Tulane student shows ‘Right Stuff’ at NASA Glenn Research Center competition
September 26, 2019
Meghan Bush wins intern competition at NASA Glenn Research Center.
Ten students join first allied health program at School of Medicine
September 23, 2019
In January, Tulane will welcome 10 students to the School of Medicine’s first allied health program, the master’s degree as a pathologists’ assistant. The program is one of 13 such programs in the United States and the only one in the Gulf South.
Leaving a legacy
September 23, 2019
During his long career at Tulane University School of Medicine, Dean Baker Ellithorpe, MD, became known for his passion for helping patients with cystic fibrosis. He included Tulane School of Medicine in his estate plans by creating a professorship to ensure his mission lives on.
SMART-REU program gives undergraduates valuable research experience
September 19, 2019
It’s a valuable opportunity when undergraduates can collaborate on research with university faculty, and programs like the Summer Materials Research at Tulane – Research Experience for Undergraduates (SMART-REU) are creating more such possibilities. The SMART-REU is a 10-week summer program that brings in undergraduate students from across the country and pairs them with Tulane faculty in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemistry or physics/engineering physics.
Tulane team competes in ‘world’s fastest invention competition’
September 18, 2019
A Tulane team is competing in the APT/PBS reality show “Make48.”
Board of Tulane member starts new scholarship for New Orleans students
September 09, 2019
New Orleans lawyer Kim M. Boyle, far left, is creating a scholarship fund to improve diversity at Tulane.
Tulane researcher receives national honor for work in energy materials
August 27, 2019
A Tulane University materials physics and engineering scientist is one of only 10 scientists being honored nationally by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Newcomb Art Museum explores pollution in Flint and New Orleans
August 14, 2019
Two exhibitions that explore the experiences of communities impacted by pollution and its effect on health and environment open Aug. 21 at Newcomb Art Museum of Tulane University.
Tulane researcher working to turn waste to fuel wins NSF Career Award
August 12, 2019
Nicholas Sandoval, an assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at Tulane University, is the recipient of National Science Foundation Early Career Award.
Study shows Maya civilization decimated by massive, fiery war
August 05, 2019
A Tulane University anthropologist is among a team of researchers who have uncovered evidence of extreme and violent warfare leading to widespread destruction of a Maya civilization nearly 1,500 years ago.
Tulane School of Architecture receives $2 million for global studios
July 31, 2019
The Tulane University School of Architecture has received a $2 million gift to establish the Saul A. Mintz Global Research Studios, a new program that will give students an opportunity to work internationally on critical global issues.
Researchers identify new species of pocket shark
July 18, 2019
Researchers, including two from Tulane University, have identified a new species of pocket shark, following careful study of a pocket shark that made international headlines in 2015.
Tulane researcher to study trauma intervention in mothers and children
July 01, 2019
Tulane researcher will study trauma intervention in mothers and children.
Tulane offers free material for teaching students about social impact careers
June 12, 2019
The Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking at Tulane is offering free material for teaching students about social impact careers.
Tulane grads set sights on New Orleans for their startup
May 29, 2019
Hannah Eherenfeldt and Benjamin Knapp, who graduated May 18, won this year’s Novel Tech Challenge for creating a medical simulation startup called ReSuture.