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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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Alum advances sustainability through battery innovation
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December 19, 2024
Umut Gurkan, the Wilbert J. Austin Professor of Engineering, co-authored a new publication by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Titled “On Leading a Lab: Strengthening Scientific Leadership in Responsible Research,” the work explores strategies for fostering ethical and…
December 17, 2024
From automobile and aircraft tires, to belts and hoses, natural rubber production is essential to modern production. Unfortunately, the world’s primary rubber supply—the tropical rubber tree Hevea brasiliensis—is shrinking, and supply chains originate outside of the U.S. Researchers at Case…
December 13, 2024
As a member of the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) since 1994, Kathleen A. Harper, a lifetime member, will receive the Winter 2025 AAPT Fellowship in January. The fellowship recognizes AAPT members who have shown “exceptional contribution to AAPT's mission to enhance the…
December 12, 2024
Case Western Reserve University researcher advances zinc-sulfur battery technology Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries power everything from electric vehicles to wearable devices. But new research from Case Western Reserve University suggests that a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative…
December 11, 2024
Kelvin Smith Library is accepting course reserve requests for the spring 2025 semester. Accepted materials include books and audiovisual materials (DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and CDs). Requests must be submitted via the form on the library’s website. Course reserves staff recommend submitting…
December 10, 2024
Researchers Gary E. Wnek and the late Arnold Caplan recognized for groundbreaking innovations Polymer scientist Gary E. Wnek and stem-cell biologist Arnold Caplan have been named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the highest professional distinction awarded solely to…
December 03, 2024
Sam Root’s interest in knowledge of polymers started in high school. His father worked in the flexographic printing industry and after school, Root would head to the plant to do quality control. When his interest in organic materials chemistry, soft matter physics, and engineering started to grow,…
December 03, 2024
The Collaborative Coding Club will host its project showcase Friday, Dec. 6, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Nord Hall, Room 356. During this event, groups will present their final projects that they have worked on throughout the semester. The event will be a display of the perseverance and creativity…
November 26, 2024
Umut Gurkan, Wilbert J. Austin Professor of Engineering, has co-authored a new publication by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Titled On Leading a Lab: Strengthening Scientific Leadership in Responsible Research, the work explores strategies for fostering ethical and…
November 22, 2024
As a member of the American Association of Physics Teachers since 1994, Kathleen A. Harper, a lifetime member, will receive the Winter 2025 AAPT Fellowship in January. The fellowship recognizes AAPT members who have shown “exceptional contribution to AAPT's mission to enhance the understanding and…