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Abbie Peters Named Awardee at the 2025 Future Leaders in Chemical Engineering Symposium
Abbie Peters has been selected as an awardee for the 2025 Future Leaders in Chemical Engineering Symposium, a premier national event hosted by the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University.

6 KU innovations selected for Rock Chalk Ready commercialization program
The University of Kansas Center for Technology Commercialization (KUCTC) has selected six promising research projects for its inaugural Rock Chalk Ready program, a universitywide initiative designed to mature early-stage innovations and position them for commercialization success.

Kevin Turner Passes Preliminary Exam with Insightful Presentation on Refrigerant Flammability
Kevin Turner, a Graduate Student working in the Shiflett Research Group, has successfully passed his preliminary examination, marking a major milestone in his academic journey. His presentation, titled "Refrigerant Flammability Metrics, Methodologies, and Modeling," showcased a deep understanding of critical safety and performance factors in refrigerant technologies. ...

Julia Espinoza Mejia Successfully Passes her PhD Comprehensive Exam
Julia Espinoza Mejia of the Shiflett Research Group has successfully passed her PhD Comprehensive Exam! Julia’s proposal was titled “Ionic Liquid-Based Extractive Distillation for Sustainable Refrigerant Recovery”. Congratulations to Julia for her success in passing her Comprehensive Exam!! 🎉🎉🎉...