Boundless Ideas
At Case School of Engineering, research isn’t confined to siloes. We work across disciplines to drive discovery, developing innovative solutions to some of the most urgent issues facing our planet. And what’s more—we offer countless opportunities for students to take part in moving change forward.
By the Numbers
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Academic Departments
We’re home to eight specialized academic departments. From interdisciplinary efforts to advance the future of biomedically engineered prosthetics to projects dedicated to producing or extracting high-value metals and more, there’s no shortage of inspiring projects at Case School of Engineering—and students at all levels have the chance to get involved.
Centers and Institutes
Providing expert staff and specialized analytical equipment to solve materials characterization challenges. Advancing energy initiatives including energy storage, solar, and emerging technologies. These are just a few of the focuses of our many centers and institutes which serve as learning environments for the many students who gain experience in them.
Experiential Learning
Students at Case School of Engineering don’t just learn about research findings—they’re an essential part of the research enterprise. Here, you can gain lab experience as an undergraduate through coursework, paid research positions and co-op placements, allowing you to gain co-author listings on published findings while you help make a difference in the world.
“I find immense joy in every single day spent in the lab. The challenging nature of the work ignites my creativity and passion, driving me to explore new possibilities. What excites me the most is witnessing substantial progress."
Research in Action
Anirban Sen Gupta joined CWRU for its collaborative interdisciplinary environment to house his research on biosynthetic blood to treat excessive bleeding. His laboratory has grown from two undergraduate and two master’s students to a mid-sized biopharmaceutical company.
Making Headlines
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Meet a master’s student whose dedication to nature began at the nearby Cuyahoga Valley National ParkMarch 31, 2026Growing up in nearby Stow, Ohio, Case Western Reserve University master’s student Vibha Mandayam (CWR ’25) spent her childhood admiring the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, developing an appreciation and protectiveness of nature. Now, she’s turning that dedication into action as an intern helping… -
March 30, 2026With less than a month until the last day of classes for spring semester, thoughts of summer are likely on the mind for many Case Western Reserve University students. But for students continuing their studies next year, it’s time to map out their fall semester schedule.Fall course registration… -
March 27, 2026Ica Manas-Zloczower, the Thomas W. and Nancy P. Seitz Professor of Advanced Materials and Energy at Case Western Reserve University, was honored by the Society of Plastics Engineers at the ANTEC 2026 conference. During this event, a symposium was held in Manas-Zloczower’s honor and recognized her…
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