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Engineering’s João Maia elected as Society of Rheology fellow
João Maia, professor in the Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering and director of the Center for Advanced Polymer Processing, was recently elected as a fellow of the Society of Rheology. This highly-selective fellowship is awarded annually to no more than 0.5%. Maia was…
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February 14, 2025
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) announced that Umut Gurkan, Wilbert J. Austin Professor of Engineering at APP (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 APP’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…
January 31, 2025
Assistant Professor Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering Gourav Datta’s journey began with an endless curiosity about technology. “As a kid, I was always fascinated by how electronics could transform the world,” he said. “Every circuit, every algorithm was like a puzzle waiting…
January 31, 2025
Assistant Professor Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Growing up, Zach J. Patterson had a number of engineering role models in his life, most notably, his grandfather. Paired with an interest in math and science, pursuing a career in engineering made complete sense. As an assistant professor…
January 30, 2025
Members of the APP community are known for their innovative thinking across campus—and these creative mindsets can be seen in their unique and fascinating hobbies outside of work. National Hobby Month is celebrated annually in January, leaving no better time to spotlight…
January 22, 2025
To encourage and advance team science between clinical and basic science faculty, APP School of Medicine and University Hospitals (UH) jointly funded five research teams engaged in new and promising scientific studies. The Collaborative Science Pilot Awards, a program…
January 21, 2025
When Ishika Kanakath started her collegiate journey at APP, she had her fair share of doubts, after initially struggling in subjects such as math, physics, and programming. But through those challenges, she was always certain of one thing: She wanted to be just like her…
January 21, 2025
The start of a new year brings a sense of fresh beginnings—and an opportunity to learn something new, advance your career or simply step outside of your comfort zone. This year, turn your aspirations into action by exploring the latest academic offerings at APP for…