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Engineering’s Valentin Rodionov and team build on previous research on graphyne
Graphyne is a crystalline form of carbon that is distinct from both diamond and graphite. Unlike diamond, where each atom possesses four immediate neighbors, or graphite, where each atom has three, graphyne's structure combines two-coordinate and three-coordinate carbons. Computational models…
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Engineering’s Umut Gurkan leads research on monitoring cellular adhesion in blood samples
Monitoring cellular adhesion in blood samples is of fundamental importance, but conventional approaches may not capture the full physiological complexity of microscale flow in living contexts. Umut Gurkan, the Wilbert J. Austin Professor of Engineering, led a team of researchers to study this…
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Engineering’s Daniel Lacks shares insights on research into static electricity
Daniel Lacks, vice provost for interdisciplinary and international initiatives and the C. Benson Branch Professor of Chemical Engineering, co-authored an article published recently in Nature’s “News and Views” section. Titled “The secrets of static electricity are finally being revealed,” the…
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MSE Student Tumi Adeeko: An Entrepreneur in the Making
From those who present on national stages like CES to those who tap into the university’s robust ecosystem for startup support, countless entrepreneurs have grown their ideas at Case Western Reserve University. They often turn to the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship, which offers educational…
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Clearing the way for faster and more cost-effective separations
Trial-and-error separations could be replaced by quantitative and predictive molecular methods, CWRU researchers find
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PhD students from Dr. Huichun (Judy) Zhang’s group received distinctive recognitions
Yidan Gao and Yushu Cheng, both advised by Huichun (Judy) Zhang, have both received a 2023/2024 ACS Division of Environmental Chemistry C. Ellen Gonter Award. This is the most prestigious award given by the division to graduate students (up to seven each year) and is presented to those who submit…
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers honors Umut Gurkan with 2025 Savio L-Y. Woo Translational Biomechanics Medal
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) announced that Umut Gurkan, Wilbert J. Austin Professor of Engineering at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Savio L-Y. Woo Translational Biomechanics Medal. This accolade recognizes Gurkan's…
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Celebrating innovation: E-Week events showcase engineering and build community (plus prizes and free food!)
Each February, Case School of Engineering celebrates Engineers Week (E-Week). The national celebration—which originated in 1951—is a time to reflect on the contributions engineers make to the world and encourage young people to pursue education and careers in the industry. Case Western…
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Beyond the game: Meet five women student-athletes making history at CWRU
Elite female athletes often make headlines for their achievements, but women in sports have long fought for the recognition they deserve. Each year, National Girls and Women in Sports Day (Feb. 5) celebrates their impact and accomplishments while highlighting the ongoing push for gender equity in…
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Spartan Showcase: Noah Medrano 
Touring Case Western Reserve University’s campus as a prospective student, Noah Medrano could think of nothing but the future. Student organizations, co-ops, research opportunities, study abroad experiences—the endless possibilities intrigued Medrano and sold him on CWRU. He immersed himself in…