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SUMMARY:Chemical Engineering Spring Seminar Series: Dr. Christina Chan
DESCRIPTION:Role of microenvironment on mediating diseases\, DNA repair\, and lipid alterations \nOur group incorporates metabolic engineering and systems biology approaches in combination with biochemical and molecular biology measurements to identify targets and disease biomarkers. To modulate these targets and pathway we are concomitantly developing polymeric-based drug delivery systems. \nWe apply a multifaceted approach in investigating the role of soluble cues (e.g.\, elevated fatty acid levels\, PFAS) in the microenvironment on modulating the signaling and regulatory pathways that contribute to diseases. These extracellular signals are mainly in the form of soluble factors that activate intracellular signaling cascades that drive changes in the cell. Our group has identified that saturated fatty acids (i.e.\, palmitate)\, which are well studied for their roles in metabolism\, can also activate signaling pathways that affect proteostasis. Through biochemical and biophysical studies\, we found that palmitate binds directly to proteins involved in proteostasis to modulate their activity and downstream signaling to alter DNA repair\, which has implications on chemotolerance\, lipid profile\, and heart disease. \n\nChristina Chan is a University Distinguished Professor and Interim Chairperson of Chemical Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU). She also has appointments in the Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology\, Biomedical Engineering\, and Computer Science and Engineering. Prior to joining MSU in 2002\, she was a post-doctoral fellow at the Center for Engineering in Medicine at the Harvard Medical School. Chan earned her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. She spent 8 years in DuPont prior to returning to academia. Her laboratory applies a multifaceted approach in investigating the role of soluble cues in the microenvironment on modulating the signaling and regulatory pathways that contribute to diseases. To modulate these targets and pathways\, her laboratory is developing polymeric-based drug delivery systems as well as tissue engineering platforms that capitalize on how scaffolds\, cells\, and biologically active molecules interact to form functional tissues. Her group has published more than 165 journal articles\, reviews\, book chapters and reviewed conference papers. She was elected Fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)\, AIChE\, and AAAS.
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/chemical-engineering-spring-seminar-series-dr-christina-chan/
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SUMMARY:Breaking the Glass Lab
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Women’s History Month\, join us for a lunch and panel discussion on Breaking the Glass Lab: Understanding the Realities Faced by Women in STEM Higher Education. \nHosted by Bioengineering and Mechanical & Industrial Engineering. \nRegister
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/breaking-the-glass-lab/
LOCATION:Fenway Center\, 77 St. Stephen Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bioengineering":MAILTO:bioe@northeastern.edu
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SUMMARY:Chemical Engineering Spring Seminar Series: Dr. Michael Murrell
DESCRIPTION:Energetic Constraints on Biological Assembly and Motion \nOn small length-scales\, the mechanics of soft materials may be dominated by their interfacial properties as opposed to their bulk properties. These effects are described by equilibrium models of elasto-capillarity and wetting. In these models\, interfacial energies and bulk material properties are held constant. However\, in biological materials\, including living cells and tissues\, these properties are not constant\, but are ‘actively’ regulated and driven far from thermodynamic equilibrium. As a result\, the constraints on work produced during the various physical behaviors of the cell are unknown. Here\, by measurement of elasto-capillary effects during cell adhesion\, growth\, and motion\, we demonstrate that interfacial and bulk parameters violate equilibrium constraints and exhibit anomalous effects\, which depend upon a distance from equilibrium. However\, their anomalous properties are reciprocal\, and thus in combination reliably define energetic constraints on the production of work arbitrarily far from equilibrium. These results provide basic principles that govern biological assembly and behavior. \n\nMichael Murrell received his BS at Johns Hopkins University and his PhD at MIT. He then had a joint postdoctoral fellowship between the Institute for Biophysical Dynamics at the University of Chicago\, and the Institut Curie\, in Paris\, France. He now runs the Laboratory for Living Matter within the Systems Biology Institute at the Yale West Campus\, as part of the Biomedical Engineering and Physics Departments. His laboratory studies the non-equilibrium properties of biological systems\, as well as designs and engineers novel bio-inspired materials. His group comprises a diverse group of experimentalists\, computational scientists\, and theorists all driven to understand some of the most fundamental questions in biophysics.
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/chemical-engineering-spring-seminar-series-dr-michael-murrell/
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SUMMARY:Chemical Engineering Graduate Programs Open House
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend The Chemical Engineering Graduate Programs Open House on Tuesday\, March 5 from 10:00am-11:00am on Zoom! This is an exciting way to learn about the different programs and research areas from our Academic Coordinator and Associate Director of MS Programs. Come explore all the opportunities available in the Chemical Engineering department including co-op\, research\, and student groups! \nIf you are interested in applying\, Graduate School of Engineering admissions representatives can provide you with more information on the Double Husky Scholarship\, a 25% tuition discount for NU alumni\, and the Double Husky Quick Application. When you utilize this application\, you are not required to submit GRE scores\, letters of recommendation\, or an application fee. \nPlease join our Zoom session.
