Case School of Engineering News

Remembering Tom Kicher, first dean of the Case School of Engineering

Former Dean Tom Kicher (CIT ’59; GRS ’62, mechanical engineering; GRS ’65, engineering), a long-serving faculty member and a shaper of the modern Case School of Engineering, died Feb. 19 at the age of 84. Widely known as the engineering school's elder statesman, Kicher joined “the Case family,” as he called it, as a student some 65 years ago and went on to serve the institution as a teacher, researcher, administrator and change agent.

3 things to know about E-Week at CWRU

Ever wondered how engineering plays into your daily life? Engineers design machinery, skyscrapers, public works and so much more—and you’ll be able to see their work on a smaller scale at Case Western Reserve University this week.

Spartan Showcase: Grace Yeung

From early-morning practices and treks up the “Elephant Stairs” to overcoming five knee injuries and four surgeries, Grace Yeung has pushed through plenty of struggles in her time as a student-athlete. Through them all, she’s considered competing as a Spartan to be a key component of her Case Western Reserve experience.

Science and suds: The chemistry of beer

Two teams of Case Western Reserve University chemical engineering PhD students recently walked away with a trio of top awards in a competition with dozens of other aspiring scientists—in brewing beer.

Helping cancer patients avoid excessive radiation

A Case Western Reserve University-led team of scientists has used artificial intelligence (AI) to identify which patients with certain head and neck cancers would benefit from reducing the intensity of treatments such as radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

2022 Think Showcase to highlight "Next Generation of Health"

President Eric W. Kaler and Provost Ben Vinson III invite members of the Case Western Reserve University community to attend the 2022 Think Showcase. This virtual event will begin on Feb. 1 with a panel on “Climate Change in Health” featuring Chemical Engineering's Burcu Gurkan.

Q&A with Suraj Mhatre, PhD

Suraj Mhatre, PhD (GRS ‘95, ‘97, chemical engineering) is a managing partner of the company he founded in 2008, MySupplyChainGroup. He attributes much of his success to guidance from his advisor and is paying tribute to his mentor by establishing the Dr. Coleman Brosilow and Dr. Suraj Mhatre Graduate Fellowship.