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Chemical engineering alumni reflect on careers, mentors

Eight chemical engineering alumni returned to UF to honor former professors Timothy Anderson and Mark Orazem, share career advice, and reflect on the experiences that shaped their careers.

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Jain adds another tool to the CRISPR toolbox

Piyush Jain and his collaborators have revealed the atomic structure of a DNA-guided CRISPR system, offering new insights into RNA editing. The discovery could help researchers develop more precise treatments for genetic diseases and improve viral diagnostics.

Students in Xalapa, Mexico, participate in a hands-on engineering activity.

From Gainesville to Xalapa, Mexico: Engineering Connections Through Hands-On Learning

In an international partnership designed to spark interest in STEM careers, University of Florida chemical engineering Assistant Professor Fernando Merida, Ph.D., recently brought hands-on engineering lessons into a classroom in Mexico.

Sydney Antal in a UF laboratory.

ChE graduate Sydney Antal looks back as she moves forward

Chemical Engineering graduate Sydney Antal is taking her research in CRISPR-based diagnostics to NYU, where she is pursuing a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering.

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New professor, certified beer judge Dylan Turpeinen brings industry experience to ChE  

With six years of industry experience in biotech and biomedical device development, Dylan Turpeinen brings expertise in bioprocessing, regenerative medicine, and product development to help prepare students for careers across the chemical engineering industry.

A transparent sensor film attached to a yellow rubber duck changes color after detecting toxic plasticizers; a magnified inset shows the sensor in detail.

With an eye on color, ChE’s Peng Jiang seeks easier ways to detect harmful chemicals

New sensor technology reveals hazardous chemicals with a simple color change.

Rendering of renovated CHE building - Atrium

Chemical Engineering Building Renovation

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The CHE student center

UF ChE By The Numbers

29

RESEARCH AND TEACHING FACULTY AND GROWING

73%

OF B.S. GRADUATES ACCEPTED A JOB OR GRADUATE SCHOOL OFFER BY GRADUATION

59%

OF STUDENTS GRADUATE WITH RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

74%

OF STUDENTS GAIN INTERNSHIP/
CO-OP EXPERIENCES

8%

EXPECTED GROWTH RATE IN EMPLOYMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS.