
College of Engineering
Researchers develop hybrid materials for more efficient thermal energy storage
Oct. 9, 2026 • 2 min. read'Salogels' combine salt hydrates and polymer structures to store heat reliably, with potential uses in energy-efficient buildings, batteries, smart windows and electronics.
How electrons and ions move through metal-organic frameworks offers insights to advance neuron-inspired computing.
Dissolvable, microscopic needles light the way for cancer treatments
Sep. 18, 2026 • 7 min. readTiny, biodegradable needles deliver therapeutic drugs and redistribute light beneath the skin, offering a painless, scar-free alternative to invasive surgery.
Building hurricane-resilient communities: Researchers harness engineering and AI to minimize storm disruptions
Sep. 1, 2026 • 5 min. readExperts drive innovation — from preparation to recovery — to withstand nature's fiercest storms.
New research explores how people subconsciously decide where to invest their attention and why that knowledge could improve safety and decision-making.
‘Now boarding’ … 240,000 miles from Earth
Aug. 24, 2026 • 6 min. readAs NASA prepares for humanity’s sustained human presence on the moon, engineers are developing the traffic control system that will keep spacecraft moving safely and efficiently.
Researchers are developing wound treatments that quickly kill larvae while reducing chemical residues, offering ranchers and veterinarians a rapid response tool that current eradication methods cannot provide.
A hands-on approach to distance medicine
Aug. 13, 2026 • 14 min. readResearchers develop technology that could bring specialized medical care to rural patients.
Research team upcycles plastic waste into premium high-performance lubricants
Aug. 6, 2026 • 3 min. readThe discovery could improve the efficiency and sustainability of mechanical systems worldwide.
Closing the gap between suspecting a heart attack and confirming it
Aug. 5, 2026 • 3 min. readA highly sensitive cardiac test brings traditional lab diagnostics to the field, when it’s most needed.
