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Breakthrough collaborative research on metal oxide thin films published in 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺
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May 23, 2023 - A University of Minnesota Twin Cities-led team has developed a first-of-its-kind, breakthrough method that makes it easier to create high-quality metal oxide thin films out of “stubborn” metals that have historically been difficult to synthesize in an atomically precise manner.
Paulina Eberts claims second place at 2023 Midwest Association of Graduate Schools Three-Minute Thesis Competition
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May 17, 2023 - After winning both the First Place and People's Choice Awards at the University of Minnesota's 2022 Three-Minute Thesis Competition, CEMS graduate student Paulina Eberts represented the University at the 2023 Midwest Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) regional competition on March 31, 2023 in Chicago, placing second out of 50 participants for her presentation, "Decoding blood-brain barrier dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease."
CEMS graduate students awarded Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships
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May 16, 2023 - Several CEMS graduate students were awarded Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships (DDF) for academic year 2023-2024 in a University-wide competition sponsored by the University of Minnesota Graduate School. CEMS recipients include: Atharva Chikhalikar (ChE, Poerschke group), Rashmi Choudhary (MSE, Jalan group), Ryan Collanton (ChE, Dorfman group), Matthew Hausladen (MSE, Ellison and Francis groups), Benjamin Robertson (ChE, Calabrese group), Mayank Tanwar (ChE, Neurock group) and Joseph Vallin (ChE, Azarin group).
Leighton Group Collaborative Nanomagnetism Research Published in Science
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May 9, 2023 - In collaboration with Yale University and Los Alamos National Lab, graduate student Justin Ramberger and CEMS faculty member Chris Leighton recently published a landmark result in nanomagnetism in the journal Science. Their work deals with arrays of nanomagnets known as artificial spin ice, which are engineered to be an ideal playground for the exploration of frustrated magnetism.
CEMS students win 2023 CSE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Showcase awards
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May 2, 2023 - CEMS undergraduate student Minali Ganguly (MSE '23) and graduate students Spencer Bingham (fourth-year MSE graduate student) and Marisa Bazzi (fifth-year MSE graduate student) were recently honored among the recipients of the 2023 College of Science and Engineering (CSE) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Showcase awards. The awards were presented at an April 26 recognition event highlighting the many campus contributions of individuals who actively contribute to a positive and more equitable College of Science and Engineering climate through diversity, equity, and inclusion events, programming, and volunteer work.
Kristine Loh receives the Spring 2023 Council of Graduate Students Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award
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May 2, 2023 - Congratulations to Kristine Loh, a third-year PhD Candidate in Chemical Engineering co-advised by CEMS Professor Vivian Ferry and Mechanical Engineering Professor Uwe Kortshagen, for recently receiving the Spring 2023 Council of Graduate Students (COGS) Outstanding Teaching Assistant (TA) Award in recognition of her teaching assistant position in CHEN 3401W: Junior Chemical Engineering Lab.
Dr. Melody Swartz delivers 2023 Fredrickson Lecture
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Apr 28, 2023 - CEMS was pleased to have Dr. Melody Swartz, the William B. Ogden Professor of Molecular Engineering and Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs in the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago, deliver the 2023 Fredrickson Lecture on "Lymphatic vessels: Where biotransport meets immunity."
Professor Alon McCormick wins George W. Taylor Award for Distinguished Service
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Apr 26, 2023 - Professor Alon McCormick is the recipient of the 2023 George W. Taylor Award for Distinguished Service in the College of Science and Engineering (CSE). The award seeks to recognize a faculty member that has performed exemplary service within the University as well as in a professional capacity to outside public or governmental organizations.
Assistant Professor Michelle Calabrese named 2023 PMSE Early Stage Investigator
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Apr 25, 2023 - Assistant Professor Michelle Calabrese is among 25 awardees named as 2023 Early Stage Investigators by the American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE). The awards seek to recognize early career scientists and emerging leaders who have had a significant impact on the field of polymer science and engineering across academia, industry, and national labs.
Dr. Gilda Barabino delivers 9th annual Amundson Lecture
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Apr 18, 2023 - We were pleased to welcome Dr. Gilda Barabino, President of Olin College of Engineering, to the department as the 9th annual Amundson Lecturer last week. She delivered her seminar, "Impact-Centered Research and Education: View from a Chemical Engineer," on April 13. The concept of impact-centered research and education is focused on creating real-world authentic impact in service of society and making the world a better place.