School of Science and Engineering
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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 study sheds new light on inner workings of less expensive superconductors
A Tulane University physicist has concluded a study that he says will help scientists unravel the mystery of high temperature superconductivity and aid in designing a material that can deliver superconductivity at room temperature.
From blood pressure guidelines to national anthem protests, Tulane experts make headlines
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From blood pressure guidelines to national anthem protests, Tulane experts made national news for a number of topics. Here’s the latest Tulane News in Review.
Student researches islands’ natural-disaster recovery
When hurricanes Irma and Maria passed over the U.S. Virgin Islands in 2017, Samantha Tigner immediately worried for the safety of a childhood friend who lived there.
Lab uses face-processing data to investigate early learning
A newly published paper co-authored by Julie Markant, assistant professor in the School of Science and Engineering, proposes a new theoretical model to examine the ways infants learn and retain information.
Neuroscience and dance set the stage for a career helping others
When Sophie Rhines arrived at Tulane University, she was not set on a specific major or a specific path for post-graduation plans. She knew she enjoyed science, but she also wanted to fit her love of dance into her college education.
Tulane University commencement fuses humor, reflection, joy
A jubilant atmosphere prevailed as nearly 3,000 Tulane University students convened in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome — many ready to celebrate with flags of home countries, second-line umbrellas and bouquets in hand — on Saturday, May 19, during the Unified Commencement Ceremony.
Ellen honors life of alumnus, and other Tulane news
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As we celebrate the graduating class of 2018, some Tulane alumni are making national headlines. That’s part of Tulane News in Review.
Ellen paid tribute to Brian McKenna, a Tulane graduate who recently passed away. Brian’s story of strength and his friendship with fellow Tulane alumnus Jackson Smith inspired people around the world, including Saints quarterback Drew Brees.
Mad about mortarboards
Members of the Class of 2018 use their mortarboards to capture the spirit of their Tulane experience through a variety of creative methods, like embellishing the surface with glass Mardi Gras beads or with song lyrics. Check out the infographic below showcasing a few of our favorites and be on the lookout for other unique designs during the Unified Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 19, in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
2018 Weiss Fellows shine in the classroom
The recipients of the 2018 Suzanne and Stephen Weiss Presidential Fellowships are Laura Rosanne Adderley, associate professor of history in the Department of History in the School of Liberal Arts and director of the Africana Studies program, and Meenakshi Vijayaraghavan, senior professor of practice in the School of Science and Engineering’s Department of Cell and Molecular Biology. (Photos by Cheryl Gerber)
Tulane geologist named Oliver Fund Scholars Award winner
When Nicole Gasparini, an associate professor of geology at Tulane University, read the application requirements for the 2018 Oliver Fund Scholars Award, she knew that her research in landscape reorganization would be a perfect fit.