MAGE Faculty

Ridge, A. Christianne

Ridge, A. Christianne

Maryland Applied Graduate Engineering
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Dr. Ridge is a Senior Risk Analyst with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and a lecturer at the University of Maryland. Her risk analysis work focuses on disposal of commercial low-level radioactive waste and waste incidental to spent nuclear fuel reprocessing. She holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, an MS in Environmental Engineering from Cornell University, and a BA in Physics from Drew University.

CEEE Study Explores How AI Can Reduce HVAC Energy Consumption

New research paper compares AI models for use in variable refrigerant flow systems.

The Clark School Celebrates Native and Indigenous Voices in Engineering

At Maryland Engineering, we celebrate the diversity of cultures and contributions among our community of innovators.

Dean's Circle Spotlight: Terps Cement Legacy—and Leadership Example

Two of Maryland Engineering’s most generous philanthropists are getting in on the ground floor of Stanley R. Zupnik Hall—quite literally.

Sueños Sin Fronteras: The Clark School Celebrates Latine Engineers

At Maryland Engineering, we recognize and celebrate the diversity of stories and contributions among our students, faculty, staff, and alums.

Event Aims to Construct an Interest in STEM

Students Compete, and Learn Engineering Principles, With Rubber Band-Powered Carts

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Crank Up the AC, Not Global Warming

Maryland engineers advance heating and cooling technology to push for a greener future

Maryland Engineers Graham, Nau, Zhao elected Fellows of AAAS

Three Clark School professors have been newly chosen as 2022 Fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals.

Introducing the Early Career Distinguished Alumni Society

The ECDA Society launches an exclusive professional network of Maryland Engineering alums leading the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and change agents.

Attoh-Okine Named UMD CEE Chair

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UMD Dedicates IDEA Factory

Building designed to inspire innovation, entrepreneurship, and research across disciplines.

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Rosemary Parker Honored with President's Distinguished Service Award

The backbone of the Center for Minorities in Science and Engineering, Parker tirelessly creates a welcoming environment, builds a strong sense of community, and helps students overcome obstacles.

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Former Energy Seed Grant Recipient Seeks to Reduce Reliance on Fossil Fuels

Maryland Joins NSF-funded Effort to Help Set Nation's Direction for Engineering

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Engineering is still predominantly "a man's world." For one living-learning program, the first step is to talk about it.

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The Epic World of Tim Sweeney

Tim Sweeney ('93, mechanical engineering) is building the new frontier of gaming.

Online Master's Programs Help You Do More and Go Further

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