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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.
Meet the First Graduates of Tulane’s River-Coastal Science and Engineering PhD and On-Campus Master’s Programs
Laura Manuel '24, Emma House '25, and Sherif Ahmed '24 are applying Tulane’s river and coastal expertise to challenges ranging from Mississippi River forecasting and Louisiana land loss to environmental management and global water systems.
Welcoming Dr. Ilianna Kwaske to the SSE Dean's Office
Dr. Ilianna Kwaske appointed Associate Dean for MS Programs & Professional Education at Tulane SSE, effective May 16.
Tulane Researchers Study How the Social Brain Develops in Infancy
Tulane's Social Memory Lab uses awake infant fMRI to study how baby brains process social information, aiming to understand early social cognition.
New Tulane Studies Show Rising Seas and Sinking Land Are Reshaping Coastal Risk
Research led by Tulane scientist Sönke Dangendorf is helping redefine how scientists understand sea-level rise, coastal flooding, and the accelerating risks facing communities worldwide.
Esther Calzada Brings a Community- Focused Vision to Tulane Psychology
The nationally recognized child psychologist sees New Orleans as a place where research, partnerships, and community engagement can create lasting impact.
For Dr. Esther Calzada, psychology is most meaningful when it moves beyond theory and becomes part of how communities support children and families in everyday life.
Tulane Researcher Receives NSF CAREER Award to Unlock the Physics Behind How Proteins Work
Shuaihua Gao, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Tulane University, has received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award for a five-year research project that could change how scientists approach enzyme design. The award, one of NSF's most prestigious recognitions for early-career faculty, will fund her project, "From Energy Flow to Function: A Biophysical Framework for Rational Enzyme Evolution," through May 2031.
Tulane Researcher Elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
YiPing Chen, a professor of Cell and Molecular Biology in the Tulane School of Science and Engineering, has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in the Section of Biological Sciences. The honor recognizes individuals for distinguished contributions to science and its applications.
For Chen, who has spent almost three decades as an independent researcher, the recognition carries personal weight. "This is a nice honor for me and recognition of my contribution to the science," he said.
Recent NTC Graduate Is Paris-Bound With a Lafayette Fellowship
Zachary Hom received a Lafayette Fellowship for a master's at Université Paris Saclay in France. The program strengthens US-France ties and leadership.