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Jan 20

A cure for Alzheimer’s is taking longer than expected; here’s why

Anne Robinson, Head of Carnegie Mellon's Department of Chemical Engineering, explains why understanding the progression of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease, and its eventual treatment, is much more complex than researchers have previously thought.

Jan 18

Alumni spotlight: Rebecca Liebert

In the first installment of our alumni spotlight series, we sat down with the Executive Vice President of PPG Industries, Rebecca Liebert, to find out how she became interested in the field of engineering, talk about her experience at Carnegie Mellon and discuss the future of ChemE.

Dec 14

Student spotlight: Mariah Arral

CMU Chemical Engineering Ph.D. student, Mariah Arral, has never let anything stand in the way of pursuing her dreams. From battling through financial hardship to overcoming disabilities like autism and dyslexia, she continues to work towards a career in academia, one that many told her would never happen.

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