UT Tyler teams excel in Department of Energy competition [Video]

TYLER, Texas — Editor’s Note: The above video aired on April 19, 2024.

Two UT Tyler teams placed first and third in a nationwide contest, winning thousands of dollars in funding to support underserved communities in clean energy transitions.

Last month, the 2024 U.S. Department of Energy American-Made Community Energy Innovation Competition concluded with the third and final impact phase, where the top three collegiate teams competed for their share of the $100,000 grand prize. Teams from the university’s Tyler and Houston campuses finished in first and third place. 

“We congratulate our two teams of mechanical engineering students, led by Dr. Nelson Fumo and Dr. Mohammad Biswas, and their community partners,” said Dr. Javier Kypuros, UT Tyler College of Engineering dean. “Their concepts show exemplary teamwork, use of technology and collaboration to help improve and …