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From Gainesville to Xalapa, Mexico: Engineering Connections Through Hands-On Learning

In an international partnership designed to spark interest in STEM careers, University of Florida chemical engineering Assistant Professor Fernando Merida, Ph.D., recently brought hands-on engineering lessons into a classroom in Mexico.

ChE graduate Sydney Antal looks back as she moves forward

Chemical Engineering graduate Sydney Antal is taking her research in CRISPR-based diagnostics to NYU, where she is pursuing a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering.

New professor, certified beer judge Dylan Turpeinen brings industry experience to ChE  

With six years of industry experience in biotech and biomedical device development, Dylan Turpeinen brings expertise in bioprocessing, regenerative medicine, and product development to help prepare students for careers across the chemical engineering industry.

With an eye on color, ChE’s Peng Jiang seeks easier ways to detect harmful chemicals

New sensor technology reveals hazardous chemicals with a simple color change.

From stone crabs to semiconductors: ChE Professor Travis Anderson reflects on a rewarding life in science

From a sixth-grade science fair to pioneering semiconductor research, Professor Travis Anderson shares the experiences that shaped his career and passion for engineering.

With a recent donation, the Birdsalls are making space for future chemical engineers 

A $500,000 gift from Chris and Julianne Birdsall will create a collaborative maker space for future chemical engineers.