Notre Dame Engineers create 3D-bioprinted model to study obesity’s impact on the heart

Professor Pinar Zorlutuna’s lab developed the 3D-bioprinted model, which combines heart and fat cells, enabling researchers to study how obesity affects heart function and explore potential therapies.

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Notre Dame engineers claim overall second place at 2026 ASCE Student Symposium, qualify for nationals

The University of Notre Dame’s American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter traveled to Lexington, …

Jing Wang

Jing Wang named 2026 Outstanding Teacher in Notre Dame College of Engineering

Jing Wang, associate teaching professor in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, has won the 2026 …

Jennifer Schaefer and Longwen Li

Jennifer Schaefer and Longwen Li receive 2026 research mentoring awards

A faculty member and a doctoral student in Notre Dame’s College of Engineering have been honored with the 2026 …

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Andrew Bartolini receives 2026 Outstanding Mentoring Award

Andrew Bartolini, director of the First-Year Engineering Program and associate teaching professor in the College of …

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Fighting for faster virus detection

At Notre Dame, CBE Professor Nosang Myung and his colleagues have developed an electronic nose that detects bird flu biomarkers early, enabling faster diagnosis and fewer sick birds.

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