ALUMNI
New leader for new times
Joe Fakult assumes the presidency of an alumni association on the rise.
Path to success
The Case students who founded Path Robotics thought they could transform American manufacturing. They might be right.
Unexpected encore
A second chance at life helped to make an author of Professor Mike Adams
Into the wild blue yonder
When not scanning the stars, Stephen Becker finds his thrills doing aerobatic stunts in the clouds.
How did they do?
Graduating into a pandemic, the Class of 2020 faced unusual challenges—and maybe did better than expected.
Scholar athlete
Building upon a Case tradition, Spartan standout Patrick Crossey earns a prestigious NCAA award to go with his engineering degree
Make-a-thon marvel
Alumna finds that make-a-thons allow her to apply her engineering skills while pursuing a passion
2020 Recap: Our top stories of the year
Stories of groundbreaking research, fascinating Case history and impactful engineering captured the attention of our alumni and friends. We present our 10 most popular stories and videos from 2020.
Break dancer
Alumna Sydney Tenaglia finds that modern dance helps her move to the rhythm of engineering.
Scarlet letters
Tech influencer Ram Fish sees a way to make social media do more social good.
Taking a shot for science
Alumnus Ian Charnas joined a vaccine trial and broadcast the experience, hoping to change some closed minds.
Curiously brilliant
How did Bruce Banks ’64 become the top patent producer at NASA Glenn? He started early.
Cowgirl
Counting cattle is just the start for Shoshana Ginsburg, PhD ’15. Her startup put a smart eye in the sky.
Quick upgrade
The Case School of Engineering now offers a faster master’s degree for professionals looking to climb
Re-capturing memories
A homecoming rekindles fond remembrances, aided by a trusty camera
CAMPUS
Rising stars
Four Case researchers win prestigious National Science Foundation awards that target promising young scientists.
Long-awaited renovation
Material scientists are getting a bright new home in the White Building
ISSACS rising
One of the newest engineering institutes at CWRU is leading the region into the Internet of Things.
Teaching through Covid
When the pandemic struck, Case professors became education innovators. They’re not done yet.
Crowdfunding innovation
A new capital campaign will support the university’s research centers and institutes, including several with connections to the Case School of Engineering
The show goes on
With a little ingenuity, and lots of spirit, Case students will stage Engineers Week activities Feb. 19-27 despite the pandemic.
Hopeful spring
CWRU will welcome more students back to a virus-weary campus for the spring semester.
In demand
Everyone wants what Vipin Chaudhary’s student can do, and that’s a (welcome) problem.
A break for Covid
Students will soon be sent home for Thanksgiving and an unusually long winter break as the university strives to keep campus safe.
Unforgettable experience
With support from the Case Alumni Foundation, experiential learning programs are helping science and engineering students expand their education—even in the time of Covid.
Where the price is right
“Free Store” volunteers help make sure struggling students have a place to re-supply in these anxious times.
An engineer will lead CWRU
Trustees pick Eric Kaler, former president of the University of Minnesota, to be the next university president.
Back to campus cautiously
Students face new rules and pandemic protocols this Fall
A stream of innovators
Despite the pandemic, a CWRU speaker series continues to showcase leading innovators and entrepreneurs—many of them Case engineers—and finds a receptive audience.
STUDENTS
Expanding the choir
Female voices herald a new day for the venerable Case Men’s Glee Club
Baja breaks out
CWRU Motorsports came roaring out of the pandemic to take a pair of coveted trophies at a national competition.
How did they do?
Graduating into a pandemic, the Class of 2020 faced unusual challenges—and maybe did better than expected.
Scholarship tradition endures
Thanks to alumni volunteers and Zoom, the Case Alumni Foundation selected another class of Junior-Senior Scholars.
Commencement, live!
After polling students, the university decided on in-person diploma ceremonies in May
Scholar athlete
Building upon a Case tradition, Spartan standout Patrick Crossey earns a prestigious NCAA award to go with his engineering degree
Physics for all
The Theory Girls want to welcome you to physics like you rarely see it.
Self-discovery
An engineer in need of a nudge, Cooper Reif found his path at Case.
Healthy start
Sharing nutrition tips with classmates is only the beginning for Eunice Suberu. She hopes to nourish the world.
First-Year Adventure Guide 2020
Our list of fun, healthy, pandemic friendly things to do at CWRU
Covid economy
The class of 2020 graduated into an economic calamity and it not any better for students
TRIBUTES
Remembering Glenn Brown
His legacy includes a more vibrant, competitive city and the modern university he helped shape.
Remembering L. David Baldwin
L. David Baldwin ’49 loved science and revered scientists—especially those from his alma mater. In the latter half of a remarkable life, he quietly and generously supported Case and its researchers to an extraordinary degree.
Remembering Don Schuele
The brilliant professor of physics, a proud alumnus, devoted his career to Case and Case students. He also found a way to explain and honor the great scientists who came before him.
Applying science
Professor Dov Hazony was just what Case and an industrious city needed
INNOVATION
Top innovators
Three Case researchers are recognized as national-class inventors
Recycling the unrecyclable
Polymer researchers find new life for durable, single-use plastics
STARTUPS
