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An atomic structure of a simulated liquid consisting of 65% copper (Cu) atoms and 35% Zirconium (Zr) atoms.

New metallic glass research brings in artificial intelligence

Katharine Flores will use federal funding to use artificial intelligence-based algorithms to identify which metal alloys are best to form metallic glasses.

08.11.2020

“Electricity is our lifeblood. It runs our homes, our work places, our hospitals — it's everywhere and it’s always there. We want to be able to ensure we can have minimal emissions and reliable power,” said Richard Axelbaum, professor in EECE.

Engineers to use $6.7 million grant to build power plant of the future

McKelvey School of Engineering team refines critical components of new, near-zero-emission power plant.

08.13.2020

Using properties of light from fluorescent probes is at the heart of a new imaging technique that allows for an unprecedented look inside cell membranes. (Image: Jin Lu)

Using light’s properties to indirectly see inside a cell membrane

New imaging technique helps resolve nanodomains, chemical composition in cell membranes.

08.24.2020

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Illustrations by William Fehr. Photos by Whitney Curtis

Our mission: To explore

From designing a flame that produces less soot to measuring harmful particles in the atmosphere, McKelvey Engineering is playing a critical role in NASA's research and development.

07.20.2020

Front row, from left to right: Valeria Pinedo Chipana, Landon Tafoya, Dylan Zubata and John Campoverde. Back row, from left to right: Michael Pichardo, Madison Larkin and Victor Kalil. Photos by Whitney Curtis

Understanding Latinx diversity and building a community

With more than 80,000 Latinx undergraduate students studying engineering in the United States, McKelvey Engineering and SHPE asked: What can we do to recruit more Latinx students to WashU?

07.20.2020

McKelvey Engineering alumni pitch in to COVID-19 effort

McKelvey School of Engineering alumni are doing their part to help out during the COVID-19 pandemic, both as part of their work and on their own time. Here are a few we learned about.

07.20.2020

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