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David Foster in a classroom teaching and gesturing at a screen full of graphs and equations.
Latest NewsNovember 8, 2025

Student advocacy, industry experience and rigorous theoretical knowledge earned him URochester’s highest award for teaching.

Researcher in a lab coat and gloves uses a pipette with test tubes.
October 1, 2025

The newly renamed Department of Chemical and Sustainability Engineering signals a commitment to shaping the future of the field.

Headshot of Sam Root.
August 22, 2025

Sam Root, BS '14, Wins the 2025 Young Alumni Award

The Department of Chemical Engineering is pleased to announce that Sam Root is the winner of the 2025 Young Alumni Award. This award is given annually to recognize graduates within the last 15 years for their service to society, their professional and technical accomplishments, and their demonstrated leadership.

computer illustration of a group of connected atoms.
June 20, 2025

A new algorithm opens the door for using artificial intelligence and machine learning to study the interactions that happen on the surface of materials.

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May 7, 2025

The inaugural cohort of Barbara J. Burger Chemical Sustainability Scholars embarks on 15-month paid research experiences. 

Headshot of Laura Lyons.
October 18, 2024

CHE Alumnus Wins Young Alumni Award

The Department of Chemical Engineering is pleased to announce that Laura Lyons is the winner of the 2024 Young Alumni Award.