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At UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, we integrate science and engineering to address global challenges from the molecular level up. #EngineerTheFuture
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Happy #Thanksgiving! 🍂 We are thankful for everyone who makes UChicago PME such an impactful community.

Together, we’re #engineering solutions for a better future.

See how: ms.spr.ly/63321tnhHT
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November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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A materials breakthrough from UChicago PME researchers clears two major hurdles for creating the next generation of stretchable OLED screens. This innovation opens doors to wearable displays, biomedical sensors, and soft robotic systems. #Engineering

Read more: pme.uchicago.edu/news/innovat...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Engineer Your Future at UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering!💡 This is your last weekend to complete your #PhD in Molecular #Engineering application. The deadline is Monday, December 1.

🔗 Learn more and apply now: pme.uchicago.edu/academics/apply-now
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November 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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As part of UChicago Medicine and UChicago PME, the Berggren Center offers a career pathway with the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) for innovative physician-scientist leaders. The application deadline is December 1. #Quantum #Medicine

Apply here: berggrencenter.uchicago.edu/applynow.html
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November 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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♻️ UChicago PME PhD student Sam Marsden is making plastic more recyclable. Interested in doing research like this? Apply to UChicago PME PhD programs — deadlines range from Dec 1 - Dec 15: pme.uchicago.edu/academics/ap...
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November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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⏰ PhD in Molecular Engineering applicants — Your final deadline is coming soon! DUE by December 1

📅 The PhD in Quantum Science and Engineering application is DUE on December 15. Mark your calendar!

Apply here: pme.uchicago.edu/academics/ap... #UChicago #Engineering #PhD #Science
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November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Checking in on UChicago PME's first graduate 🎓 Paulina Rincon Delgadillo, PhD’14 (left), exemplifies the strength of UChicago PME’s interdisciplinary approach and its commitment to preparing engineers to lead at the cutting edge of innovation. #Engineering #Science

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November 24, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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As part of UChicago PME, the Berggren Center offers PhD researchers a unique field of study at the intersection of #engineering, #science and #medicine.

Deadlines range from December 1 to December 16.

Learn more and apply here: berggrencenter.uchicago.edu/applynow.html
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November 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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UChicago PME PhD student Joey Federico is transforming clinical insights into discoveries that may reshape autoimmune therapy.

Explore more about PhD research at UChicago PME: pme.uchicago.edu/news/clinic-...

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From clinic to lab and back again: A translational approach to autoimmune research
PhD student Joey Federico turns real-world clinical insights into scientific discoveries that could lead to new therapies
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November 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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UChicago PME and Chemistry Department Prof. Laura Gagliardi is one of the UChicago researchers leading the charge on Metal-Organic Frameworks, a field harnessing atomic-level precision and computational intelligence to build the materials of the future.

Learn more: pme.uchicago.edu/news/reticul...
The Reticular Revolution: UChicago takes Metal-Organic Frameworks from discovery to design
The long-awaited era of rational materials design has transitioned from theory to reality. This paradigm shift in chemical synthesis, known as reticular chemistry, was recently formalized on the global stage by the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, which recognized the foundational work of Richard Robson, Omar Yaghi, and Susumu Kitagawa in pioneering Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs).
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November 21, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Greg Engel researches quantum sensing in medicine, drawing inspiration from nature’s own designs at the Berggren Center for Quantum Biology and Medicine.

Hear him discuss the future of quantum medicine on UChicago’s Big Brains podcast: news.uchicago.edu/big-brains-p...
Could plants unlock quantum medicine’s potential? with Greg Engel
By exploring the mechanics of photosynthesis, scientists could better understand disease
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November 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Our Master of Engineering students had a great time learning about cutting-edge developments and networking with people in the field at #CQS2025.

Learn more about the Quantum Engineering Track at the UChicago PME MEng Program: ms.spr.ly/63320tToDk #Engineering #Quantum #Science
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November 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Using advanced quantum mechanical simulations, UChicago PME and ICTP researchers revealed how tiny imperfections in ice's crystal structure dramatically alter how ice absorbs and emits light 🧊 #Engineering #Quantum pme.uchicago.edu/news/quantum...
November 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Take a look at the 2025 PANIC photo contest winners 📷 This year’s winners, announced Monday, found art in quantum bugs, wobbly resonators, and other images at the smallest scales of science.

