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Joint MetroHealth-School of Medicine department tops nation in NIH funding
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation transforms lives of those with musculoskeletal, neurological challenges The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at MetroHealth Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University ranked first in the country in National…
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Q&A with the students behind Engineers Week (plus info on events, prizes, free T-shirts and more)
Since its founding by the National Society of Professional Engineers over 70 years ago, Engineers Week—often referred to as E-Week—has been a way to recognize how engineers make a difference in the world. “It’s not a week of technical work. It’s about celebrating the problem solving that engineers…
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Spartan Showcase: Sebastian Saintignon
When it comes to having a global perspective, Sebastian Saintignon is well versed. His father’s career led Saintignon’s family to live in such varied places as Arizona, Mexico, the Kingdom of Bahrain and California during his childhood, leading him to learn how to be open-minded and comfortable in…
National Academy of Inventors names eight Case Western Reserve University researchers to 2023 class of senior members
Eight researchers affiliated with Case Western Reserve University have been named senior members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI)—the largest class ever from the university—and from any member institution since the academy began the awards in 2018. The new senior members at Case Western…
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In overture to neighbors, CWRU to turn vacant Wade Park home into community engagement center
The Land: Mark Chupp, associate professor and founding director of the Community Innovation Network, and Julian Rogers, assistant vice president for local government and community relations, discussed the university’s plans to renovate a long-vacant historic property on Wade Park Avenue near…
xLab member spotlight: Natalie Smolenski
Natalie Smolenski has been partnering with xLab since 2021. She is a business development executive at Hyland and an xLab corporate member. Natalie is also an anthropologist and social scientist. She founded the Texas Bitcoin Foundation, a public charity, and co-founded the Texas Blockchain…
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Quest for blood surrogate gets $46 million boost: Case Western Reserve plays key research role
Case Western Reserve University will play a primary role in a new $46.4 million federally funded project to develop a freeze-dried blood substitute that, if successful, has the potential to save thousands of wounded soldiers’ lives—and civilian lives, as well. The Defense Advanced Research…
The Dawn of Labor Market 3.0
By Youngjin Yoo The labor market is an engine of an economy and the bloodstream of society. It is where individuals find jobs, build their careers, and pursue their dreams. It is also where businesses find talents to run their operations, discover those who can invent new products and services,…
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National Academy of Inventors names eight Case Western Reserve University researchers to 2023 class of senior members
Represents most accepted from any member institution Eight researchers affiliated with Case Western Reserve University have been named senior members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI)—the largest class ever from the university—and from any member institution since the academy began the…
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How to support earthquake relief efforts
The devastating earthquakes that occurred in Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6 have left many around the world—and here on our university campus—wanting to help. Members of the Case Western Reserve University Turkish American community have identified two humanitarian organizations, for those who wish…