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João Maia, PhD Professor, Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case School of Engineering Director, Center for Advanced Polymer Processing, Case School of Engineering Area of Focus: Polymer engineering and Rheology From medical devices to the packaging that keeps food…

I am writing to share the sad news that Ge Jin, PhD, professor of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University, passed away on Dec. 6 at age 68. From an early age, Ge was drawn to understanding the world around him. His unwavering curiosity led him down the path of academics where he would study…

'Freebirth' movement is dangerous to moms but reflects real concerns, Ob/Gyns say Medpage Today: David Hackney, associate professor at the School of Medicine, explained why families decide to go with the "freebirth movement." "The root causes are their genuine adverse medical experiences: poor…

Why you should rethink homework and focus on creative time MSN: Sandra Russ, Distinguished University Professor and the Louis D. Beaumont University Professor at the College of Arts and Sciences, said that kids learn far more from creative, imaginative play than from nightly worksheets. Yet…

‘Hail Mary pass’: EPA faces high bar in bid to ditch soot rule Politico: Victor Flatt, the Coleman P. Burke Chair in Environmental Law and associate director of the Burke Center for Environmental Law, called the EPA's attempt to abandon its stricter soot standard "a Hail Mary pass." The Trump…

CWRU study: Quick action after brain injury helps prevent Alzheimer's ideastream: Austin Kennemer, lead author and third-year medical student at the School of Medicine, explained his study that receiving physical and cognitive therapy within a week of injury reduces risk of future Alzheimer’s by…

More NPs transitioning into dermatology practices Medscape: Jennifer Adamski, assistant dean at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, commented on how nurse practitioners are broadening their reach into other aspects of medicine beyond primary care practices—especially dermatology.

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to enroll in Siegal Lifelong Learning Program’s “Fair Play: The Ethics of Sports” course. This course is ideal for athletes, sports fans or those simply curious about how ethics play out in the world of sports. Throughout this…

When he first came to Case Western Reserve University, undergraduate student Marco Sustaita had his sights set on a career in cardiovascular surgery, far from the business career he’s now working toward. “I realized after taking organic chemistry that medicine wasn’t the right fit for me,” he…

The Department of Nutrition is hiring undergraduate and graduate student Teaching Kitchen Assistants for our spring 2026 culinary courses. Under the supervision of the Teaching Kitchen Coordinator, Teaching Kitchen Assistants are responsible for pre-lab setup, assisting students during sessions,…