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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.
Tulane beach volleyball player finds passion for medicine
Samantha Green came to Tulane to play beach volleyball and study biology. She accomplished both with flying colors.
Green arrived at Tulane via Long Island, New York, where it was difficult to practice her sport in the cold winter months.
"I knew I would have to go somewhere south to be able to continue to play beach volleyball," she said.
When she visited Tulane, she fell in love immediately.
Tulane Team Named Finalist in Prestigious NASA Aerospace Competition
Tulane University is one of just 14 teams nationwide selected as a finalist in NASA's 2025 Revolutionary Aerospace Systems - Academic Linkage (RASC-AL) competition, which challenges university teams to design innovative systems for space exploration on the moon, Mars, and beyond.
2025 Barbara Moely Service Learning Recipients Awarded
Last week, the Tulane Center for Public Service honored the 2025 recipients of the Barbara E. Moely Service Learning Teacher Award. The Moely Award is presented annually to professors who embrace exceptional dedication to bringing classrooms to life through engaged partnerships, reflecting Dr. Moely's decades-long devotion to bridge the university-community divide by training students across disciplines to become compassionate and culturally competent leaders.
Tulane Faculty Named 2024 AAAS Fellows
Two of Tulane School of Science and Engineering's esteemed researchers have been honored as AAAS Fellows. The American Association for the Advancement of Science announced their 2024 Fellows last week, recognizing 471 new additions and their remarkable achievements within the scientific community. These new Fellows will join the likes of scientific pioneers such as Thomas Edison, Ellen Ochoa, and W.E.B DuBois as they accept this lifetime honor.
Dr. Lev Kaplan Appointed as the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Dean Rajan of the Tulane School of Science and Engineering (SSE) is delighted to announce that Professor Lev Kaplan, Ph.D., has been appointed Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, effective March 1, 2025. In this new role, Dr.
Associate professor Nicholas Mattei to represent the School of Science & Engineering at the 2025 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University
The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University enters its fourth chapter with more than 200 acclaimed authors and thought leaders, 90+ panels, book signings, a tasty culinary symposium, a friendly Family Day and a closing musical celebration with free crawfish from a partnership with the Louisiana Seafood Promotions and Marketing Board. This free event occurs March 27-29 on Tulane University's uptown campus.
Senior Capstone Design Course, Practice School
Last semester, the senior class completed their Senior Capstone design course, Practice School. Students, working in small groups, partnered with companies from the New Orleans area and across the country. Thank you to our industry collaborators, the USDA, slb, INEOS, and Ultrascale Digital Infrastructure, Inc. and congratulations to our seniors on their hard work!