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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.
New CT Scanner Opens New Views into Fish Evolution at Tulane
By combining advanced 3D imaging with one of the nation's largest fish collections, Tulane researchers are uncovering new details about evolution, biodiversity, and species that can be difficult to distinguish from the outside.
Tulane Innovation Institute awards fall 2026 Provost’s Proof of Concept grants to three research teams
The Tulane Innovation Institute, in partnership with Provost Robin Forman, awarded three Provost’s Proof of Concept (PPOC) Fund grants Tuesday, Oct. 20, to researchers developing new ways to understand and treat disease through the brain and nervous system. The projects include an artificial intelligence platform for evaluating drugs for brain disorders, a nasal spray to aid recovery after spinal cord injury and an experimental treatment for Type 2 diabetes that targets a neural pathway involved in blood sugar control.
From Campus to Career: How ENFRA’s 360 Promise Is Opening Doors for Tulane Students
Through internships, professional connections and full-time positions, Tulane students and alumni are discovering how their academic experiences can translate into meaningful careers across the growing energy industry.
From AI to Critical Minerals, SSE Faculty Take on Energy’s Biggest Challenges
From discovering new superconductors to recovering critical minerals and preparing communities for disasters, faculty from Tulane’s School of Science and Engineering brought a range of expertise to the Tulane Energy Forum. Across the multi-day event, they explored how research and engineering can help meet growing energy needs while improving efficiency and resilience.
Honoring Academic Excellence: Tulane SSE Celebrates 12 Faculty Promotions
The Tulane University School of Science and Engineering (SSE) is celebrating the promotion of 12 exceptional faculty members, effective July 1, 2026. Spanning departments from Biomedical Engineering to Mathematics, these scholars have demonstrated outstanding leadership in innovative research, student mentorship, and academic service.
Biomedical Engineering Alumni Show Students Where a Tulane Degree Can Lead
Four graduates shared an inside look at careers in software, medical technology, laboratory science and health care engineering during an engaging student conversation.
Tulane SSE Career Fair Draws 360 Students Ready to Take Their Next Step
Students connected with employers and Tulane alumni in pursuit of internships and career opportunities.
Tulane physicist Jianwei Sun named American Physical Society Fellow
Tulane University physicist Jianwei Sun, whose computational research is helping scientists predict the properties of complex materials and accelerate the search for new discoveries, has been named a fellow of the American Physical Society, one of the field’s most selective honors.
Alumna Abigail Eckland ‘18 Brings an Upstream Perspective Home
The Tulane graduate returned for the McWilliams Seminar Series to share new research connecting sediment trapped behind dams to water-storage challenges and the future of coastal deltas.
EES Alumni Spotlight: Kevin McMichael, BS ‘77
Tulane geoscience degree facilitated a consulting career via broad knowledge & critical thinking. Mineralogy & field trips were key. Advice: expertise, mentorship.