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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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March 05, 2024
Oral cancers and precancerous mouth lesions are considered especially difficult to diagnose early and accurately. For one, biopsies are expensive, invasive, stressful for the patient and can lead to complications. They’re also not feasible if repeated screenings of the same lesion are…
February 29, 2024
The entire plan hinged on scholarship support. Naja Quatman had her sights set on moving from BrasÃlia, Brazil, to the United States to pursue a career in materials engineering. She knew choosing a college would come down to financial aid and scholarships, but she also hoped she would be able to…
February 27, 2024
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has named seven ÃÛÌÒAPP researchers to its 2024 class of senior members, an honor that recognizes their “remarkable innovation-producing technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of…
February 19, 2024
When Brandon Prestwood took walks with his wife after losing part of his arm in an industrial accident in 2012, she favored holding his prosthetic hand—even though he couldn’t feel her touch. But the North Carolina man’s desire to restore the physical sensation of holding her hand was why he…
February 19, 2024
Using technology created at CWRU, Afference is ‘redefining human experiences through artificial sensation’
February 15, 2024
It’s likely that since you’ve woken up this morning, you’ve benefited from the work of engineers. You might have flipped a light switch on, made a phone call, drove into the office, sent an email or even asked ChatGPT a question. As each of these activities can show, the work of engineers surrounds…
February 13, 2024
To recognize the contributions postdoctoral researchers make to ÃÛÌÒAPP—and their respective fields—The Daily has partnered with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs on a new monthly series. Know an outstanding postdoc making an impact at CWRU or in their field? Nominate them…
February 12, 2024
Assistant Professor
Division of Engineering Leadership and Professional Practice With a passion for teaching and a knack for science, Cemantha Morgan Lane Johnson knew early on that her dream career would encompass both. Inspired by family members who made careers in education, she took the first…
February 12, 2024
To recognize the contributions postdoctoral researchers make to ÃÛÌÒAPP—and their respective fields—The Daily has partnered with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs on a new monthly series. Know an outstanding postdoc making an impact at CWRU or in their field? Nominate them…
February 09, 2024
From laboratory spaces to clinical settings and even in villages as far away as Nairobi, Kenya, ÃÛÌÒAPP’s many women in science are breaking boundaries in their fields. But their efforts aren’t only revolutionizing such feats as how we store energy, treat water sources or…