On the season finale of Engineering the Future, we conclude our focus on Engineering Human Health with Spencer Lake, associate professor in mechanical engineering & materials science. Lake describes his work on orthopedic soft tissues, including tendons and ligaments that let the body move. Lake’s lab works to advance our fundamental understanding …

In the latest episode of Engineering the Future, host Shawn Ballard dives into the realm of brain science and the future of mental health with guest ShiNung Ching, associate professor in the Preston M. Green Department of Electrical & Systems Engineering. They explore the intersection of engineering and neuroscience, discussing the complexities of …

On this episode of Engineering the Future, Jon Silva, professor of biomedical engineering and of computer science & engineering, discusses his work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and cardiac care. Tune in to learn more about Silva’s interdisciplinary research in treating cardiac arrhythmia using augmented reality and his entrepreneu…

In this episode of Engineering the Future, Jessica Wagenseil, professor of mechanical engineering & materials science and Vice Dean for Faculty Advancement, discusses how her interdisciplinary work combines mechanics and biology to understand cardiovascular health. Wagenseil uses computational models to predict disease progression and collaborates …

In this episode of Engineering the Future, we continue our focus on Engineering Human Health with a look at how air quality impacts health in ways far beyond the respiratory system. Jay Turner, the James McKelvey Professor of Engineering Education, vice dean for education, head of the Division of Engineering Education and professor of energy, envir…

This season on Engineering the Future, our theme is Engineering Human Health, and we’re starting with a look at how AI is changing the health landscape from hospitals to public health policy. Chenyang Lu, the Fullgraf Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, discusses his efforts to bring together collaborators from across Was…

Seema Dahlheimer, director of the Engineering Communication Center, joins host Shawn Ballard for the final episode of season 1 of Engineering the Future. Dahlheimer describes her mission with the ECC to support all McKelvey people as they work on various writing and communication projects. She also shares her approach to engineering education and h…

On this episode of Engineering the Future, Addison Schwamb and BethAnna Jones, graduate students in the Preston M. Green Department of Electrical & Systems Engineering, describe their systems-based approaches to brain dynamics and dispel some science-fiction inspired misconceptions. With their adviser ShiNung Ching, associate professor of electrica…

Did you know Americans spend 90% of their time indoors, primarily in their homes? This week on Engineering the Future, Jenna Ditto, assistant professor of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering, describes her work on indoor environments and offers listeners some research-based advice for improving indoor air quality to reduce their exposure t…

On this episode of Engineering the Future, Jean Springsteen, a graduate student in WashU’s Division of Computational and Data Sciences, offers a tantalizing glimpse into a future where social media isn’t so polarized. Tune in to learn how Springsteen and her advisers Will Yeoh, associate professor of computer science & engineering in McKelvey Engin…

On this episode of Engineering the Future, Anna Goestenkors, a graduate student working with Alexandra Rutz, shares an insider’s perspective on what it really means to be a biomedical engineer. Spoiler alert! They aren’t cyborgs; bioengineers are curious people who like solving problems.By McKelvey Engineering

On this episode of Engineering the Future, Patty Weisensee, associate professor of mechanical engineering & materials science, discusses her journey from music to mechanical engineering and how she has maintained a healthy work-life balance along the way.By McKelvey Engineering

It’s been too long! McKelvey’s Engineering the Future podcast is set to return Sept. 4, 2024 with a new season highlighting Women in Engineering. Guests from across McKelvey will join science writer Shawn Ballard to chat about research, teaching, outreach and more. Tune in every other Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts.…

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