In the Media
Jun 22, 2026
Mythbusting Bioplastics: Insights from a Materials Engineer
ChE Assistant Professor Bryan James was featured in the Surfrider Foundation article “Mythbusting Bioplastics: Insights from a Materials Engineer.”
Feb 27, 2026
Nervous System on a Chip: Spotlight on Grant Recipient Dr. Abigail Koppes
ChE Associate Professor Abigail Koppes was featured in the Sjögren’s Foundation article “Nervous System on a Chip: Spotlight on Grant Recipient Dr. Abigail Koppes.”
Nov 25, 2025
An Auto Holy Grail: Motors That Don’t Rely on Chinese Rare Earths
Distinguished University and Cabot Professor Laura Lewis, ChE/MIE, was featured in the New York Times article “An Auto Holy Grail: Motors That Don’t Rely on Chinese Rare Earths.”
Oct 24, 2025
Methane-based straws have lower environmental impact than paper, study finds
ChE Assistant Professor Bryan James was featured in the Packaging Insights article “Methane-based straws have lower environmental impact than paper, study finds.”
Jun 09, 2025
The Marvelous Powers of Mucus
ChE Distinguished Professor Rebecca Carrier was featured in The Week’s article “The Marvelous Powers of Mucus” for explaining how mucus lines various bodily surfaces and adapts its properties for different […]
May 19, 2025
How To Build Strong Magnets Without Rare-Earth Metals
Laura Lewis, university distinguished and Cabot professor of ChE and MIE, was featured in the Economist article “How To Build Strong Magnets Without Rare-Earth Metals.”
May 19, 2025
Ukraine-US Minerals Deal: Here’s What’s Agreed
Laura Lewis, university distinguished and Cabot professor of ChE and MIE, was featured in the Newsweek article “Ukraine-US Minerals Deal: Here’s What’s Agreed.”
Nov 05, 2024
Mucus: It’s Snot What You Think
COE Distinguished Professor Rebecca Carrier was featured in The New York Times article, “Mucus: It’s Snot What You Think.”