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/chemical-engineering-graduate-programs-open-house/
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SUMMARY:Chemical Engineering Spring Seminar Series: Jason E. Bara
DESCRIPTION:Sustainability through Plastic Upcycling and Molecular Design of Green Solvents \nThis talk will give overviews of two relatively new research areas in the group of Prof. Jason E. Bara. First\, efforts in plastic waste depolymerization and upcycling will be discussed with a focus on progress that is being made in two particularly challenging materials: poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) and polyurethanes (PU). As PVC is the 3rd-most produced plastic worldwide\, it is also very different than other commodity polyolefins including polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP). PVC offers unique opportunities for chemistry (via depolymerization and functionalization) as well as solubility behaviors which enable it to be fractionated which can be advantageous and enable new applications for waste PVC\, including 3D printing. Bara’s group is also developing a new process dubbed “imidazolysis” which can break down crosslinked PU materials with recovery of small molecules. With respect to the design of green solvents\, this talk will illustrate how Bara and collaborators are utilizing molecules with glycerol “skeletons” to tackle challenges in CO2 capture (including direct air capture (DAC))\, batteries\, plastic wastes\, additive manufacturing\, and extractions of lithium and other critical materials from dilute sources. \n\nJason received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He has authored more than 160 peer-reviewed research publications on the topics of separations\, ionic liquids\, polymer membranes\, and chemical process engineering. He has also been awarded 15 U.S. patents for new technologies developed in these areas. In recognition of his research\, he received the Permeance Prize for Mid-Career Excellence from the North American Membrane Society (NAMS) (2024)\, Early Career Fellow from the Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Division of ACS (2021)\, the Membranes (MDPI) Young Investigator Award (2020) and the FRI/John G. Kunesh Award from the Separations Division of AIChE (2015). Jason has also been recognized for his contributions to chemical engineering education as the 2018 recipient of the Ray W. Fahien Award from ASEE and the 2017 recipient of the David Himmelblau Award for Innovations in Computer-Based Chemical Engineering Education Award from AIChE. \nZoom Link
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/chemical-engineering-spring-seminar-series-jason-e-bara/
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SUMMARY:National Engineers Week: Rewrite the Code - Ignite Innovation with Inclusivity through the Power of Psychological Safety
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chat on the Power of Psychological Safety with Award-Winning Engineer and Industry Consultant Dr. Mark McBride-Wright and Northeastern’s College of Engineering Dean Gregory Abowd. \n\nLearn how inclusivity in the workplace and beyond can ensure mental and physical safety.\nUnderstand how to use DEI to maximize skillsets.\nExplore impactful case studies increasing representation of minoritized groups in engineering.\nDiscover DEI strategies to enhance productivity and safety in teams.\nTransform the way you lead in all areas of your life.\n\n  \nDate: Wednesday\, February 21\, 2024 \nTime: 12 noon—1:30 p.m.\, ET\, Doors open at 11:30 a.m.\, Complimentary Lunch. \nPlace: Northeastern University\, Fenway Center (77 St Stephen St\, Boston\, MA 02115) and Virtual \nWho: Students\, Faculty\, and Staff\, engineers and non-engineers across Northeastern and other universities \n  \nDr. Mark McBride-Wright is Founder and Managing Director of EqualEngineers\, a company offering a wide array of diversity & inclusion consultancy and training services for corporations\, as well as creative events. He has worked with many Fortune 50 companies. \nAs a recognized diversity and inclusion leader\, he is the recipient of the prestigious Rooke Award from the Royal Academy of Engineering in July 2022 for his work in promoting in engineering to the public. In June 2023\, he was awarded an MBE for services to Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion in the King’s Birthday Honours. He is a Visiting Professor of Inclusive Engineering Leadership at University College London\, and author of the book\, The SAFE Leader© (due for release in March 2024). \nRegister \nEngineers Week
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/national-engineers-week-rewrite-the-code-ignite-innovation-with-inclusivity-through-the-power-of-psychological-safety/
LOCATION:Fenway Center\, 77 St. Stephen Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chemical Engineering Spring Seminar Series: Prashun Gorai
DESCRIPTION:A Journey from Atoms to Materials: Designing Functional Materials for Energy and Microelectronics \nTechnological developments often rely on specifically designed materials and molecules. The increasing pace of technology development\, coupled with rising energy needs and climate challenges\, requires faster approaches for materials discovery. Historically\, materials have been discovered by trial-and-error approaches that rely on chemical intuition. Designing materials with tailored properties is challenging because of the astronomical number of possible compounds and structures\, and materials behaviors that do not adhere to standard chemical intuition. \nComputations have made great strides in accelerating materials development\, but many challenges remain. We are addressing some of these challenges\, including inverse materials design and bridging the gap between theoretical predictions and real materials. In this talk\, I will share examples from our work on the computational discovery and design of functional materials\, as well as modeling of defect and doping properties of semiconductors. \n\nDr. Prashun Gorai is a research assistant professor at the Colorado School of Mines (CSM) with a joint appointment at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from IIT Madras (India)\, and his PhD\, also in Chemical Engineering\, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was a postdoctoral fellow at CSM and NREL between 2014-2017. His research team uses quantum-chemical calculations\, high-throughput computing\, and machine learning to discover and design functional materials for energy conversion and storage\, and next-generation microelectronics. The International Thermoelectric Society awarded him the Young Investigator Award in 2022 and the Royal Society of Chemistry (Materials Horizons) recognized him as an Emerging Investigator in 2020. He is a recipient of the Chemistry of Materials Lectureship and Best Paper Award 2023.
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/chemical-engineering-spring-seminar-series-prashun-gorai/
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SUMMARY:Chemical Engineering Spring Seminar Series: Adam Caparco
DESCRIPTION:Protein-based materials for sustainable bioprocesses \nProtein materials\, whose function can be programmed by their amino acid sequence\, possess the potential to address many societal challenges by providing a sustainable and biocompatible alternative to many traditional materials. As an example\, the enhancement of enzymes for biocatalysis serves as a gateway for more sustainable chemical manufacturing. I will demonstrate that by designing an enzyme to fuse to a solid support material\, we can vastly improve its stability and recover the material between reactions for multiple uses. Protein materials also serve as a platform for targeted delivery in medicine and agriculture. I will show that by transforming inactivated plant viruses into spherical nanoparticles for encapsulation\, hydrophobic agrochemicals can be delivered through the soil and paralyze roundworms for pest management with high efficacy. \n\nAdam Caparco\, Ph.D. is a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California\, San Diego in the Department of NanoEngineering. His research under Prof. Nicole Steinmetz is funded by a USDA NIFA fellowship and is focused on using plant virus nanoparticles as agricultural delivery systems for pest management and genetic engineering of plants. Prior to this position\, Dr. Caparco completed his doctoral work in Biomolecular Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology under Profs. Julie Champion and Andreas Bommarius\, where he focused on using self-assembled protein materials for sustainable biocatalysis. During his doctoral studies\, he was awarded a STEM Chateaubriand fellowship and worked with bioinformaticians and biochemists at Genoscope in France. As an undergraduate\, Dr. Caparco studied Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California\, Los Angeles.
