Case School of Engineering

VTOL CWRU, the university's student-led design team dedicated to advancing Vertical Takeoff & Landing (VTOL) technology through unmanned aircraft, recently competed in the 2025 Design-Build-Vertical Flight Competition. The team's mission was to build an aircraft for wildfire response and the two fli...

Environmental engineer Bridget Hegarty to focus on improving water quality; computer scientist An Wang to improve model training for artificial intelligence Two Case Western Reserve University engineering faculty members have been awarded U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career ...

Robert Kirsch, chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, executive director of the Cleveland FES Center and the Allen H. and Constance T. Ford Professor, recently received the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Paul B. Magnuson Award for Outstanding Achievement in Rehabilitation Research and D...

As undergraduate students navigate their academic journeys, many come to find mentors who are crucial to providing the guidance, support and encouragement they need for success. These relationships enrich the student experience, not only contributing to higher retention rates but nurturing overall ...

The Center for Materials Data Science for Reliability and Degradation (MDS-Rely), which Case Western Reserve University and the University of Pittsburgh co-founded in 2021 with support from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), has added a third research site. Adding Carnegie Mellon Universi...

For some, running in races is about chasing a personal best. For others, it’s a way to reset, stay grounded or simply accomplish a set goal. For four members of the Case Western Reserve University community, this weekend’s Cleveland Marathon represents more than a race—it’s a reflection of disciplin...

At Case Western Reserve University, faculty fuel discovery, inspire students and advance knowledge across disciplines. Through their teaching, research and mentorship, they shape not only their fields but also the next generation of scholars and innovators. Each year, the university recognizes sele...

Major: Chemical Engineering Minor: Finance Why did you choose this area of study? I chose to be an engineer because I have strong science and math skills and I ultimately enjoyed solving problems and improving aspects of the world around us. I specifically chose chemical engineering firstly becau...

Major: Chemical Engineering Why did you choose this area of study? The reason I chose chemical engineering out of all the engineering disciplines is that I am intrigued by chemistry and the mechanisms of chemical reactions. What is your favorite thing about engineering? My favorite thing about e...

Majors: Data Science and Engineering Minors: Religious Studies, Mathematics, and Computer Science Why did you choose this area of study? I chose to study Data Science and Analytics because I enjoyed mathematics and computer science, and I wanted to explore the intersection between these fields. A...