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Daniele Cherniak Honored With 2021 Walt Westman Award

Daniele Cherniak, a senior research scientist in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has been honored with the highest national award bestowed by the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals.

Shining Light on the Pandemic

In the latest episode of Why Not Change the World? The RPI Podcast, two experts shine new light — both literally and metaphorically — on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Research Examines Mechanical Mechanisms Behind Pre-Cancerous Ductal Carcinoma

In research recently published in Tissue Engineering Part A, Kristen Mills, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and her lab sought to explore the mechanical mechanisms behind the progression of pre-cancerous ductal carcinoma in situ to invasive ductal carcinoma. 

New Perspectives on Old Problems

The latest episode of Why Not Change the World? The RPI Podcast features researchers who have come up with new ways of looking at — and improving — things that have been around for a long time.

Stopping SARS-CoV-2

Why Not Change the World? The RPI Podcast kicks off its fourth season with an episode focused on promising research projects aimed at stopping SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, from spreading and infecting humans.

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