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Materials Science and Engineering Building Renamed for Esteemed Professor Emeritus
Read MoreWilliam A. Jesser Helped Inspire His First-ever Ph.D. Student, Greg Olsen, to Make the Largest Gift in the Engineering School’s History
In 2019, Olsen made a $25 million contribution to UVA Engineering. He dedicated his gift to Jesser.
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Olsen Fellows Pursue Passion for Metallurgy
Read MoreStudents Begin Ph.D. Program Empowered By Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Research
The Olsen Fellowship was established in 2019, endowed by alumnus Greg Olsen’s $25 million gift to UVA’s School of Engineering and Applied Science.
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Billy Bardin, Chemical Engineering Alumnus, Nominated to Run for President of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers
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Billy Bardin spoke about his time at the University of Virginia, serving on the chemical engineering industrial advisory board and his current role at Dow.
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Interns Recount Career-Shaping Summer in 20th Annual Policy Internship Program
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UVA Engineering students spent 10 weeks learning communications and policy analysis skills with hands-on internships alongside high-level science and technology policymakers in...
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Stepping Up: Alumni Contribute Passion and Resources to UVA Engineering’s Diversity Initiatives
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In recent months, engineering alumni have made sizable investments in the School’s diversity initiatives, increasing UVA Engineering’s capacity to recruit and nurture engineering...
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Reflections from Members of UVA's Clark Scholars Program
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Listen to how these students became interested in engineering, and how the Clark Scholars Program has guided them in their path to creating a better world for us all.
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The Drive for Discovery
Read MoreOlsen Fellows Find Practical Applications for High-Temperature, Corrosion-Resistant Alloys
The department welcomed three Olsen fellows to Grounds in fall 2020.
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Newly Endowed Fund Taps UVA Matching Program
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Barbara and Russell Mait were impressed with UVA chemical engineering’s recent growth and saw an opportunity to help sustain it.
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UVA Board of Visitors Approves Naming Materials Science Building as Jesser Hall
Read MoreDecision Honors Outstanding Contributions of Past Chair and Professor Emeritus William A. Jesser
Greg Olsen, distinguished alumnus (MSE ’71) and successful entrepreneur, dedicated his historic $25 million gift to his former Ph.D. adviser.
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Building Bridges
Read MoreSome people were born to be connectors.
For two UVA Engineering alumni, building bridges is more than just creating physical pathways—it’s about supporting communities. Last summer, Leo Fernandez (Engr ’97) and Rupa...