Elizabeth Blackert communicates the value of her research
Materials science and nanoengineering PhD student's work focuses on applications for internal medical devices.
Message from the Dean, January 1, 2026
Election to Fellow is the highest honor bestowed by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers
This paper, highlighted by the Journal of Pathology and Nature Reviews Urology, led to a $10M+ federal grant award to study urothelial carcinogenesis.
Research professor honored for his international leadership in nanomaterials research.
Elizabeth Blackert communicates the value of her research
Materials science and nanoengineering PhD student's work focuses on applications for internal medical devices.
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