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/chemical-engineering-spring-seminar-series-adam-caparco/
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SUMMARY:Chemical Engineering Spring Seminar Series: Angela Chen
DESCRIPTION:Engineering Microbial Communication for Sustainable Agriculture \nAgriculture and the global food system accounts for ~30% of greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore\, developing sustainable agricultural technologies is essential for combating and mitigating the effects of climate change. Microbes like bacteria and fungi play pivotal roles in agriculture and food security through complex interactions with plant hosts\, other microorganisms\, and their surroundings. Consequently\, my research aims to investigate how these inter-species and cross-kingdom relationships could be ideal engineering targets for addressing current agricultural challenges. In this seminar\, I will present my work showcasing the power of RNA and nanotechnology in manipulating microbial interactions with the environment and plant hosts. In the first part of my talk\, I will examine how microbes respond to environmental stresses and the use of regulatory RNAs as a genetic platform to manipulate bacterial metal reduction capabilities for the biosynthesis of nanoparticles with unique and enhanced functionality. Following this\, I will then discuss host-microbe interactions and how exploiting RNA-based communication between fungal pathogens and plant hosts can inform next-generation\, nanoparticle-based strategies for plant disease control. Together\, these studies illustrate how understanding and controlling microbial communication will pave the way for new sustainable strategies for reducing agricultural chemical dependence\, improving plant health\, and enabling bioremediation technologies. \n\nAngela Chen is a USDA-NIFA AFRI Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology at UC Riverside. Under Prof. Hailing Jin\, she investigates the mechanisms of cross-kingdom RNA trafficking between plants and fungal pathogens to develop nanomaterials for RNAi-based disease control. Prior to UC Riverside\, she received her B.S. in chemical engineering from the Ohio State University and her M.S. and Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. As an NSF Graduate Research Fellow with Profs. Lydia Contreras and Benjamin Keitz\, she focused on engineering regulatory RNAs in extremophilic bacteria to control bacterial stress response for materials science applications. Outside of research\, Angela is passionate about educating and empowering the next generation of engineers\, having earned a Graduate Certification in Engineering Education. She is also the President of the Riverside Postdoctoral Association\, where she leads initiatives focused on supporting postdocs and broadening STEM access through the creation of diverse and inclusive academic environments.
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/chemical-engineering-spring-seminar-series-angela-chen/
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SUMMARY:Chemical Engineering Spring Seminar Series: Leslie Shor
DESCRIPTION:The “Root” of the Nexus: Soil-Based Biotechnology for a Sustainable Future \nThe function of any biological system depends on local environmental conditions. For bacterial systems\, micro-scale structures including the chemical properties and physical topography of surfaces\, micro-scale chemical gradients\, and patterns of biological distribution impact the diversity\, abundance\, and activity of microbial communities. However\, conventional microbial culture systems do not faithfully emulate microbial habitats; thus\, also cannot reflect realistic functionality of microbial systems. The Shor lab designs\, builds\, and operates emulated microbial habitats to better understand microbial system function. Recent applications include soil-emulating micromodels to accelerate the development of agriculture biotechnology. Emulated soil micromodels (ESMs) systematically replicate physical\, chemical\, and biological features while at the same time enabling direct\, real-time observation of biological responses. ESMs enable systematic hypothesis-driven research of rhizosphere processes and make the development of agriculture biotechnology less time-consuming\, expensive\, and difficult. Our work has shown that the microbe-extracellular matrix system in porous media can double evaporative resistance and dramatically improve system resiliency\, but this functionality is only realized in realistic pore-scale geometries. We have also used ESMs to screen microbes for sustainable agriculture applications and shown viable performance in subsequent full-scale testing. With the loom of climate change and its increasing demands on our water and food systems\, there will be rapidly-increasing demand for more productive and cost-effective sustainable agriculture technology\, including food production technology that also provides reliable and safe terrestrial carbon sequestration. This talk will illustrate how fundamental chemical engineering concepts and methods applied to soils can make important contributions towards a more sustainable future. \n\nLeslie Shor mentors an interdisciplinary team working at the intersection of chemical engineering\, microbiology\, and advanced manufacturing. The focus of her research work is developing biotechnology based on soil microbes to enhance sustainable food production.\nShe is the PI of an EFRI project on separation and elimination of microplastics from treated wastewater effluent. She is active in education\, mentoring\, and outreach initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in STEM and enhancing human welfare through high-tech innovation. Shor earned her BA in Environmental Sciences and Chemistry (double-major) from the University of Virginia\, and her PhD in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering from Rutgers University. Prior to coming to UConn\, she was a research assistant professor at Vanderbilt University. In 2018 she spent six months at the University of Adelaide in South Australia as a visiting faculty member in the School of Chemical Engineering.
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/chemical-engineering-spring-seminar-series-leslie-shor/
LOCATION:102 ISEC\, 360 Huntington Ave\, 102 ISEC\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chemical Engineering Spring Seminar Series: Benjamin Decardi-Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Optimal Control as a Catalyst for Smart and Sustainable Systems \nSustainability is crucial in modern engineering\, particularly in chemical and biological systems. It involves the use of sustainable resources and the development of environmentally friendly\, smart\, and efficient systems that minimize waste and optimize resource use. Central to engineering smart\, sustainable systems is optimal control. However\, integrating optimal control technologies into these systems is challenging due to the complexity of managing large-scale\, constrained\, nonlinear\, and interconnected subsystems\, particularly under uncertain conditions. In this talk\, I will introduce a series of optimal control technologies that contribute to smarter and more efficient systems\, enhancing their sustainability. Specifically\, I will discuss the development and application of (1) model predictive control and (2) reinforcement learning\, which are instrumental in engineering systems that use minimal resources and generate less waste. I will also demonstrate how optimal control is pivotal in advancing sustainable food production in urban areas through the integration of renewable energy and efficient resource management. These advances in optimal control are critical in developing smart\, sustainable systems and are essential for a sustainable future. \n\nBenjamin Decardi-Nelson is an Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellow in Systems Engineering at Cornell University. Benjamin’s research interest in Process Systems Engineering centers around developing novel computational tools to improve the analysis\, design and control of complex processes and systems\, with the overarching goal of sustainability. Prior to joining Cornell\, he earned his PhD in Process Control from the University of Alberta\, where he developed efficient algorithms and large-scale optimization models for integrated real-time economic optimization and advanced process control of nonlinear process systems. At Cornell\, Benjamin integrates biology-informed AI with optimization to decarbonize future food systems through implicit learning of plant-environment interactions\, and renewable energy integration. His work has been recognized by the Schmidt AI in Science postdoctoral fellowship\, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) postdoctoral fellowship\, among others.
