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Research Spotlight: MaKenna Koble

Alumna MaKenna Koble was recently featured in a Research Spotlight by the College of Science and Engineering.
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Professor Edgar Arriaga named Fulbright-Aalto University Distinguished Chair

For the next six months, Arriaga will conduct research at Aalto University in Espoo, Finland.
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Advancing towards next-gen biotherapeutics: Gadkari Research Group secures $2.1M NIH grant

Assistant Professor Varun Gadkari’s lab has been awarded a $2.1M NIH grant to use advanced mass spectrometry to develop safer, more effective biological medicines.

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2026 Faculty Search: Tenure-track Assistant Professor

Apply by October 15, 2026

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Polymyxins get a helping hand to defeat antimicrobial-resistant pathogens

Prof. Erin Carlson in C&EN • August 24, 2026 

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Masked acid rescues popular polymer from languishing in composters

Prof. Marc Hillmyer in C&EN • June 30, 2026

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