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From groundbreaking research and major funding wins to new leadership and student milestones, the Tulane School of Science and Engineering community is driving discovery at every level. Explore the latest news highlighting the faculty, students, and researchers shaping the future of science and engineering — in the lab, in the classroom, and across the Gulf Coast and beyond.
Beyond the classroom: Faculty residents help students find community at Tulane
Tulane's Jonathan Fadok, a Faculty in Residence, bakes cookies to engage students, fostering community outside the classroom.
Tulane researchers aim to reduce cancer treatment time with new tech
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Two years after a presidential visit put a New Orleans cancer research project in the national spotlight, Tulane University researchers are testing a new imaging technology on tissue from cancer surgeries — with the hope that one day it could tell surgeons, within minutes, whether they removed all of a patient’s cancer.
By pairing high-res 3D imaging with AI, it builds a detailed map of the tumor in minutes, showing doctors exactly where any leftover cancer might be — potentially saving patients from a painful second surgery.
From Tulane's Fungal Labs to the EPA: Peter Tellez Finds His Path in Environmental Science
Dr. Peter Tellez transformed from an art-loving shy student into an EPA scientist managing grants and addressing air pollution after a varied academic path.
Tulane Introduces New Space Science and Engineering Minor
An interdisciplinary program will connect science, engineering, computing, and human health while preparing students for opportunities across the rapidly growing space sector.
Tulane University students interested in exploring the science and technology behind humanity’s expanding presence in space will soon have a new academic pathway. The School of Science and Engineering has established an interdisciplinary Space Science and Engineering Minor that will draw upon courses and faculty expertise from across the school.
Tulane researchers hope AI will speed up the search for one of science's 'holy grails'
More than a century ago, a Dutch scientist named Heike Kamerlingh Onnes earned a Nobel Prize in physics by discovering the world's first “superconductor,” a material that can transfer electricity without heating up and losing energy.
From California to Tulane, online computer science student brings AI education to life
High school teacher Robinne Ponty explores AI's role in education via Tulane's online MS in Computer Science, focusing on student control and responsible use.
From Panama's Rainforests to America's Solar Farms: Clare Lister's Path Out of the Lab
Environmental biology grad Clare Lister moved from ecological research to solar energy, making a direct climate impact. She advises science grads on varied careers.
From Deep-Sea Corals to Alpine Dragonflies: Tulane SSE Welcomes Professor Jaymes Awbrey
Dr. Jaymes Awbrey joins Tulane as a Professor of Practice in Marine Biology, bringing deep-sea expertise and practical teaching methods.
Hank Ashbaugh Elected Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Dr. Hank Ashbaugh, Tulane's Chemical Engineering chair, was elected an AIChE Fellow for professional achievements and service to the organization.
Tulane researchers seek to advance cardiovascular disease prevention through artificial intelligence and community-based care
Tulane's Heartline initiative combines AI with community-based care to prevent cardiovascular disease and promote sustainable lifestyle changes.