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Case Western Reserve University researcher receives prestigious NSF Award for ‘programmable’ nanoparticles

Alex Matthews DMD/MPH dual-degree student at the School of Dental Medicine Area of Focus: dental public health, focusing on care access Alex Matthews grew curious about public health before he knew the term. As a kid in rural Tennessee, the multi-hour trips required to see various healthcare pro...

Research aims to guide decision-makers on real-world effects of artificial intelligence on American workers

Epilepsy is among the most common neurological conditions, marked by unpredictable seizures, accidents and injuries, reduced quality of life, stigma and—in the worst case—premature death. But a program—developed over several years by a Case Western Reserve University-led research team—that teaches...

When you picture the American Revolution, you probably see powdered wigs, crowded battlefields and bold declarations of freedom. But what’s often missing from that mental image? The women. From tending to wounded soldiers and hosting political salons to disguising themselves as men to join the figh...

Case Western Reserve University’s story is nearly 200 years in the making. Each April, Legacy Week celebrates the people, traditions and events that have shaped our institution—and those whose work will inspire future generations of CWRU students, faculty, staff and postdocs. We spoke to student le...

When Wayne Hawthorne and his wife, Maria, went hiking in Grand Canyon National Park 20 years ago, they faced an unfortunate turn of events: Maria broke her ankle. Following an emergency medevac to the park’s South Rim, she found help from a volunteer Preventative Search and Rescue (PSAR) ranger who ...

From conducting research at the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education to leading student organizations such as the Middle Eastern Cultural Association, those of Arab American heritage are engaged in countless facets of Case Western Reserve University. In recognition of Arab A...

Washing machine filter now available to preorder for use at home

Astronomers made headlines last week by suggesting potential signs of life on the distant exoplanet K2-18b—but is this truly our first glimpse of extraterrestrial beings, or simply wishful thinking? Early James Webb Space Telescope readings hinted that K2‑18b harbors a hydrogen‑rich atmosphere con...