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/chemical-engineering-spring-seminar-series-benjamin-decardi-nelson/
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SUMMARY:ChemE Department Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join Chair and Professor Rebecca Willits of the Chemical Engineering Department as she provides updates and information about classes and the Department of Chemical Engineering.
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/cheme-department-town-hall/
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SUMMARY:Chemical Engineering Spring Seminar Series: Professor Bryan James
DESCRIPTION:Design strategies to minimize the environmental impacts of plastic products \nCombatting the existential threats of climate change and pollution requires circularizing and decarbonizing material lifecycles\, reducing persistence\, and eliminating the toxicity of products and processes. Plastics\, the combination of polymer and chemical additives\, contribute significantly to both threats. Despite these harms\, plastics are crucial materials for modern society. In their recent report\, the U.S. National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine identified material and product design as one of six key interventions to tackle plastic pollution. With this charge\, I will demonstrate how combining concepts learned from the last decade of plastic pollution research with established material selection practices resulted in a quantitative\, multi-dimensional framework for use during product design to minimize the environmental impacts of plastic. By taking this approach\, a sustainability metric was developed for the design of plastic products with low environmental persistence and uncompromised performance. Applying this methodology to commonly littered plastic products (drinking straws and coffee cup lids) demonstrated that accounting for persistence in product design could reduce the societal impacts of plastic pollution by hundreds of millions of dollars for a single product. My findings identify the materials and their properties that deserve development\, adoption\, and investment to create functional and less environmentally impactful plastic products. \n\nDr. Bryan D. James is a Postdoctoral Investigator at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). As part of an interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers within WHOI’s Microplastics Initiative\, his postdoctoral research focuses on understanding the fate\, persistence\, and toxicity of plastic in the ocean to inform the rational design of next-generation materials that are safe for people and the planet. Through this work\, Bryan has collaborated globally with academic colleagues\, NGOs\, and industrial partners and regularly engages with K-12 educators\, mentors community college students\, and advises policymakers. Bryan received his B.A.Sc. in materials engineering from the University of Toronto and his Ph.D. in materials science and engineering from the University of Florida (UF). At UF\, as an NIH F31 Predoctoral Fellow under the mentorship of Prof. Josephine Allen\, Bryan pioneered the use of nucleic acid-collagen complexes for hard and soft tissue engineering and championed investigating sex as a biological variable in biomaterials research\, identifying mechanobiological sex differences in vascular cells. Bryan has been recognized with multiple early career honors and awards\, including being named a Rising Star in Engineering in Health\, a CAS Future Leader\, a DYSS speaker\, and an ACS PMSE Future Faculty Scholar.
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/chemical-engineering-spring-seminar-series-professor-bryan-james/
LOCATION:103 Churchill\, 103 Churchill Hall\, 360 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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SUMMARY:CHE PhD Dissertation Defense: Shicheng Yang
DESCRIPTION:PhD Dissertation Defense: Drug Delivery Systems in Oncology: From Polymeric Implants to Nanomedicine Approaches \nShicheng Yang \nLocation: Hastings Hall 107 & Zoom \nAbstract: Molecular inhibitors\, including PARP inhibitor talazoparib\, CDK inhibitor dinaciclib\, and docetaxel\, are critical in precision cancer therapy\, offering novel therapeutic options for a range of cancers. While demonstrating potent activity as monotherapy or in combination in both preclinical and clinical settings\, challenges such as drug resistance and off-target toxicity persist with these small molecule drugs. To mitigate these issues\, innovative formulation strategies using implants or nanoparticles have been explored. These formulations are designed to alter drug uptake pathways\, resist the emergence of drug resistance\, and minimize direct contact with healthy tissues\, thereby reducing toxicity. This thesis encompasses several nanotechnology approaches in formulating chemotherapy agents and their application across various cancers\, including breast\, ovarian\, pancreatic\, lung\, and prostate. \nIn the context of ovarian cancer\, known for its high mortality rate within the realm of female reproductive system cancers\, more than 15% of cases involve defective BRCA-mediated homologous recombination repair pathways. Talazoparib\, a PARP inhibitor\, has been hindered in its clinical application due to severe systemic side effects. The development of a novel TLZ-loaded PLGA implant (InCeT-TLZ) is reported\, designed for sustained release over 25 days directly into the peritoneal cavity\, targeting BRCA-mutated metastatic ovarian cancer. Results from in vivo experiments indicated a doubling of survival in the InCeT-TLZ treated group compared to controls\, with no significant toxicity observed in surrounding peritoneal organs. This suggests that localized and sustained delivery of Talazoparib can enhance therapeutic efficacy without significant toxicity. Additionally\, the potential of combining CKD inhibitor and PI3K inhibitor with InCeT-TLZ to counteract acquired PARPi resistance was demonstrated in vitro\, indicating a promising approach for enhanced ovarian cancer treatment. \nWhile the biodegradable PLGA implants showed potency\, the conventional solvent-based fabrication methods used to synthesize these implants\, however\, the use of toxic organic solvent and its safety issue pose difficulties for translation to clinical use. To address these challenges\, a scalable\, solvent-free hot-melt extrusion process was introduced for producing PLGA implants iii with docetaxel. This process ensures uniform dispersion of clinically relevant concentrations of the drug without requiring organic solvents. Results showed the bioactivity of incapsulated docetaxel was maintained during fabrication and controlled degradation\, enhancing tumor growth inhibition capabilities both in vitro and in vivo. The implants\, when used intratumorally\, act as both radiosensitizers and continuous chemotherapy sources\, suitable for scale-up in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). \nFurthermore\, the combination of talazoparib and dinaciclib has been studied to overcome PARPi resistance in tumors. The short blood circulation time of dinaciclib and the high toxicity of combination therapies pose significant challenges. Nanomedicine formulations have been developed to address these issues\, creating a nano-cocktail of talazoparib (nTLZ) and dinaciclib (nDCB) to enhance therapeutic efficacy at lower doses. The study showed that these nanoformulations effectively infiltrate tumor cells\, with synergistic effects observed in both BRCAmutant and BRCA wild-type cancer strains\, particularly sensitizing BRCA wild-type cells to PARPi therapy. This approach demonstrates the potential of nanoformulations in broadening the applicability and enhancing the efficacy of combination cancer therapies.