Read more: pme.uchicago.edu/news/science...

#Science #Art
Image shows concentric silver rings, with text: "A Few Too Many," captioning circular Bragg resonator issues, rings drifting during cleaning. Photo by Sean Yuan, High Group. Mosaic pattern formed by evaporating water-in-oil droplets on a microfluidic chip. The residual color comes from food dye in the original droplets. Photo by Madhu Prakash, Tay Group. "Quantum Beetle" superconducting quantum processor with two daughterboards flip-chip assembled on a motherboard with 3 qubits. Photo by Xuntao Wu, Cleland Group.
November 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Illinois is home to world class research and talent, and the work happening at the University of Chicago reflects that strength. From biotechnology to quantum science, it is exciting to see how this work will impact our communities for years to come.
November 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Empowering UChicago PME students with career-building opportunities. 💼 We are committed to offering opportunities that help our students strengthen their professional networks, deepen industry insight, and take actionable steps toward their career goals.
Briana Konnick, PhD, presents "Leveraging Contacts on the Job Search" at a PME Career Development Workshop on November 12, 2025, for the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. A woman presents to an audience in a classroom. The slides discuss 'Insight to Organization' and 'Internal Connections, Referrals, and More.' Attendees listen attentively, some eating or drinking.
November 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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UChicago PME Master of Engineering student Yousuf Mitchell is turning scientific discovery into sustainable action. 🌎 #Engineering #Science

Learn how: pme.uchicago.edu/news/mission...
A mission to improve Earth’s “village” with molecular engineering
Master of Engineering student Yousuf Mitchell aims to turn research breakthroughs into sustainable solutions
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November 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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⏰ Round 1 Applications for the Master of Engineering Program close TODAY – Don't forget to submit for this round: pme.uchicago.edu/academics/apply-now

#Engineering #Science #Education #STEM
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November 13, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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A very involved and fascinating area of study... my thanks to Drs. Tirrell and Agrawal at @uchicagopme.bsky.social for their expertise here.
November 13, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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A nanofiber air filter could turn existing building ventilation into carbon-capture devices.

Developed in the lab of @uchicagopme.bsky.social Asst. Prof. Po-Chun Hsu, the new filter is 92.1% efficient in removing carbon dioxide from the air. #Science #Engineering

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November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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How do bacteria protect themselves from too much sun? 🦠 Researchers from UChicago PME have uncovered how photosynthetic bacteria use a kind of molecular “sunscreen” to adapt to changing light conditions. #Engineering #Science

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Understanding how bacteria use “sunscreen” to adapt to climate
Using single particle spectroscopy, researchers from the Squires Lab revealed molecular insights into how different types of photosynthetic bacteria can use a shared mechanism to protect themselves from too much sunlight.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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An opportunity for engineers and scientists to advance their careers at the University of Chicago! #Engineering #Science #Education
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Engineer Your Future at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering!

⏰ Round 1 applications for the Master of Engineering program are closing THIS WEEK on Thursday, November 13.
🔗 Learn more and apply now: pme.uchicago.edu/academics/apply-now
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November 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Engineer Your Future at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering!

⏰ Round 1 applications for the Master of Engineering program are closing THIS WEEK on Thursday, November 13.
🔗 Learn more and apply now: pme.uchicago.edu/academics/apply-now
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November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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UChicago PME is proud to partner with IonQ on a landmark initiative that will accelerate quantum discovery and innovation.

This collaboration will expand research opportunities, establish a new building, and strengthen Chicago’s quantum science global position.

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UChicago launches landmark initiative with IonQ to advance quantum research and collaboration
Partnership with IonQ enables faculty and students to conduct cutting-edge research and translate to real-world applications benefiting society
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November 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Happy #NationalSTEMDay! ⚙️🔬 At UChicago PME, STEM is at the heart of everything we do. From quantum technologies, clean materials, and immunoengineering, our researchers and students are building the future through innovation. #Science #Engineering

Learn more: pme.uchicago.edu
The University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering celebrates National STEM Day. 'STEM' spells out Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Integrating science and engineering to address global challenges. Recent STEM research with 3 breakthroughs: connecting quantum computers at 200X distance, tiny sensors detecting "forever chemicals" in water, and a new nanomaterial that helps patients with kidney stones. Learn more at pme.uchicago.edu
November 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM