McKelvey School of Engineering

Rice University bioengineers and colleagues at Washington University and Duke University identified a protein nanostructure that plays a role in the cellular structure of certain microorganisms, paving the way toward more efficient biotechnological and biomedical applications.

Three WashU students have received the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, a prestigious award that honors students who conduct research in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering. The winners, all juniors, are Makenna Fluegel, Aidan Li and Sean Wang.

Graduate students in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University now can earn a graduate certificate in financial engineering.

Washington University researcher Hong Chen and her team developed a quality assurance protocol to ensure their guided focused ultrasound device and treatment functions safely and consistently.

Matthew Bersi, at the McKelvey School of Engineering, will use pioneering optics-based mechanical testing and imaging techniques to study the aorta with a five-year $575,000 CAREER award from the National Science Foundation.

Senior Alex McCormick won a national title in the 200 backstroke at the 2024 NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships March 23 in Greensboro, N.C. 

Seven Washington University in St. Louis faculty members have been named fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, joining 23 existing fellows at Washington University.

A team of Washington University researchers has received an award of up to $31 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health to develop a single-injection treatment for osteoarthritis that promotes tissue regeneration and restores joints.

The National Science Foundation has given a CAREER award to Nathaniel Huebsch, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis.

Marcus Foston, an associate professor of energy, environmental and chemical engineering at the McKelvey School of Engineering, is exploring how to add value to lignin, a type of polymer found in wood.