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/che-phd-dissertation-defense-shicheng-yang/
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SUMMARY:CHE PhD Dissertation Defense: Jiaming Xu
DESCRIPTION:PhD Dissertation Defense: Molecular simulations of confined deep eutectic solvents for gas separations and liposomes for drug delivery \nLocation: ISEC 332 & Microsoft Teams \nAbstract: This dissertation leverages molecular dynamics simulations to explore the properties of nanoscale materials and interfaces involving gases\, liquids and solids\, traversing the realms of environmental and biological science. This work not only demonstrates the expansive applicability of MD simulations across various scientific disciplines but also highlights their capability to provide profound insights into diverse scientific phenomena. In the segment dedicated to deep eutectic solvents\, our study investigates the behavior of ethaline (mixtures of choline chloride with ethylene glycol at different molar ratios) confined in graphite and titania (rutile) slit pores\, measuring 2 nm and 5 nm in width. This research aims to address the high viscosity issue prevalent in these solvents when saturated with CO2. The results reveal that modifications in the ethylene glycol ratio\, variations in pore sizes\, and the choice of pore wall materials significantly affect the efficiency of CO2/CH4 separation. These findings offer a deeper understanding of how molecular interactions and structural changes in confined spaces can influence the physical properties of DES. \nThe dissertation also delves into the domain of liposomes (nanoparticles formed by a lipid bilayer encapsulating an aqueous core)\, examining the influence of lipid composition and the integration of two distinct small-molecule hydrophobic drugs on their mechanical\, spatial\, and fluid properties. The study encompasses an analysis of the effects of acyl chain saturation and length\, diverse lipid headgroups\, and drug incorporation. Experimental validations\, conducted in collaboration with Prof. Auguste’s laboratory\, support our simulation findings. We discovered that lipids with short-saturated acyl chains and varied headgroups alter the lipid bilayer packing\, resulting in decreased liposome stiffness\, which has been shown promoted drug delivery efficiency. Additionally\, specific drug substances were observed to lower interaction energies within the lipid matrix\, which consequently reduces stiffness and enhances lipid molecule diffusion. This segment of the dissertation provides crucial insights into the design of liposomal formulations\, particularly for drug delivery purposes\, by demonstrating how lipid structure and drug interactions can be manipulated to optimize liposome properties. Overall\, this dissertation underscores the versatility of molecular dynamics simulations in elucidating complex material behaviors and offers valuable contributions to the various engineering fields.
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/che-phd-dissertation-defense-jiaming-xu/
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SUMMARY:Chemical Engineering Spring Seminar Series: Professor Hongfei Lin
DESCRIPTION:Towards Holistic Approach for Decarbonizing Energy System \nDecarbonizing the energy system is essential for mitigating climate change by replacing fossil fuels with alternative sources emitting significantly less carbon dioxide. Recognizing that no single alternative energy source can meet global demand\, our approach involves utilizing multiple sources for a future carbon-neutral energy system. We focus on developing highly selective and efficient catalytic processes to convert diverse carbon feedstocks\, including renewable and waste carbons. In this seminar\, I will showcase our groundbreaking biphasic tandem catalytic processes\, achieving exceptional carbon-atom efficiencies in converting renewable biomass into biofuels. Additionally\, our innovative sequential catalytic process enables highly selective deconstruction of mixed waste plastics into valuable monomers and fuels. The presentation will also delve into the synergy of integrating direct air capture of CO2 for its utilization in producing value-added carbon-neutral products. Ultimately\, our research aims to implement a holistic approach\, decarbonizing the energy system\, and establishing a sustainable supply of low-carbon intensity chemicals\, materials\, and fuels from renewable and waste carbon resources. \n\nDr. Hongfei Lin is a Professor at the Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering at Washington State University and Chief Scientist in the Energy and Environment Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. He earned his B.E. and M.S. degrees from Tsinghua University\, completed his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at Louisiana State University\, and further honed his expertise as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California\, Santa Barbara. With nearly two decades of multidisciplinary research experience\, Dr. Lin focuses on catalysis and sustainability\, particularly in developing novel catalytic processes to derive value-added fuels and chemicals from renewable and waste carbon resources. His commitment to a sustainable\, low-carbon\, circular economy is evident through his numerous publications\, multiple patents\, and extensive support from entities such as DOE\, NSF\, and USDA. Dr. Lin actively contributes to the academic community\, serving on the international advisory board of Energy Technology\, the editorial board of Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials\, and previously as the Program Chair of the Energy and Fuels Division of the American Chemical Society.
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/chemical-engineering-spring-seminar-series-professor-hongfei-lin/
LOCATION:103 Churchill\, 103 Churchill Hall\, 360 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:use the department, audience, and topic lists
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SUMMARY:Ignorance Is Bliss: A Career Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:  \nDean Gregory D. Abowd will present his SIGCHI Lifetime Research Award Acceptance Lecture \nDate: Tues.\, June 13\, 2023 \nTime: 5:30 to 7:15 PM\, reception following Dean Abowd’s talk \nPlace: In-Person and Livestream\nBostonCHI meeting at Northeastern University in ISEC Auditorium (102 ISEC)\, and reception in ISEC Atrium \nRegistration is appreciated but not required. View BostonCHI for more information. \nPresentation Abstract: In 1988\, as a graduate student grappling to find a research identity\, Gregory D. Abowd accidentally discovered the field of Human Computer Interaction (HCI). Over the past 35 years\, he pursued a passion for applying the tools and techniques of computing to uncover how the human experience with technology can be understood and transformed. That leap into HCI was just the first of a number of leaps of faith. Abowd’s career has been a series of shifting research agendas\, each one inspired by some life events. In all cases\, he was buoyed by a bevy of talented and supportive colleagues\, advisors and advisees alike\, who gave him the courage to jump into a research topic that he didn’t know much about. That “ignorance” has allowed him to be more fearless than he had the right to be. In this talk\, Abowd will reflect on his professional journey\, hoping to inspire others to dispel fear of the unknown and unlock their potential. Life\, like research\, is best when shared with others whom you can respect and befriend. \n—————————————— \nGregory D. Abowd\, dean of the College of Engineering and professor of electrical and computer engineering at Northeastern University\, has received the Lifetime Research Award from the Association for Computing Machinery’s (ACM) Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction (SIGCHI). The award is presented to individuals for “the best\, most fundamental\, and influential research contributions to the study of human-computer interaction (HCI)” and is awarded for a lifetime of innovation and leadership. \n 
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/ignorance-is-bliss-a-career-retrospective/
LOCATION:102 ISEC\, 360 Huntington Ave\, 102 ISEC\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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SUMMARY:Research Spotlight: Chemical Engineering
DESCRIPTION:The College of Engineering is excited to host a Research Spotlight: Chemical Engineering event on May 16\, 2023\, at 10:00am ET.  We’d love to see you there. \nAs a Research 1 university\, Northeastern University students are exposed to some of the highest-quality research offerings in the United States. In this webinar\, our Chemical Engineering faculty members will walk you through their current research projects and offer insight on how current students may have the opportunity to be involved in those research projects during their time in the program.   \n  Topics this event will cover include: \n\nFaculty Introduction:  Faculty will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and their role with graduate students.\nFaculty Projects:  Faculty will introduce their projects and outline the works of their labs with specific attention to their research thrusts. \nHow to Participate: Attendees will learn how they can be involved in research at the academic and co-curricular levels.\n\nReserve your spot today and join us on May 16\, 2023\, at 10:00am ET.  
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/research-spotlight-chemical-engineering/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T190000
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SUMMARY:PlusOne Information Session
DESCRIPTION:LEARN ABOUT THE PLUSONE ACCELERATED MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAM \nA master’s degree can provide you an additional level of expertise in an area aligned with your career goals. As a currently enrolled Bachelor of Science (BS) student in the College of Engineering at Northeastern\, you have the opportunity to earn a Master of Science degree (MS) in an accelerated time period with the PlusOne program. Once accepted into the program in an approved PlusOne pathway\, which is a BS and MS PlusOne combination\, you can earn an MS degree with\, in most cases\, just one extra year of study beyond your undergraduate degree program. \nIn this virtual information session\, College of Engineering undergraduate and graduate academic advisors will provide an overview of the PlusOne program to give you the knowledge and next steps to take advantage of the program if you choose. \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN: \n\nWhat is PlusOne\nBenefits of the program\nEligibility\nCo-op considerations\nFinancial considerations\nSelecting your pathway\nAcademic advising resources\nTimeline to apply\nThe application process\nCourse registration\nTransitioning to graduate school\n\nZoom
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/plusone-information-session-4/
ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate School of Engineering":MAILTO:coe-gradadmissions@northeastern.edu
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SUMMARY:COE PhD Research Expo
DESCRIPTION:The College of Engineering is excited to announce the fifth annual COE PhD Research Expo\, and we invite all COE PhD students to submit a poster abstract. The expo is an excellent opportunity for your students to highlight their research and gain presentation experience before RISE. \nEvent:   COE PhD Research Expo\nDate:     Monday\, February 27\, 2023\nTime:    1:00pm – 3:00pm\nPlace:    McLeod Suites – Curry Student Center \nThe expo will take place following National Engineer’s Week. \nStudent Abstracts: \nPlease encourage your PhD students to submit poster abstracts by February 10\, 2023. The COE Communications Lab will offer interested students a poster preparation and presentation workshop early February. We will send details of the workshop to students soon. \nFaculty Judges: \nWe are looking for around ten faculty members to serve as judges. If you are available to judge between 1:30pm and 3:00pm on Monday\, February 27th please reach out to Taryn Urbanus (t.urbanus@northeastern.edu) by Friday\, February 17th. \n 
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/coe-phd-research-expo/
LOCATION:Curry Student Center\, 360 Huntington Ave.\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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SUMMARY:Engineers Week: Fireside Chat – Break the Mold! Think Beyond Technology to Make an Impact in Unimaginable Ways
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Award-Winning Engineer and Commentator Dr. Shini Somara and Dean Gregory Abowd \nThink about engineering in a completely different way. Engineering is all around us and involves technology and beyond to solve the complex challenges of the world. Engineering is for everyone\, and everyone is for engineering! Dr. Somara has been featured on Crash Course\, BBC World\, Discovery Channel\, and more. Get ready for an engaging\, out-of-the-box session! \nWhen: Wed.\, February 22\, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.) \nReception to follow with refreshments – opportunity to meet and network with Dr. Somara and Dean Abowd \nWhere: 17th Floor of East Village \nWho: For engineers and non-engineers (undergraduate\, graduate\, and high school students) \nRegister at: https://neweek.sites.northeastern.edu/
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/break-the-mold-think-beyond-technology-to-make-an-impact-in-unimaginable-ways/
LOCATION:East Village\, 17th floor\, 360 Huntington Ave\, East Village 17th floor\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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SUMMARY:Engineers Week: Cookies with the Dean
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating our COE students! Opportunity to meet and talk to Dean Gregory Abowd. Enjoy snacks (popcorn\, pretzels\, various desserts\, hot chocolate)\, free swag\, and photo booths! \nWhen: Tuesday\, February 21\, 5:30-7:30 p.m. \nWhere: Robinson Quad Bamboo & Industry Tents (near Mugar Life Sciences Building – 330 Huntington Ave) \nWho: COE students
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/engineers-week-cookies-with-the-dean/
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SUMMARY:How green hydrogen is made
DESCRIPTION:ChE Seminar Series Presents: \nMarc T.M. Koper \nLeiden Institute of Chemistry \nLeiden University\, Leiden\, The Netherlands \nAbstract:  \nThe electrocatalytic production of hydrogen through water splitting is a necessary approach for storing (excess) renewable electricity as chemical energy in fuels\, and for making green hydrogen as a building block for the chemical industry. Here\, I will discuss recent advances and challenges in the mechanistic understanding of electrochemical H2 formation. Specifically\, I will show that H2O activation is influenced by an intricate interplay between surface structure (both on the nano- and on the mesoscale)\, electrolyte effects (pH\, ion effects) and mass transport conditions. This complex interplay is currently still far from being completely understood. \nBio: \nMarc Koper is Professor of Surface Chemistry and Catalysis at Leiden University\, The Netherlands. He received his PhD degree (1994) from Utrecht University (The Netherlands) with a thesis on nonlinear dynamics and oscillations in electrochemistry. He was an EU Marie Curie postdoctoral fellow at the University of Ulm (Germany) and a Fellow of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) at Eindhoven University of Technology\, before moving to Leiden University in 2005. His research in Leiden focuses on fundamental aspects of electrocatalysis\, theoretical and computational electrochemistry\, and electrochemical surface science\, in relation to renewable energy and chemistry. He has received various national and international awards\, among which the Spinoza Prize of the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (2021)\, Allen J. Bard Award for Electrochemical Science of The Electrochemical Society (2020)\, the Netherlands Catalysis and Chemistry Award (2019)\, and the Faraday Medal (2017) from the Royal Society of Chemistry. He is currently President of the International Society of Electrochemistry.
