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Yu (Yolanda) Zhang and Logan Morton stand before a large tree trunk.

E³ fellowship brings two visiting instructors to ChE

Two chemical engineering scholars join UF as Visiting Instructional Assistant Professors through the inaugural E³ Fellows Program, gaining hands-on teaching experience, faculty mentorship and professional development to prepare for careers in engineering education.

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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.

Dr. Jain in a white lab coat and glasses works inside a biosafety cabinet in a laboratory.

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.

Dylan Turpeinen standing outside on campus leaning against a railing

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.