Author: Michigan Chemical Engineering
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A simple and robust experimental process for protein engineering
Easily interpretable technique can reduce the cost and increase the scale of protein optimization for applications in medicine, biofuels and more.
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David Kitto honored as a North American Membrane Society Student Fellow
The award, presented annually by NAMS, acknowledges outstanding contributions to membrane science and technology by graduate students across North America.
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Beating the freeze: Up to $11.5M for eco-friendly control over ice and snow
Taking a page from nature’s book could allow humans to mitigate subzero temperatures without harming the environment.
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Is lung cancer treatment working? This chip can tell from a blood draw
By trapping and concentrating tiny numbers of cancer cells from blood samples, the device can identify whether a treatment is effective at the four-week mark.
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Xiwen Gong receives NSF CAREER award for research in wearable optoelectronics
The project aims to advance the understanding of wearable optoelectronics based on nanomaterials.
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Paul Jensen receives NSF early CAREER grant to support research in AI, machine learning
The Faculty Early CAREER Development program is an NSF-wide activity that offers the foundation’s most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty.
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Squishy, metal-free magnets to power robots and guide medical implants
Strong enough to move soft robots and medical capsules, weak enough to not ruin MRI images.
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Freedom to fail: Engineering course redesign enhances learning while reducing student stress
Liberated by the pandemic, instructors produced 30,000 quizzes to replace exams and homework with individualized assessments. It worked.
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Bulky additives could make cheaper solar cells last longer
The findings could help engineers methodically find the best molecules to increase the lifespan of perovskite solar cells, rather than relying on time-consuming trial and error.
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Henry McEacheron receives AIChE Donald F. & Mildred Topp Othmer Scholarship Award
The Donald F. & Mildred Topp Othmer Scholarship award recognizes outstanding academics and exceptional involvement in AIChE student chapter activities.
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Science in everyday life: bridging theory and practice in high school outreach program
Graduate students from the Kamcev and Min Labs recently worked with local high school students interested in exploring STEM.
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Scientists observe composite superstructure growth from nanocrystals in real time
The findings could enable engineers to more reliably manufacture next-gen materials by combining different nanocrystals.
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Nanoparticle quasicrystal constructed with DNA
The breakthrough opens the way for designing and building more complex structures
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Increasing graduate school success among undergraduate students
A new workshop led by Chemical Engineering graduate students aims to help undergrads navigate pursuing a graduate degree.
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Joseph J. Martin Award supports 2023 scholars
The award established in honor of a former Michigan Chemical Engineering professor is given to exceptional graduate students who exhibit outstanding scholarship, athletic prowess and a strong commitment to service.
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Additive manufacturing optimizes multifunctional chemically reactive systems
Tuning the properties of membrane and catalyst layers could offer a promising way to optimize reactors for fuel cells, electrolyzers and partial oxidation reactions.
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Jovan Kamcev receives AIChE 35 Under 35 Award
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers Foundation recognizes young professionals who have made an impact in the field of chemical engineering before the age of 35.
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Wireless and battery-free sensors for sustainable smart cities
The sensors will provide real-time data for smart decision-making by allowing the natural environment and the built environment to communicate seamlessly.
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AI tool helps optimize antibody medicines
Machine learning points out why antibodies fail to stay on target, binding to molecules that aren’t markers of disease—and suggests better designs.