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Nov 07, 2024
11 COE Fall 2024 Huntington 100 Recipients
Eleven College of Engineering students were selected as fall 2024 members of the Northeastern University Huntington 100, which is a group of students selected for their outstanding achievements that align with the university’s mission, ideals, values, and academic plan.
Oct 24, 2024
Advising Against Microdosing Diabetes Drugs for Weight-Loss Treatment
Bouvé/ChE University Distinguished Professor Mansoor Amiji cautions against microdosing diabetes drugs such as Ozempic for weight-loss treatment, saying there is limited clinical data to support its effectiveness despite increased interest as a way to avoid high prices and unwanted side effects.
Oct 23, 2024
Patent for Trans-Nasal Brain Drug Delivery System
Bouvé/ChE University Distinguished Professor Mansoor Amiji was awarded a patent for “Biodegradable implant for sustained trans-nasal delivery of therapeutic agents to the brain.”
Oct 17, 2024
Engineering for Women’s Health Conference 2024 Focuses on Interdisciplinary Solutions
Seeking to highlight the need for interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to women’s health, a group of bioengineering and mechanical engineering PhD students organized the inaugural Engineering for Women’s Health Conference 2024.
Oct 01, 2024
Patent for Color-Sensing Technology
ChE Affiliated Faculty Swastik Kar and ECE Associate Professor Sarah Ostadabbas were awarded a patent for “Device and method for color indentification.”
Sep 27, 2024
A Microbial Solution for a Sustainable Future
ChE Assistant Professor Ben Woolston is using engineered microbes to convert carbon dioxide into valuable products like fuels and chemicals, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional petrochemical and corn-based production methods.
Sep 27, 2024
Researching Mucus To Understand Drug Delivery Effectiveness
At the 2024 Society for Biomaterials Northeast Symposium, ChE Distinguished Professor Rebecca Carrier explained how her research examines mucus through multiple particle tracking to understand what drug delivery systems can permeate the mucosal barrier.
Sep 25, 2024
Fall 2024 PEAK Experiences Awardees for Undergrad Research
Several COE, COS, and Khoury students mentored by COE faculty are recipients of the Fall 2024 PEAK Experiences Awards from Northeastern’s Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships.