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Congratulations to Assistant Professor Carolyn Shurer on receiving a $1.5M National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) New Innovators Award! 🎉 This award will be used to investigate her potentially groundbreaking theory: Influenza A uses neuraminidase to trick a cell into welcoming it inside! If she's right, then deploying targeted antivirals could prevent the initial stage of flu infection.

Read about her work by clicking the link in our bio! Carolyn Shurer by @cbe_utk

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As the chief scientist of UT’s DNN TECH consortium, Governor’s Chair and CEE Professor Terry Hazen is applying his microbiome expertise to nuclear nonproliferation efforts.

Read about his efforts by clicking the link in our bio! Terry Hazen by @cbe_utk

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The @NOBCChE.utk University of Tennessee, Knoxville Chapter had the exciting opportunity to visit Eastman in Kingsport, Tennessee, for an industry engagement and professional development experience on Oct. 5, 2026.

31 participating members gained valuable exposure to careers in the chemical industry and a closer look at how science and engineering are translated into innovative solutions at an industrial scale. Participants also had the opportunity to engage with Eastman professionals, learn about their career journeys, and gain insights into the technical, collaborative, and leadership skills needed to thrive in industry.

Experiences like this are an important part of NOBCChE UTK’s mission to connect students with professionals, broaden career perspectives, and create opportunities for meaningful industry engagement.

A sincere thank you to the Eastman team for welcoming us, sharing their experiences, and investing their time in our students. We look forward to continuing to build connections between NOBCChE UTK and industry partners. by @cbe_utk

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The Eastman Unit Operations Laboratory is purchasing a ThermoFisher Varioskan LUX Multimode Microplate Reader. The ThermoFisher measures biological, chemical, and physical reactions in multi-well plates. #EngineeringVols will use it for research, drug discovery, quality control, and manufacturing processes.

Learn more at the link in our bio! man using the ThermoFisher Varioskan LUX Multimode Microplate Reader by @cbe_utk

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Congratulations to Assistant Professor Ria Corder for being selected for the 2026 AIChE 35 Under 35 Awards! 🎉 This award recognizes outstanding AIChE members who have made significant contributions to the field of chemical engineering and to AIChE.

Learn about Corder's by clicking the link in our bio! Ria Corder in a lab by @cbe_utk

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Plastic manufacturing equipment is tailored to petroleum-based polymers, making it difficult for manufacturers to meet international greenhouse gas reduction goals. To combat reliance on fossil fuels, PhD #EngineeringVol Aditi Khatiwada, who conducts research in the lab of CBE Assistant Professor Ria Corder, spearheaded a comprehensive rheological (flow) study of 16 biobased polymer composites.

In collaboration with CBE-Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Joint Assistant Professor Amber Hubbard, Khatiwada’s team identified rheological factors that will make biobased plastics easier to use on an industrial scale.

Read the full story at the link in our bio! by @cbe_utk

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From #EngineeringVol to inspiring the next generation! Hear from Brian Washington, a former CBE student, as he shares his experience, advice, and encouragement with today’s CBE students.

Your journey starts here and the CBE community is always part of it. by @cbe_utk

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Join us this Friday for NOBCChE-UTK General Meeting & Game Night! We hope to see you there, #EngineeringVols! by @cbe_utk

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@UTKnoxville has signed a new master research agreement with @EastmanGlobal, furthering a decade-long collaboration. Eastman will invest at least $3 million over the next six years to support sponsored research, service agreements, and a range of university-industry initiatives.

Over the past decade, Eastman and UT have collaborated across chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, and advanced manufacturing, bridging academic discovery and practical application. For the full story, visit the link in bio! by @cbe_utk

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Ferguson Faculty Fellow Cong Trinh and his co-principal investigator, Research Assistant Professor Seunghyun Ryu, have received funding from the United States Department of War to develop new synthetic biology tools that can rapidly characterize large numbers of fungal genes.

Full Story at the link in bio! 🍄‍🟫 by @cbe_utk

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CBE at UT is pleased to share that Dr. Zawodzinski was recently honored with the ECS Vittorio de Nora Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field! 🏅

This prestigious award highlights his impactful research and dedication to advancing electrochemical science. Congratulations, Dr. Thomas Zawodzinski! 👏

Full Story at the 🔗 in bio! by @cbe_utk

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The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, recently hosted our annual Ice Cream Social, bringing together undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff for an afternoon of connection and community!🍦🧡

The event provided a wonderful opportunity for students and professors to step away from the classroom and laboratory, enjoy some ice cream, and engage in meaningful conversations. From welcoming new students to strengthening relationships across research groups, the social highlighted the collaborative and supportive environment that makes our CBE community so special.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event a success. We look forward to many more opportunities to connect, collaborate, and celebrate together! by @cbe_utk

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