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Jun 22

CRS honors Whitehead with Women in Science Award

The Controlled Release Society has named Chemical Engineering Professor Kathryn Whitehead the recipient of the 2026 Women in Science Award, which recognizes an internationally renowned woman scientist for outstanding contributions to delivery science and technology.

Jun 09

Shedding light on a more sustainable future

Recognized as an early-career innovator in C&EN's Talented 12, Chemical Engineering's Aisulu Aitbekova is looking to harness heat and light to propel innovative methods for catalysis.

Jun 08

Presidential and graduate fellowships announced Opens in new window

College of Engineering students have been awarded fellowships for the 2025–2026 academic year.

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