With a new $920K @NIH grant, WashU researchers are developing a soft, wearable device to monitor uterine activity, aiming to detect preterm labor earlier and more. https://t.co/oyIXzHnjm9

Lan Yang of #WashUESE has received the 2025 IEEE Sensors Council Technical Achievement Award for her pioneering work in nanophotonic sensing and diagnostics. Learn more. https://t.co/eDB2chVMSq

Yifan Dai of #WashUBME received a grant from the @alzassociation to study how neurotoxic protein assemblies contribute to the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. His work seeks to uncover new electrochemical principles that may guide future therapies. Learn more. https://t.co/oIa4443CMi

Fuzhong Zhang of #WashUEECE has been named the Francis F. Ahmann Professor at McKelvey Engineering. Zhang, a leading innovator in synthetic biology, will be installed on Sept. 30, 2025. Learn more. https://t.co/UTsgpElfSj #WashUEngineering #SyntheticBiology

Your future in engineering starts here. 🚀 Applications for McKelvey Engineering PhD and master’s programs are now open. PhD deadline – December 15, 2025 Master's deadline – March 1, 2026 Apply today! https://t.co/R2kXcS3op6

Chris Cooper of #WashUEECE is part of a multi-institutional team awarded a 3-year @NSF grant to develop AI-driven design for sustainable polymers. The goal: create versatile polymers that can be recycled without costly separation from mixed waste streams. https://t.co/MwhcXwozEH

Jianjun Guan of #WashUMEMS has been named the Earl E. and Myrtle E. Walker Professor of Engineering. Guan conducts research in regenerative medicine, drug delivery & functional biomaterials. https://t.co/fBpMyCc2AH

#WashUEECE's Jian Wang and team look closely at sea spray aerosols from shoreline wave breaking and associated environmental implications. Learn more. https://t.co/8zD8KyMEbm

Alexandra Rutz of #WashUBME received an @NSF CAREER Award to investigate how the stiffness of ovarian tissue influences which follicles grow. This research could lead to new fertility treatments and insights into conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome. https://t.co/eoJ3a3GQsQ

From #WashUBME student to award-winning pain management physician, alum Helen Blake '03, MD, applies her engineering mindset to improving patients’ lives and advancing medicine with innovation. Learn more about her. #WashUEngineers #WashUAlumni https://t.co/tTJaWyI4Pd

How do building materials affect the air we breathe indoors? With support from the @NSF, Jenna Ditto of #WashUEECE is studying the connection between surface chemistry, indoor microbes and air quality. Learn more. https://t.co/alvrdbnW2S

#WashUEngineers earned up to $5.2M from @DARPA to tackle continuous fermentation — a step toward sustainable, carbon-neutral bioproduction that can rival petrochemical processes. https://t.co/Crt5Ej44tk

A study from#WashUEECE found black carbon pollution in the Global South is underestimated by about 38%. Using data from the SPARTAN global measurement network & advanced atmospheric models, researchers revealed higher-than-expected levels of this pollutant. https://t.co/7yZ9yidB1y

#WashUEECE to host inaugural Duduković Symposium Aug. 14–15. The event honors the legacy of Milorad Duduković, and will feature the inaugural Duduković Lecture by alumnus Mark Barteau, faculty and alumni talks, a poster session and networking opportunities. https://t.co/EK3ecIDCTa

McKelvey Engineering welcomes seven new faculty members for the 2025 – 2026 academic year. Learn more about them. https://t.co/4MLBmoqMuc

“When you work at a startup, you’re never ‘just an intern.’” #WashUBME student Fiona Sun is spending her summer at STL-based Equine SmartBit designing a case for its smartwatch-like device that tracks horse biometrics and presenting her work to investors. https://t.co/cfxWwUAmnz

Young-Shin Jun of #WashUEECE found that discarded face masks transform into nanoplastics and can change the chemical nature of the mask materials just as those materials can change the surrounding environment. https://t.co/IQhaEQtOJC

WashU Expert: Hong Chen of #WashUBME's work could change how we treat disease, preserve organs and more. She’s leading research into synthetic torpor, a hibernation-like state that could redefine medicine. Learn more. https://t.co/8vQ4lSHT5N

A new agreement between WashU and MilliporeSigma will strengthen research collaborations and support discoveries in science, engineering and medicine. Learn more. https://t.co/ccScNkLoAD

The @ASEE_DChas awarded Janie Brennan of #WashUEECE the Ray W. Fahien Award for early career excellence in chemical engineering education. Read more.