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National Academy of Inventors names four CWRU researchers to 2026 class of senior members
Four Case Western Reserve University researchers have joined the ranks of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Senior Members, a program recognizing success in producing and commercializing technologies that have brought—or aspire to bring—real impact on society. Jonathan Karn, Jacob G. Scott…
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February 28, 2025
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…
February 28, 2025
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…
February 28, 2025
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…
February 20, 2025
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…
February 19, 2025
Trial-and-error separations could be replaced by quantitative and predictive molecular methods, CWRU researchers find
February 15, 2025
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…
February 14, 2025
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…
February 14, 2025
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…
February 05, 2025
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…
February 04, 2025
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…