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Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering News
Spring 2024
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Entrepreneurial Spirit Begins in the Lab
The work biomedical engineers perform in the laboratory will, ideally, improve patients’ lives. A new company that began in the lab at Rowan University is on that path.
Fall 2023
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Rowan University to develop new soft robotics educational modules
Professors Mitja Trkov and Wei Xue are developing soft robotics courses for undergraduate students.
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Introducing Dr. Yolanda Mack
Associate Dean for Industry Partnerships & Workforce Development & Co-Director of the Digital Engineering Hub
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Announcing MAVRC, Rowan University’s new Machine & Artificial Intelligence Virtual Reality Center
Directed by Dr. Nidhal C. Bouaynaya
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Introducing Dr. Antonios Kontsos
Inaugural Henry M. Rowan Foundation Professor and Director of the Digital Engineering Hub
Summer 2023
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Exchange program with University of the Philippines pays dividends
Four engineering graduate students from the Philippines received their doctoral hoods this spring
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Insider NJ names Dr. Jie Li to Policymakers 2023 list
Dr. Jie Li, associate professor and graduate program coordinator of Electrical & Computer Engineering
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National award for innovative teaching tool
Dr. Cheryl Bodnar is part of a team that has earned the 2023 David Himmelblau Award for Innovations in Computer-Based Chemical Engineering Education
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New way to assess bridges wins Innovation Award
Dr. Adriana Trias received an Innovation Award during the 2023 TechConnect World Innovation Conference & Expo
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Building better batteries
Ken Lau, Ph.D., professor and head of the Department of Chemical Engineering, is researching methods for creating more efficient polymer-based solar cells and batteries—sustainably.
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Goat gets a leg up—actually two—thanks to Rowan student engineers
Successful collaboration with the Rohrer College of Business & the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine
News Archives
Spring 2023
- History in the making: Several Rowan University programs graduate first doctoral candidates
- ‘Let’s get you in the lab.’ Biomedical engineering major earns NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
- Biomedical engineering junior awarded Goldwater Scholarship
- Rowan Engineering research aims to create self-healing materials
- Studying the effects of climate change on New Jersey landfills
- Using AI and simulations, Rowan engineers are helping the Army reshape the future of combat
Fall 2022
- Matthew DeNafo Selected as New President of the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA)
- Putting the ‘A’ in STEAM: Rowan Dance collaborates with Engineering for mainstage production
- Engineering secures $1.5 million NSF grant to boost inclusivity
- Abby Hainsworth Receives NCAA Elite 90 Award at Field Hockey Championship for Second Time
- Chemical engineering professor receives national early career award
- Engineering majors shine as Rowan’s field hockey team heads to the NCAA Championships
- Rowan University advances transportation engineering program
- Rowan Innovation Venture Fund backs tech startup, MRIMath, LLC
- MBA with a focus in Combat Systems Engineering—a career boost for engineering managers
- Students’ Materials Research Shines at the Inaugural AMMI End-of-Summer Symposium
- Rowan University developing less invasive treatment options for pediatric cancer
- Rowan University Chemical Engineering team receives funding from the US EPA Bipartisan Infrastructure Law program for Pollution Prevention
- Rowan engineering clinics provide real-world, hands-on experiences
Spring 2022
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Dr. Ken Lau named head of Chemical Engineering Department
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Rowan engineering students help veteran amputee return to cycling
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Engineering ways to make new parts, equipment in the field
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Graduating with a doctorate—and a smart way to use greenhouse gas
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Engineering for good: She’s already on the job to make the world better
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Two Rowan University juniors named Goldwater Scholars
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Studying how experimental drugs curb opioid abuse and more: Rowan researchers awarded 13 N.J. Health Foundation grants
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NSF Honors Two Rowan ExEEd Graduate Students
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Study: New Jersey’s drivers most often distracted by handheld cell phones on fast roadways
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Rowan Research Profile: Dr. Cheryl Bodnar
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Learning to treat water can start in elementary school—with help from Rowan engineers
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Rowan University professor earns recognition for excellence in engineering education
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First surgical robot to align broken femurs receives support from National Science Foundation
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Society of Women Engineers inspires the next generation of engineering students
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Using artificial intelligence to work smarter, not harder
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Origami could change the shape of acoustics engineering
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Using artificial intelligence to help humans
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Engineering new materials from plants, using advanced materials and manufacturing methods
Fall 2021
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Rowan University ready to train the next generation of leaders in transportation engineering
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Rowan University researcher earns spotlight for her advocacy work
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Breakthrough ocular technology nears human clinical trials
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Rowan’s Sustainable Facilities Center earns $6M commitment from state agency
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Rowan researchers are creating virtual and augmented reality for the U.S. Army
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Department of Defense awards $5.2 million to CREATES for cold region research
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Rowan brings surgical robots, AI health and safety technologies and more to the 2021 TechConnect Conference & Expo
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Under pressure, these foams get even stronger
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Rowan engineering alumni fly drone swarms around the world
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NSF grant enables researchers to expand engineering safety simulation game from the classroom to industry practice
