The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Virginia School of Engineering demonstrated a remarkable range of cutting-edge and difference-making research at its inaugural symposium for graduate student research on Friday, April 26. The half-day event concluded with a poster session in which 30 projects highlighted research in clean energy production and storage, biomedical engineering such as tissue regeneration and therapies for cancer, fibrosis and other conditions; water purification, mitigating emissions in diesel engines; and much more. The Chemical Engineering Research Symposium, nicknamed CHEERS, brought together graduate students, faculty, alumni and industry experts to showcase research in the department and create networking opportunities for students. A committee of the Chemical Engineering Graduate Board initiated and organized the symposium with participation and support from student presenters and volunteers. Committee members included Katelyn Dagnall and Erica Hui, board president and vice president respectively; last year's board president Stephanie Guthrie, third-year Ph.D. student Kevin Chang, and first-year Ph.D. students Greg Grewal and Colby Whitcomb. The board plans to make it an annual event.