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Apr 21

SURF student takes on complex biomedical challenges

Undergraduate Cindy Jiang’s method to detect a biomarker in blood samples may lead to earlier diagnosis for pancreatic cancer.

Apr 15

CMU doctoral researchers connect beyond disciplines in 3MT Championship Opens in new window

Three College of Engineering graduate students placed in this year’s Three Minute Thesis competition.

Apr 14

Circular economy project brings seniors full circle

Chemical engineering seniors create a conceptual design and economic evaluation for a process to chemically recycle plastic.

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““The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.”” Albert Einstein

“To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems form a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advance in science.” Albert Einstein

“The very nature of science is discoveries, and the best of those discoveries are the ones you don’t expect.” Neil deGrasse Tyson

“Science is the process that takes us from confusion to understanding in a manner that’s precise, predictive, and reliable—a transformation, for those lucky enough to experience it, that is empowering and emotional.” Brian Greene

“I am among those who think that science has great beauty. ” Marie Curie

“Science literacy is the artery through which the solutions of tomorrow’s problems flow.” Neil deGrasse Tyson

“The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge.” Thomas Berger

“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.” Anthony J. D’Angelo.

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. ” Malcolm X

“Good questions outrank easy answers.” Paul Samuelson

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela

“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.” Kofi Annan

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” John Dewey

“Ultimately, education in its real sense is the pursuit of truth. It is an endless journey through knowledge and enlightenment.” A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

“Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.” George Washington Carver

“Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.” Marian Wright Edelman

“Creating means living.” Dejan Stojanovic

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