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Nov 05

Laughlin receives ASM recognition

Emeritus Professor David Laughlin recently received the J. Willard Gibbs Phase Equilibria Award from ASM International at their annual meeting.

Oct 29

Akinci appointed Dean of College of Engineering Opens in new window

Burcu Akinci has been appointed the next Dean of CMU’s College of Engineering, effective January 1, 2026.

Oct 16

Why Spider Silk is Hard to Spin: New Physics of Biopolymer Flows

A recent study uses advanced molecular simulations to explore why silks are so difficult to process into materials.

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Marom elected as APS Fellow

MSE’s Noa Marom has been elected as a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), which recognizes excellence in physics and exceptional service to the community.

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Taheri-Mousavi quoted on new printable aluminum alloy

MSE’s Mohadeseh Taheri-Mousavi helped develop a new printable aluminum alloy that can withstand high temperatures and is five times stronger than traditionally manufactured aluminum.

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Whitacre quoted in Marketplace

EPP/MSE’s Jay Whitare spoke with Marketplace about the shift battery producers and suppliers are making from products that powered electric vehicles to those that can hold electricity for the grid.

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CMU alumna receives Outstanding Collegiate Member Award from SWE

Katherine Wu (MSE/BME ’25) received the Outstanding Collegiate Member Award from the Society of Women Engineers.

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