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Latest Research Highlights
Doctoral students are a vital part of the Case Western Reserve University research enterprise. Learn about some of the latest research news from Case School of Engineering.
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June 25, 2026Four Case Western Reserve University students and five alumni are among those selected nationwide to receive Graduate Research Fellowships from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) for the 2026–2027 academic year.In total, 2,500 graduate research fellows were selected from a pool of nearly 14… -
June 24, 2026Zach Pattersonassistant professor of mechanical and aerospace at Case School of EngineeringArea of Focus: bioinspired robots and control algorithmsCase Western Reserve University researcher Zach Patterson constructs robots taking cues from biology—exploring how they function, move and are… -
June 15, 2026How a new program for Clevelanders could fix up your home and improve your kid’s asthmaSignal Cleveland: Bridget Hegarty, assistant professor at Case School of Engineering, said doctors often overlook the home environment, focusing on medication rather than the "whole environment." She's leading a…