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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.
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.
How bats tolerate viruses: Tulane study sheds light on one of nature’s biggest immune mysteries
Tulane researchers discovered bats possess two distinct antibody gene copies, unlike other mammals, potentially explaining their viral tolerance.
Welcoming Dr. Michelle Lacey as Chair of the Department of Mathematics
The Tulane University School of Science and Engineering (SSE) is celebrating a historic milestone with the appointment of Dr. Michelle Lacey as the new chair of the Department of Mathematics. A long-tenured and highly respected member of the Tulane faculty, Dr. Lacey steps into the role as both the first woman and the first statistician to chair the department, bringing a deeply collaborative, interdisciplinary, and democratic vision to mathematical sciences at Tulane.
Bridging the Lab and the Classroom: Tulane Researcher Secures $1M NSF CAREER Award for Organ-on-a-Chip Innovation
For many, the idea of holding a living, functional human blood vessel network in the palm of your hand sounds like science fiction. But at Tulane University’s School of Science and Engineering (SSE), it is a daily reality that is driving the next generation of biomedical discovery.
Helping Stem Cells Find Their Way Home
Inside Tulane's Regenerative Engineering and Education Laboratory, PhD student Eferoghene Okakuro is working to improve stem cell therapies for sickle cell disease while building a career that bridges engineering, medicine, and public understanding.
Department of Energy's Genesis Mission selects Tulane team using AI to discover next-generation superconductors
Tulane's research team is using AI to accelerate the discovery of next-generation superconductors, receiving DOE Genesis Mission funding.
Tulane School of Science and Engineering Announces New Leadership for Department of Chemistry
The Tulane University School of Science and Engineering has announced new leadership appointments for the Department of Chemistry, effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Bruce Gibb has been appointed as Chair of the Department of Chemistry, and Dr. Scott Grayson has been named Associate Chair.
Together, Gibb and Grayson bring complementary strengths, a shared vision for academic excellence, and a clear commitment to advancing research, education, and collegiality within the department.