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Navy veteran and ChemE student Kristin Bennett's journey has sparked innovations in studying brain injury—and making education accessible.

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Congrats, ChemE Class of 2025!

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Explore Chemical Engineering

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Distinguished Young Scholars Seminar

DYSS 2025 will be held completely virtually, with all seminars conducted online via Zoom.

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2025 Distinguished Staff Award

ChemE facilities manager Ben Hornburg was nominated for the UW Distinguished Staff Award, in the Impact category.

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2025 de Gennes Prize

The Royal Society of Chemistry has awarded the 2025 de Gennes Prize to Samson Jenekhe, professor of chemistry and chemical engineering and Frank and Julie Jungers Endowed Chair of Engineering.

Elizabeth Nance appointed ChemE chair

ChemE professor Elizabeth Nance has been appointed chair of the department, starting September 1.

Nanotechnology seed grant

ChemE postdoctoral scholar Leo Brody received a $10,000 seed grant for his research in the Rorrer Lab, developing novel catalysts for upcycling plastic waste.

Serving in science

From the Navy to the UW, Kristin Bennett's journey has sparked innovations in studying brain injury—and making education accessible.

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