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Rowan University engineering team aims to improve communications spectrum
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Gaming to improve geotechnical engineering education—and broaden diversity
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Rowan engineering program among top 20 in the nation
Summer 2021
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Rowan University hosts National Science Foundation research program for undergrads
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Rowan University joins national innovation network
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Rowan Engineering Hosts Summer Camps
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N.J. high school students get a crash course in transportation engineering
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Mechanical engineering faculty receives NSF grant
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Rowan University hosts global conference on sustainable materials
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Advancing transportation infrastructure through technology
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Announcing new dean for Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering
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Rowan engineers are developing a method to strengthen fibers—with lasers
Spring 2021
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Merck partners with Rowan to mentor undergraduates
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Rowan SWE and PSEG Develop Mentoring Partnership
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Rowan civil and environmental engineering head receives STEM civic leadership award
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Biomedical engineering major Gatha Adhikari works at the cellular level
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Rowan startup using AI to map brain tumors wins CSIT award
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Engineers test new pavements designed for military use
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Rowan awarded U-RISE research training grant for undergraduates
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Rowan students’ sepsis app advances to real-world testing
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Intelligent.com names Rowan’s Construction Management program among the best for 2021
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Rowan Engineering prof’s transportation project aims to connect residents, jobs
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In demand: Land surveying society backs new degree program at Rowan
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Rowan researcher wins Science Center award for cornea repair innovation
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Rowan engineering professor named KEEN Rising Star
Fall 2020
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ReGelTec, Inc., a Rowan Innovation Venture Fund investment, receives FDA breakthrough designation
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Building better engineers: ExEEd researchers work to innovate, save lives
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With EPA grant, Rowan chemical engineers work to minimize waste
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Air Force veteran soars in Rowan’s Materials Science & Engineering doctoral program
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AiCHE Honors Interim Dean, Dr. Stephanie Farrell with the Award for Service to Chemical Engineering Education
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Rowan Engineering CREATES ‘more than just pavements’
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Engineering faculty, students probe satellite-Bluetooth connection
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Rowan researchers find cost-effective method to cut greenhouse gas
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Navy, Rowan renew educational partnership
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Rowan engineers seek to revolutionize education using artificial intelligence
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Engineering program ranks #17 in nation
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Remote instruction: Pandemic leads to an educational evolution
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Rowan researchers work to ‘bioprint’ vocal cord implants
Summer 2020
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Rowan Engineering research aims to create self-healing materials
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Rowan researcher: Novel coronavirus could lead to ‘leaky’ blood-brain barrier
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Working toward a historic partnership with Williamson College
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Rowan engineers selected as finalists for QED Proof-of-Concept Program
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Filling a need: Rowan University, partners produce face masks
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ADVANCE grant uses science to increase diversity among STEM faculty
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Addressing sepsis deaths, medical start-up ChronoCare clinches Rohrer New Venture Competition
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Rowan researchers investigate COVID-19 questions
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Rowan faculty aim to create machines that can teach themselves
Spring 2020
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Rowan graduates first class of Engineering Entrepreneurship majors
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Commencement 2020: When life is hard, Crystal Macklin works harder
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Engineering team speeds production for new intubation barriers
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Rowan batteries boost protection for Cooper doctors
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Rowan engineer adapts scuba gear for medical use
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NSF Partnerships for Innovation grant, a Rowan first, funds new corneal adhesive
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Rowan engineers make intubation boxes for area hospitals
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Top honors: Biomedical engineering major named Goldwater Scholar
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Rowan University Develops Innovative AI to Help FAA Identify Rotorcraft Landing Sites
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Rowan faculty help educators around the world convert classes online
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Rowan shares designs, instructions for 3D-printed face mask
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RCA Heritage Program Museum at Rowan University
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Seeking face masks, medical school asks Rowan engineers for help
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With prestigious grant, CREATES researcher aims to reduce wrong-way driving fatalities
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Rowan engineering expert’s work among world’s top five for 2020
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New Jersey Health Foundation grants advance research
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Rowan University researchers awarded fellowships to Israel, building New Jersey-Israel connection