Science + Tech

Associate Professor Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Chengyu Li’s journey into engineering began with curiosity about the natural world and a desire to apply mathematical and physical principles to solve real-world problems.  Now, as an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and…

Assistant Professor Computer and Data Sciences His love for computers started when his family purchased their very first computer.  “I just really loved tinkering with it,” Brian Krupp, assistant professor of computer and data sciences, said. He was in middle school when he created his own web…

According to the American Red Cross, a single blood donation can save up to three lives. The CTSC of Northern Ohio aims to fill 51 donor spots for its first blood drive during Sickle Cell Awareness Month (September) on Wednesday, September 18 from 9AM-3PM at Case Western Reserve University in the…

Assistant Professor Materials Science and Engineering It started in high school when Neamul Khansur learned about the working principle of quartz watches—a watch powered by a battery with timekeeping regulated by a quartz crystal that vibrates at a certain frequency. Then he learned the term…

Assistant Professor Biomedical Engineering Luke Osborn grew up dreaming of a career in baseball. While unsuccessful in chasing that dream at the University of Arkansas, he chose to study engineering as an undergraduate student because he liked building things and wanted to learn how they…

Assistant Professor Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering From a young age, M. Hassan Najafi wanted to know how things worked, especially when it came to technology. That curiosity naturally led him to explore the inner workings of computers—a fascination that only grew stronger as the…

Nursing faculty and students leverage advancements in computing and data to move the field forward By Daniel Robison As a nurse, Megan Foradori, RN, tried to make sure no child in need of developmental support fell through the cracks. Across pediatric nursing…

Associate Professor Computer and Data Sciences Andrew Watkins’s path to a career in computer and data sciences was nontraditional, studying English at Mississippi State University for his bachelor’s and master’s degree and spending his first few professional years teaching English in the United…

Associate Professor Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering For Peng Wang, the engineering process is a journey of discovery and innovation, beginning with the critical step of identifying a problem. The problem he is addressing? Improving operational safety, process stability, efficiency,…

Case Western Reserve research explores statistical mysteries of everyday tasks, from Doodle polls to efficient scheduling In a world where organizing a simple meeting can feel like herding cats, new research from Case Western Reserve University reveals just how challenging finding a suitable…