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This summer, Case Western Reserve University students are stepping far beyond the classroom—into hospitals and research labs, startups and advocacy organizations, engineering firms and art studios. What unites their experiences is not ambition, but intention. From designing solutions…

Across disciplines, Case Western Reserve University undergraduate students have spent their summer engaged in meaningful research and creative endeavors. From nutrition to dental medicine to computer science, they have gained valuable skills and insights. They will share their…

Before beginning graduate school, Regan Gee took a gap year to get to know her local community on a different level. To do that, she decided to participate in the AmeriCorps VISTA program, where she had the opportunity to teach at a primarily Indigenous-serving K-8 school near where she…

Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the summer 2025 edition of art/sci. Read more from this issue. When David Gerdes interviewed to be chair of the University of Michigan’s physics department, no one asked how he’d handle campus repercussions from a…

Major: Macromolecular Science and Engineering PhD student Internship host organization: MAGNET Explain the details of your internship: This summer, I am a MAGNET Research Fellow. In my role, I serve as a consultant of sorts where I am doing market research for thermoset…

Dear Colleagues, I am sorry to share news of the passing of our esteemed colleague, role model and friend, Dr. David Schiraldi, professor and former chair of the Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering. Dave served our school for 18 years with unwavering dedication as a…

Each year, Hire a Veteran Day (July 25) reminds us of the invaluable qualities individuals who served in the United States Armed Forces bring to every corner of civilian life. At Case Western Reserve University, veterans continue their mission of service as educators, researchers…

Jane Kessler (GRS ’51, psychology), a longtime Case Western Reserve University faculty member who retired in the 1990s, passed away July 21 at the age of 104. Kessler, a leader in child psychology, was on the faculty for more than 40 years before retiring as the Lucy Adams Leffingwell…

Major: Chemical Engineering PhD student Internship host organization: Johnson & Johnson Explain the details of your internship: I’m working as a researcher on developing new drugs where I’m responsible for process optimization for production of drugs. What has your…

Gary Wnek is always thinking about developing materials to address problems—from enhancing fire-retardant coatings to protecting older people from the devastating consequences of falls. His broad interests stem from a desire to tackle research areas early. “I’m not a bandwagon person,”…