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We are excited to welcome @StanfordEng’s Andrew Spakowitz as the Chemical Engineering Centennial Barrer Lecturer! The session will take place tomorrow at 10:35 a.m. View the full list of seminars ➡️ bit.ly/ChE-SS22
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We are excited to welcome Associate Professor Amir Sheikhi as the next speaker in our Centennial Seminar Series! The session will take place tomorrow at 10:35 a.m. View the full list of seminars ➡️ bit.ly/ChE-SS22
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Are you interested in chemical engineering❓ We are hosting Potential Student Visits on February 17 and 28, March 28 and April 18! Details here ➡ bit.ly/explore-eng
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We are excited to welcome @PittEngineering’s Susan Fullerton as the next speaker in our Centennial Seminar Series! The session will take place tomorrow at 10:35 a.m. View the full list of seminars ➡️ bit.ly/ChE-SS22
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We are excited to welcome @Caltech’s Karthish Manthiram as the next speaker in our Centennial Seminar Series! The session will take place tomorrow at 10:35 a.m. View the full list of seminars ➡️ bit.ly/ChE-SS22
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In 1970, Penn State Chemical Engineering hired James Ultman and began a concentration in biotechnology and bioprocessing that continues today. Research in these areas has helped make numerous advances in medical treatments, therapies and quality of life.
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Gina Noh named first holder of Michael and Nikki Griffin Early Career Professorship ➡️ bit.ly/3BqKQjc
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Lee Eagleton succeeded Merrell Fenske as the department head of chemical engineering in 1970. Each year, the department recognizes Eagleton by awarding the Lee and Mary Eagleton Award for Excellence in Design to the top senior process design teams.
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Doctoral student Angie Castro receives second place at American Institute for Chemical Engineers’ annual poster session ➡️ bit.ly/4eJc6GY
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In the 1970s and 1980s, Professors Tom Daubert and Ron Danner created the American Petroleum Institute Technical Data Book and the Design Institute for Physical Properties “Physical and Thermodynamic Properties of Pure Chemicals” data book.
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Squishy microgels in granular biomaterials confine and direct cell behavior: The work may have implications for more effective medical therapies to heal wounds, treat cancers or regenerate organs Read about this work led by Amir Sheikhi: bit.ly/3ZiewIc
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🎉 Congratulations to Abigail Circelli! x.com/PSUEngineering/status/…

🎉 Eight Penn State engineering students awarded Diefenderfer Graduate Fellowships ➡️ bit.ly/3UE9eUO
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Stephanie Butler Velegol, associate department head and teaching professor of chemical engineering, receives Award for Excellence in Chemical Engineering Teaching Practice from @ChEnected ➡️ bit.ly/4hDmPFI
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During the 1930s, Professors Michael Cannon and Merrell Fenske focused on advancing the viscosity measurements of fluids. As a result, Cannon Instrument Company was founded, a business located in State College that is still in operation today.
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“While celebrating the tremendous impact made by Penn State chemical engineers over the last 100 years, we look forward to an even greater impact in the next century.” Celebrating 100 years of excellence in chemical engineering ➡️ bit.ly/4f0lAig
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Professor Enrique Gomez named Institute of Energy and the Environment Fellow ➡️ bit.ly/3Uh2MCT
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Three Minute Thesis competition provides lasting impact for graduate students ➡️ bit.ly/3UmF9sO
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Chemical Engineering Building Units 1 and 2 were built and opened in the 1960s. In 1973, the facilities were renamed Fenske Laboratory.
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We are excited to welcome @nyit’s Hank Foley as the next speaker in our Centennial Seminar Series! The session will take place tomorrow at 10:35 a.m. View the full list of seminars ➡️ bit.ly/ChE-SS22
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