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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.
Hridesh Rajan named new dean of Tulane University School of Science and Engineering
Hridesh Rajan, Kingland professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science at Iowa State University, has been named the new dean of Tulane University's School of Science and Engineering.
“A distinguished scholar and innovative leader, Hridesh brings an impressive breadth of knowledge and experience to this vital role. Bringing Hridesh to Tulane will elevate the School of Science and Engineering to new levels of excellence,” President Michael A. Fitts and Provost Robin Forman wrote in a message to the Tulane community.
Graduating students honored for commitment to public service with 2024 Runsdorf Award
Both William Bai and Mickey Mickle understood early on in their time at Tulane that to make the most pronounced impact, it’s important to listen, learn and engage directly with community members.
Five fun facts about cicadas, a ‘biological phenomenon to be relished’
Keith Clay, professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology in the School of Science and Engineering at Tulane University, shared some fun facts about cicadas in advance of this year’s emergence, when two groups of cicadas, called Brood XIII and XIX, will emerge at the same time for the first time in 221 years.
1. There are many species of cicadas
Tulane faculty to be honored with 2024 university-wide teaching awards
Tulane University will honor dedicated faculty members with university-wide teaching awards during the Unified Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024. These awards include the Tulane President’s Awards for Excellence in Professional and Graduate Teaching, the Suzanne and Stephen Weiss Presidential Fellowship for Undergraduate Education and the Oliver Fund Award for Excellence in Faculty Mentoring.
Service an integral part of neuroscience, cell and molecular biology grad’s Tulane experience
Eshan Damle had never stepped foot in Louisiana before he arrived at Tulane from just outside of Dallas, Texas, for his first year. Like many students, he became a Tulanian amid the pandemic, and this experience ended up sparking research interests and volunteer opportunities that have defined his time at Tulane.
Aspiring physician and teacher hopes to make a difference in the community
When Wilfred Wright was accepted into the College Track program as a student at L. B. Landry College and Career Preparatory High School in New Orleans, he knew it could open doors.
The national college prep program for promising students from underserved communities provides a pathway toward college graduation, and as far as Wright was concerned, this was his ticket to a life he never imagined possible.
Tulane Professor Matthew Escarra and his team of students innovate new solar technology with the "Sunflower Receiver" atop Flower Hall
Blooming high atop Tulane University's Donna and Paul Flower Hall— innovation turns into ‘eco-vation’ via a futuristic-looking solar energy conversion system named the “Sunflower Receiver,” which successfully harvests sunlight to generate electricity and heat.
A New Home For Scientific Research
The Steven and Jann Paul Hall of Science and Engineering will connect students, scientists and entrepreneurs in pioneering research and interdisciplinary learning.
In the midst of a cold snap in January 2024, the future of Tulane discovery — the Steven and Jann Paul Hall of Science and Engineering — came to life.
The Freeze-Or-Flight Fear Response
Tulane researchers discover a brain pathway that regulates fear responses, which could lead to breakthroughs in PTSD or anxiety treatments.
We have all had the experience of freezing in the face of fear and of wanting to escape, or actually running from, a threatening situation. It is a natural, automatic response that researchers are still trying to fully understand.
Tulane School of Science and Engineering announces new engineering minors for fall 2024
In the fall 2024 semester, undergraduates at Tulane University will have three new options for minors in the School of Science and Engineering (SSE): mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and materials engineering.