UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering

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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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UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· 21h

UChicago PME PhD Student Antoine Brillant spent his summer helping advance the future of quantum computing through an internship with @IBM’s quantum demonstration and capabilities team in Yorktown Heights. 🧪: pme.uchicago.edu/news-events/...

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UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· 2d

A new #NSF CAREER award will support Asst. Prof. Joshua Weinstein's effort to investigate how tissues organize in three dimensions. 🧪 Read more: pme.uchicago.edu/news-events/...

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UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· 2d

Although he is studying quantum engineering, UChicago undergrad Julius Vatel is spending the summer as an intern helping ensure clean water through the startup NanoAffix Science LLC, highlighting UChicago PME's interdisciplinary approach to engineering. 🔗: pme.uchicago.edu/news-events/...

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UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· 3d

A new NSF CAREER award will advance Assoc. Prof. Peter Maurer's research on improving biological qubits' use as sensors. 🧪 Read more: pme.uchicago.edu/news-events/...

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UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· 3d

UChicago PME researchers found that the discovery of ‘slow’ electrons in 2D material could lead to a new memory device. 🧪 Read more: pme.uchicago.edu/news-events/...

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UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· 9d

Research from UChicago PME and @uchichemistry.bsky.social has been featured on the cover of Nature Photonics. Congratulations to first author Pengju Li, UChicago PME PhD'25! Read more: pme.uchicago.edu/news-events/...

UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· 10d

The UChicago Berggren Center for Quantum Biology and Medicine brings together science, engineering and medicine to advance discovery. August deadlines approach for the MSTP! Undergrad and postdoc opportunities are available on a rolling basis. 🧪 berggrencenter.uchicago.edu/applynow.html

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UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· 15d

What are #UChicago PME students engineering this summer? 🧪 PhD student Suin Choi has always been enthusiastic about her research, but a summer internship at UL Research Institutes reinvigorated her love for the work. Read the interview: pme.uchicago.edu/news-events/...

UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· 17d

Led by UChicago PME graduate student Mincheol Kim, researchers at UChicago PME and NYU studied the backbone chemistry of different types of ion-exchange membranes to better understand how their chemical make-up governs their structure and ability. 🧪 Read more: pme.uchicago.edu/news-events/...

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UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· 23d

What are UChicago PME students engineering this summer? 🧪 Joanna Wang is helping to bring that future closer through a summer internship with quantum computing company PsiQuantum. 🔗 Read more: pme.uchicago.edu/news-events/...

UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· 24d

UChicago PME’s outreach team, including undergrad Faustina Nforngwa, guided high school students through a hands-on battery-building activity during Blackstone Bicycle Works’ Earn-a-Bike summer camp. 🚲🔋🧪 #Batteries #STEM #Bikes #UChicago #Chicago 🔗: pme.uchicago.edu/news-events/...

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UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· Jul 14

The Berggren Center offers collaborative postdoctoral research opportunities spanning quantum biology, engineering, and medicine. #AcademicSky 🧪 Learn more and apply now: berggrencenter.uchicago.edu/applynow.html

UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· Jul 2

Congratulations to Prof. Jiwoong Park on being named the James Franck Professor in the Department of Chemistry, the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and the College! This named professorship recognizes his exceptional contributions at #UChicago. 🧪 : ms.spr.ly/63325vQGLz

UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· Jun 30

The Berggren Center for Quantum Biology and Medicine brings together science, engineering, and medicine to advance interdisciplinary discovery at the University of Chicago. 🔗 Learn more and apply now: berggrencenter.uchicago.edu/applynow.html

UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· Jun 25

UChicago PME Prof. Stuart Rowan will serve as the new faculty director of the UChicago Energy Technologies Initiative, while the Founding Faculty Director Shirley Meng will continue leading the Energy Transition Network. 🧪: ms.spr.ly/63322vUW1a

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UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· Jun 24

Researchers from UChicago PME and the Department of Chemistry developed a nanoplasmonic “leaf,” a wireless bioelectronic device that they used to stimulate nerves and pace heartbeats in an animal model. 🧪: ms.spr.ly/63320vUJ3I

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UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· Jun 23

Today on Intl. Women In Engineering Day, we celebrate the women of UChicago PME who are advancing discovery, driving innovation and addressing global challenges. 🧪 #INWED26

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UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· Jun 22

Seven City Colleges of Chicago students and recent alumni spent the spring studying quantum engineering through a pilot partnership between Quantum Machines, UChicago PME and Chicago Quantum Exchange. 🔗 Read more: pme.uchicago.edu/news-events/...

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UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· Jun 18

At this year’s Harper Lecture hosted by UChicago Alumni, UChicago PME faculty Shirley Meng and Chibueze Amanchukwu shared how breakthroughs in battery science and engineering are helping shape the future of energy storage. 🔋🧪 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=tves...

UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· Jun 16

The Berggren Center for Quantum Biology and Medicine brings together science, engineering, and medicine to advance interdisciplinary discovery at the University of Chicago. 🧪 Learn more and apply now: berggrencenter.uchicago.edu/applynow.html

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UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· Jun 15

The FINAL application deadline for the Master of Engineering program is this Thursday, June 18. It's not too late, apply today! 🧪 Apply now: ms.spr.ly/63320vcdWY

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UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· Jun 11

As a member of the first graduating class of UChicago PME’s Master’s program, Yo Han Seol, MSME’21, embarked on a path driven by one motivating belief: that technology, when guided by compassion and purpose, can change lives. 🧪 : ms.spr.ly/63327v9e0W

UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· Jun 9

From networking events and employer site visits to one-on-one advising and interview preparation, UChicago PME’s Career Development team helps students and postdocs explore career pathways and opportunities. 🧪: ms.spr.ly/63322vgP0g

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UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· Jun 9

🏆 Congratulations to Shrayesh Patel, Reginaldo Gomes and Carlos Medina Jimenez! Through impactful research, dedicated mentorship and service to the community, these honorees are helping advance science and engineering and strengthen the future of molecular engineering. 🧪

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UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· Jun 6

We were honored to welcome the inspirational Dr. Walter E. Massey as the keynote speaker at the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering 2026 Convocation. #EngineerTheFuture 🧪

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UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· Jun 6

Dean Nadya Mason delivered remarks at the UChicago PME 2026 Convocation, celebrating the accomplishments of this year’s master’s and PhD graduates. #EngineerTheFuture #UChicago #ClassOf2026

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UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· Jun 6

Today, on #NationalHigherEducationDay, we celebrate the pursuit of knowledge and the power of education to drive discovery and innovation. 🧪 Thank you to the UChicago PME students, faculty, staff, postdoctoral researchers, mentors, families, and supporters who help make these achievements possible.

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UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· Jun 5

UChicago PME's third annual Research Symposium brought together graduate students, postdocs, faculty and industry partners for a day of research presentations, networking and scientific discussion. 🧪 #EngineerTheFuture

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UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· Jun 4

The FINAL application deadline for the Master of Engineering program is June 18, 2026. It's not too late, apply today! 🔗 Apply now: pme.uchicago.edu/academics/apply-now

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UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering@uchicagopme· Jun 3

Dr. Walter E. Massey has spent his career advancing science and technology, which he has viewed as necessary to sustain and improve quality of life UChicago PME is thrilled to celebrate the Class of 2026 with the inspirational Dr. Massey as this year's speaker! #EngineerTheFuture