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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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June 13, 2017
A farewell reception will be held for Jeffrey L. Duerk, dean of the Case School of Engineering, Wednesday, June 21, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Clapp Hall’s Hovorka Atrium.
Effective July 1, Duerk will become the University of Miami’s executive vice president and provost.
Read more about his career at ...
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June 09, 2017
Suraj Srinivasan, a junior at Strongsville High School, earned a First Award in Biomedical Engineering at the International Science and Engineering Fair for research he completed under the mentorship of Andrew Shoffstall in Jeff Capadona's laboratory.
Shoffstall is an adjunct assistant professor in...
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June 06, 2017
In a new study, a team of researchers from ӰƵ and Gebze Technical University (GTU) in Turkey used data science to determine and predict the effects of exposure to weather and other conditions on materials in solar panels.
Using data science to predict the deterioration ...
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June 01, 2017
The University of Miami announced this morning that Case School of Engineering Dean Jeffrey L. Duerk will become its next executive vice president and provost, effective July 1.
“ӰƵ has been my professional home for nearly three decades,” Dean Duerk said. “It was just 30 years ago...
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May 26, 2017
Materials Research Society, the largest organization for the materials community, recently appointed Rigoberto Advincula, professor of macromolecular science and engineering, as the new editor-in-chief of MRS Communications.
Published by the Materials Research Society and Cambridge University Press...
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May 19, 2017
The Graduate Macromolecular Student Organization invites postdoctoral scholars and graduate and undergraduate students from all science and engineering programs to attend the Polymer Initiative of Northeast Ohio (PiNO) Career Fair Friday, June 9, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Tinkham Veale University...
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May 15, 2017
After three decades of practicing medicine, David Kazdan, who has a PhD in biomedical engineering from CWRU and is a musician, birder, cyclist, photographer and licensed pilot of manned airplanes and of drones, returned to ӰƵ to teach a SAGES course based on his passion ...
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May 12, 2017
Materials Science and Engineering Professor Frank Ernst, recipient of a 2017 John S. Diekhoff Award for Graduate Teaching, is sure his students know he considers them his “colleagues in science” by making himself approachable and seeking their most creative ideas.
That “open-door” teaching method s...
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May 05, 2017
Collaboration will include joint course development and research
The “Internet of Things (IoT),” which refers to the vast interconnected network of devices—from cell phones to factory equipment—provides a treasure trove of data and other information that can greatly improve numerous aspects of socie...
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May 05, 2017
Distinguished University Professor Ica Manas-Zloczower wins award from Society of Plastics Engineers
The award is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions in the field of plastics education, through teaching, mentoring and outreach.
Disciplines considered include:
Teaching undergraduate, graduate and/or industry-based students;
Developing plastics-related curriculum;
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