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/how-green-hydrogen-is-made/
LOCATION:236 Richards\, 360 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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SUMMARY:First Year Engineering Expo
DESCRIPTION:Please come to the Curry Student Center indoor quad and pit on Friday\, December 2nd to see Northeastern’s First-Year Engineering Students’ inventive projects\, games\, and exhibits. \nStudents will showcase original board games\, interactive projects geared to teach children sustainability concepts\, and prolific prototypes to help solve a wide range of problems. \nEach project applies the engineering concepts introduced this past semester\, which includes the Engineering Design Process\, Solidworks\, AutoCAD\, Programming with C++ and Matlab\, and controlling microelectronics with Arduino.
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/first-year-engineering-expo-3/
LOCATION:Curry Student Center\, 360 Huntington Ave.\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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SUMMARY:Leveraging the Natural Cellular and Biomolecular Interactions in Blood for the Design of Targeted\, Anti-Inflammatory Particle Therapeutics
DESCRIPTION:ChE Seminar Series Presents:  \nDr. Omolola (Lola) Eniola-Adefeso \nAssociate Dean for Graduate and Professional Education in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor \nAbstract:  \nVascular-targeted particle therapeutics offer the possibility of increased drug effectiveness while minimizing side effects often associated with systemic drug administration. Factors that influence the likelihood of targeted particle therapeutics to reach the vascular wall are the ability to identify: 1) a disease-specific target\, 2) the appropriate drug carrier type and geometry for efficient interaction with the vascular wall\, and 3) a drug-carrier combination that allows for the desired release of the targeted therapeutics. Our work focuses on probing the role of particle geometry\, material chemistry\, and blood rheology/dynamics on the ability of vascular-targeted drug carriers to interact with the blood vessel wall – an important consideration that will control the effectiveness of drug targeting regardless of the targeted disease or delivered therapeutically. This presentation will highlight the carrier-blood cell interactions that affect drug carrier binding to the vascular wall and alter critical neutrophil functions in disease. The talk will present the material design parameters for optimal drug carriers’ design for active and passive use in treating acute lung injury and other inflammatory diseases. \nBio: \nDr. Omolola (Lola) Eniola-Adefeso is the University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor of Chemical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering and the Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Education in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.  She received a doctoral degree (2004) in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. She was a postdoctoral associate in the Pediatrics/Leukocyte Biology at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Eniola-Adefeso joined the faculty of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan in 2006\, where she runs the Cell Adhesion and Drug Delivery Laboratory.   Since she arrived at Michigan\, Dr. Eniola-Adefeso has received several honors and awards\, including the NSF CAREER Award\, American Heart Association Innovator Award\, and most recently\, the BMES MIDCAREER Award. She is a fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) and the Biomedical Engineering Society and serves as Deputy Editor for Science Advances. Her research is currently funded by multiple grants from the NIH NHLBI\, American Heart Association\, and the National Science Foundation. \n 
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/leveraging-the-natural-cellular-and-biomolecular-interactions-in-blood-for-the-design-of-targeted-anti-inflammatory-particle-therapeutics/
LOCATION:236 Richards\, 360 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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SUMMARY:Engineered cellular models to explore human disease heterogeneity
DESCRIPTION:ChE Seminar Series Presents:  \nAlison McGuigan\, PhD \nProfessor\, Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry\, University of Toronto \nAbstract: \nEx vivo culture models provide powerful tools to interrogate the role of tumour heterogeneity in human cancers. Patient-derived organoids (PDOs) are emerging as powerful models to capture the genetic heterogeneity of human tumors. However\, extrinsic factors present in the tumor microenvironment (TME) of a tumour\, such as the presence of stromal cells and gradients of small molecules such as oxygen\, also affect cancer phenotype and response to therapy. This talk will describe tissue-engineered platforms we have developed 1) to enable controlled assembly and disassembly of organoid structures to study the impact of both genetic and microenvironmental heterogeneity on tumor cell behavior and 2) to explore tumour microenvironment remodelling\, heterogeneity in response to therapy\, and potential to re-grow after therapy. \nBio: \nDr. Alison McGuigan is a Professor in Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry and the Institute for Biomedical Engineering at University of Toronto. She obtained her undergraduate degree from University of Oxford\, her PhD from University of Toronto working\, and completed Post Doctoral Fellowships at Harvard University and Stanford School of Medicine. Dr. McGuigan research group is focused on the engineering of tissue models to explore mechanisms of disease and regeneration. Dr. McGuigan has established strategies to generate multi-component tissue systems with specified organization. Furthermore\, she has pioneered the design of tissue platforms for smart data acquisition\, with a focus on stratifying heterogeneous bulk data by cell population\, by spatial location\, or by time. In recognition of Dr. McGuigan’s work she has received numerous awards including the 2013 TERMIS-AM Young Investigator Award\, and the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering Hatch Innovation Award. In 2018 was elected to the Royal Society of Canada-College of New Scholars\, Artists and Scientists and in 2022 she was elected a Fellow of TERM by the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society. She serves on the executive leadership team of CFREF Medicine by Design program and on the Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine (CCRM) incubation and outreach committee.
