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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.
Recycled glass and salt-loving bacteria are helping scientists bring back coastal cypress
Tulane researchers and Glass Half Full use recycled glass sand with river sediment, bacteria, and fungi to grow plants for Louisiana coast restoration.
Tulane spinout LumaWave awarded $1.5 million to improve fetal monitoring during labor
Tulane researchers received $1.5M from ARPA-H to develop fetal monitoring technology capable of directly measuring fetal tissue oxygen levels during pregnancy and labor.
A New Era of Leadership: SSE Welcomes a New Associate Dean and Seven Department Chairs
The Tulane University School of Science and Engineering (SSE) is entering an exciting new chapter of growth, community engagement, and academic innovation. In keeping with the school’s strategic vision, SSE welcomes a new Associate Dean and seven department chairs, a leadership team that will serve its students, faculty, staff, and alumni and advance its mission of rigorous, collaborative scholarship and global impact.
From a Flyer on a Board to the Marshes of Cocodrie: How One Tulanian Found Her Research Home
Malai Harrington found ecohydrology research via a flyer. She studies climate, water, and carbon in Dr. Molini's lab, including field work at LUMCON.
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.
The challenges facing rivers, coastlines, wetlands, and water systems are becoming more urgent around the world.
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.
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.