ContentsMarch 202501.PLAYLISTA quick introduction to what’s in this issue. START HEREREAD NOW02.FEATUREEngineers are redesigning sports equipment to help reduce injuries.STARTING AT SAFETYREAD NOW03.FEATUREStudent-athletes who pursue engineering need uncommon focus and discipline.ENGINEERING ATHLETES REDEFINE ROUTINEREAD NOW04.R&DHelical actuator could help a simple robot better maneuver.NEW DIRECTION FOR INCHWORM ROBOTSREAD NOW05.NEWSPlastic and wood flour may one day replace steel and concrete.PRINTING FLOORS FOR LOW-WASTE BUILDINGSREAD NOW06.NEWSResearchers harness the signal power of mycelia to activate robots.MUSHROOM FOR BRAINSREAD NOW07.NEWSThese temporary conductive tattoos can measure brain activity.MIND-READING TATTOOS USING ELECTRONIC INKREAD NOW08.MEMBER SPOTLIGHTSmart manufacturing research may transform industry.HONGYUE SUNREAD NOW09.Q&A VIDEOTurning napkin sketches into viable, manufacturable products.VIDEO: MEET SAM GATLEYREAD NOW10.INFOGRAPHICHow small vertical takeoff and landing aircraft can leapfrog over traffic.PREPARING AIR TAXIS FOR TAKOFFREAD NOW11.E4CDesigning technology with strict resource limits in mind.THREE SOLUTIONS FOR CLEANER WATERREAD NOW12.CAREERConveying depth of skill can be tricky, but several key strategies can help.CRAFTING A RESUME THAT STANDS OUTREAD NOW13.ASME NEWSA roundup of Society news, including a key recognition of an inventor.RECENT ASME AWARDS AND HIGHLIGHTSREAD NOW14.BIG QUIZTest your knowledge of women who developed groundbreaking technology.WOMEN INVENTORSREAD NOW15.VAULT 1985Mechanical control systems were showing great promise.PNEUMATIC LOGIC—PRESENT AND FUTUREREAD NOW© 2025 The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. All rights reserved.About ASMEPrivacy and Security PolicyPreference CenterASME MembershipAccess your BenefitsRenew your MembershipAdvertising & PartnershipsTerms of UseContact Us