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/engineered-cellular-models-to-explore-human-disease-heterogeneity/
LOCATION:236 Richards\, 360 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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SUMMARY:Modular and Composite Approaches to Engineering Challenging Tissues with Polysaccharide Materials
DESCRIPTION:ChE Seminar Series Presents: \nHoward W.T. Matthew\, PhD \nProfessor\, Chemical Engineering\, Wayne State University \nAbstract: \nPolysaccharides have long been recognized as polymeric materials with an array of properties that have made them indispensable for applications ranging from adhesives to property-enhancing nanomaterials.  As a result\, they have found wide acceptance as food and drug additives.  Over the past thirty years\, a growing body of work has served to raise their profile as effectors and modulators of receptor-based phenomena including immune recognition as well as cell-matrix\, cell-pathogen\, and cell-growth factor interactions.  However\, these materials remained underutilized as components of implantable systems.  Within the last decade\, the explosion of research in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine has increased demand for biologically active materials\, and polysaccharides are receiving greater attention for their ability to facilitate tissue assembly and organization in vitro and in vivo.  While many polysaccharides possess potentially useful biological activities\, their mode of application has mainly been in bulk hydrogel form.  The Matthew group has been working with polyelectrolyte ionic complexes formed between oppositely charged polysaccharides.  These ionic complex membranes can be rendered as hollow microcapsules of controllable size.  This presentation will describe our ongoing studies focused on deploying these capsules as a versatile tool for generating tissue organoids and as a platform for assembling vascularized tissues with a range of physical and biological properties. \nBio: \nHoward Matthew is a Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Wayne State University (WSU) in Detroit\, Michigan.  He received a B.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering (1984) from the University of the West Indies\, Trinidad.  After two years in the food processing industry\, he joined Wayne State University for graduate studies\, receiving an M.S. degree in 1988 and a Ph.D. in 1992.  He conducted two years of postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts General Hospital.  He then joined the WSU faculty as an Assistant Professor in 1994.  He is a recipient of the National Science Foundation’s Early Faculty CAREER Award (1996)\, and was elected as a Fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE\, 2012).  His research spans the fields of biomaterials and tissue engineering\, focusing on the use of polysaccharide materials in tissue design and assembly.  His work has two broad themes: modulating the mechanics and biological activity of polysaccharide materials; and developing methods to apply these materials in cell and tissue-based therapies.  Target applications include: heart valves for pediatric applications\, designing transplantable liver tissue\, and regeneration of musculoskeletal structures after surgical or traumatic loss.  To date\, Prof. Matthew has been research supervisor for over 40 graduate students 55 undergraduates and 43 high school students. \n 
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/modular-and-composite-approaches-to-engineering-challenging-tissues-with-polysaccharide-materials/
LOCATION:236 Richards\, 360 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T180000
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SUMMARY:PlusOne Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the PlusOne Accelerated Master’s Degree Program \nA master’s degree can provide you with an additional level of expertise in an area aligned with your career goals. As a currently enrolled Bachelor of Science (BS) student in the College of Engineering at Northeastern\, you have the opportunity to earn a Master of Science degree (MS) in an accelerated time period with the PlusOne program. Once accepted into the program in an approved PlusOne pathway\, which is a BS and MS PlusOne combination\, you can earn an MS degree with\, in most cases\, just one extra year of study beyond your undergraduate degree program. \nIn this virtual information session\, College of Engineering undergraduate and graduate academic advisors will provide an overview of the PlusOne program to give you the knowledge and next steps to take advantage of the program if you choose. \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN:\n• What is PlusOne\n• Benefits of the program\n• Eligibility\n• Co-op considerations\n• Financial considerations\n• Selecting your pathway\n• Academic advising resources\n• Timeline to apply\n• The application process\n• Course registration\n• Transitioning to graduate school \nLearn more and apply: coe.northeastern.edu/plusone
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/plusone-information-session-3/
ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate School of Engineering":MAILTO:coe-gradadmissions@northeastern.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T120000
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SUMMARY:Figuring it out: Student Engagement towards Conceptual Understanding and Disciplinary Practice
DESCRIPTION:ChE Seminar Series Presents: Milo Korestky\nMcDonnell Family Bridge Professor\nCo-Director\, Institute for Learning on Research and Instruction (IRLI)\nDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering\nDepartment of Education\nTufts University \nAbstract: \nThere has been considerable emphasis recently in transitioning chemical engineering classroom instruction from transmission-based lectures to active learning. Active learning has been defined broadly as “anything that you have your students do in class that gets them to actively engage with the material you’re trying to teach.”  This talk focuses on student engagement – that is\, how students take up the challenging and complex work that we ask them to do as they form into professional engineers. I explore fundamental questions about student engagement in the active learning classroom: Engagement in what? Are there different kinds of engagement? I contrast two forms of engagement. The first looks at engagement for conceptual understanding using the Concept Warehouse\, a tool developed around concept-based active learning. The second addresses engagement in disciplinary practices. When engaged in disciplinary practices\, students use the concepts and discourses of engineering to “get somewhere” on an engineering task (develop a product\, gain a better understanding). Neither way is inherently more correct or better\, rather they are representations of learning that might provide useful ways to think about design choices within a certain context. \nBiography: \nMilo Koretsky is the McDonnell Family Bridge Professor and co-Director of the Institute for Research on Learning and Instruction (IRLI) at Tufts University. He holds a joint appointment in Chemical and Biological Engineering and in Education. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from UC San Diego and his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley\, all in Chemical Engineering. He currently has research activity in areas related to engineering education. His group works on integrating technology into effective educational practices that promote the use of higher-level cognitive and social skills in engineering problem-solving and in promoting change towards motivating faculty to use evidence-based instructional practices. A particular focus is on what prevents students from being able to integrate and extend the knowledge developed in specific courses in the core curriculum to the more complex\, authentic problems and projects they face in professional practice. Dr. Koretsky has received recognition through university and international awards and is a Fellow of the American Society of Engineering Education and a Fellow of the Center for Lifelong STEM Education Research.
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/figuring-it-out-student-engagement-towards-conceptual-understanding-and-disciplinary-practice/
LOCATION:236 Richards\, 360 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T200000
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SUMMARY:COE Selecting a Major Panel
DESCRIPTION:Not sure what to major in?\nConsidering switching majors? \nHear upperclassmen across all engineering disciplines share about their experiences! \nJoin via Microsoft Teams using your NU email \nEmail Liza Russell at russell.li@northeastern.edu for more information or to receive the link by email
URL:https://che.northeastern.edu/event/coe-selecting-a-major-panel/
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