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  • Society of Women Engineers Recognizes Young Chemical Engineering Grad as Emerging Leader

    Elyse McMillen was honored for her work at Rolls-Royce and leadership in the Society of Women Engineers.

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  • How to Catch Fire

    Rising star and mechanical engineer Chloe Dedic is measuring the elusive qualities of flame to inform hypersonic engine design

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  • Online Ethics Center Finds Natural Home at UVA Engineering

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  • Breaking Down Barriers

    Computer Science Students Launch Women in Cybersecurity Chapter at the University

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  • Green Energy Can Be Cheaper, More Resilient

    Engineering Systems and Environment Professor Andres Clarens advocated for decentralized wind and solar power infrastructure in an interview on local public radio.

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  • Springer Nature Features Executive Dean Pamela Norris on the Imperative for Diversity in STEM

    In honor of the International Day of Women and Girls in STEM Feb. 11, Springer Nature author and UVA Engineering Executive Dean Pamela Norris, Frederick Tracy Morse Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, shared her experience as a champion for women in STEM, made the case for the value of diversity and offered concrete suggestions for communicating that value to attract a more diverse population to become future science, engineering and technology leaders.

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  • Chemical Engineering Fourth Year Is a Finalist for a 2021 Hertz Fellowship

    Karl Westendorff is one of 48 out of 900 applicants to make it to the final round of interviews for a coveted Hertz Fellowship, worth up to $250,000.

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  • Jefferson Scholars Foundation Recognizes Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering

    Gaurav Giri received the Hartfield Excellence in Teaching Award, which is given to engineering faculty members.

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  • Engineering Systems and Environment Professor Chosen for Environmental Leadership Program

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  • Virginia iGEM Recruiting for Summer 2022!

    Virginia iGEM Recruiting for Summer 2022!

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  • Q&A: ‘Girls Who Code’ Founder Is on a Mission

    UVA Today talks with computer science students Mara Hart and Danielle Zevitz, founder and vice president of Girls Who Code. The mission of Girls Who Code is to educate members with industry-relevant skills and to build community.

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  • UVA Honors Distinguished Researchers at Virtual Awards Event

    Faculty from every UVA Engineering department were recognized at the University’s virtual Research Achievement Awards ceremony, with special honors going to Prasanna V. Balachandran, Xiaodong (Chris) Li and John A. Stankovic.

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