Awards

Scimago, an independent research group, recently ranked the Case Western Reserve University-based journal Pathogens and Immunity 40th in the world among 324 infectious diseases journals—a ranking that places the publication in the top quartile. Scimago develops the Scimago Journal and Country Rank…

In August, undergraduate student Reda Riffi received the Leader of the Year award from Nourish Educare, a humanitarian institution in South Africa. Riffi, a first-generation student, also serves as treasurer of the institution. Riffi created The Eleos Association (Bab Al Khair), a nonprofit and…

Psychologist William Cross—author of Shades of Black: Diversity in African-American Identity—is known for his theory of racial identity development that emphasizes the importance of group identity among students of color. As Cross puts it, “racial, ethnic and cultural identity overlap at the level…

Celebrating excellence in innovation and problem solving at scale among Case Western Reserve University community members has been a hallmark of Innovation Week 2023. That recognition continues today when the university honors the Innovation Week Milestone Award winners across three categories.…

Six to earn Innovator of the Year awards Whether in labs or lecture halls, student organizations or startup businesses, innovation is a constant across Case Western Reserve. Next week, Sept. 26–29, the university will recognize that spirit with Innovation Week—four days filled with nearly 20…

Of the many traits that unite members of the Case Western Reserve University community, one is perhaps the most inspiring: an innovative spirit. During Innovation Week, taking place Sept. 26–29 this year, that spirit will be celebrated with a full slate of events. Among the festivities will be…

Prajakta Joshi, a doctoral candidate in biomedical engineering, received the Visiting Researcher Award from the Parkinson's Foundation. The objective of this award is to offer graduate students and postdoctoral fellows the opportunity to enhance their existing skill set to advance their…

Researchers at the Center for Global Health and Disease at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine were selected for a five-year Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant R01 award in reproductive health and fertility. The research team is composed of Douglas…

Ankit Sharma, postdoc at Case School of Engineering, recently received the prestigious Global 5 Under 35 Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Award. Sharma works with Ya-Ting Liao, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The award represents the…

Kintan Yuan Ayu Silvany, a rising junior majoring in international studies, was named an Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service recipient. The scholarship—also known as the Voyager Scholarship—was created by the Obamas and Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, to help shape leaders to…