata Engineering Center. We welcome Dr. Morteza Gharib who will present “Flying on Mars: The Legacy of von Kármán.” A reception will immediately follow in the first floor Atrium.

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The Nagib and Kalpakjian Annual Lecture on Manufacturing will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023, from 1:45–2:45 p.m. in room 104 (auditorium) of the John T. Rettaliata Engineering Center. We welcome Dr. Scott Smith who will present, “The Story of Thin.” After the lecture, in the first-floor atrium, the department will honor the Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering faculty emeriti. A reception will immediately follow.

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