Case School of Engineering
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Engineering’s Gary Wnek’s curiosity sends him in wide-ranging directions
Gary Wnek is always thinking about developing materials to address problems—from enhancing fire-retardant coatings to protecting older people from the devastating consequences of falls. His broad interests stem from a desire to tackle research areas early. “I’m not a bandwagon person,” said…
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May 09, 2025
At ӰƵ, 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...
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May 01, 2025
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...
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May 01, 2025
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...
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May 01, 2025
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...
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May 01, 2025
Major: Electrical Engineering
Why did you choose this area of study?
I came into college knowing I liked physics and a little bit of coding. By taking ENGR 130 and exploring the different disciplines I found that the part I liked the most was building circuits. Electrical engineering seemed a grea...
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May 01, 2025
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Why did you choose this area of study?
I have always been interested in the medical field since I was a kid. When I heard about this major, it seemed like it was right up my alley.
What is your favorite thing about engineering?
Math. I love math. I have my mom to th...
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May 01, 2025
Major: Materials Science & Engineering
Minors: Math and Physics
Why did you choose this area of study?
I got really into pottery in high school, and I found that I really liked learning about the processing that made better pottery and about the chemical reactions that happen during firing to ma...
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May 01, 2025
Major: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Why did you choose this area of study?
It seemed like a good way to combine creativity with hard technical knowledge and I thought it would be fun.
What is your favorite thing about engineering?
Finding good solutions to niche problems. I've als...
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April 29, 2025
After seven years as dean of ӰƵ’s Case School of Engineering, Venkataramanan “Ragu” Balakrishnan has chosen to step down from his role effective June 30. He plans to join the engineering faculty following a six-month sabbatical.
“Since becoming dean of our engineering s...
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April 25, 2025
Robert Gao, the Cady Staley Professor of Engineering and chair of ӰƵ’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, has been selected to receive the 2025 SME Gold Medal in recognition of outstanding service to the manufacturing engineering profession in technical ...