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At the Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science (MFD), our graduates are provided with a well-rounded engineering education to meet the needs of industry, academia and government labs; to conduct pioneering research; and to play an integrating and leadership role to the multi-disciplinary community of science and engineering.

The MFD fosters and cultivates synergies among the three degree programs, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Petroleum Engineering, to further research and development in energy production and delivery, nanotechnology, biochemical processes and medical devices.

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Oct26Tue

Mork Family Department Fall Seminars - Kevin Solomon, University of Delaware

Tue, Oct 26, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:20 PM
Location: GFS 101
Mork Family Department Fall Seminars - Kevin Solomon, University of Delaware Host: Dr. Stacey Finley

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Mork Family Department Fall Seminars - Michele Manuel, University of Florida

Tue, Nov 16, 2021
4:00 AM - 5:20 PM
Location: GFS 101
Mork Family Department Fall Seminars - Michele Manuel, University of Florida Host: Prof. Andrea Hodge

Announcements

The Fifteenth Annual Mork Family Department Student Symposium – Save the Date

We are excited to announce that the 2021 MFD Student Symposium will be held on Friday, February 19th 2021. The event will be virtual and held over Zoom. Abstract submission details and deadlines will follow soon.

There are many, many, many more presentation and poster awards to be won this year (thanks to Prof. Ershaghi and Chevron)! We look forward to your participation. [Read more]

USC Center for Advanced Petroleum Data Science

By sharing well records and performance data, you can benefit from the on-going research on the application of machine learning to economic optimization of drilling and production.

Please see the video below and make contact to set up a zoom meeting for further information. [Read more]

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CNN: Why ending our dependence on fossil fuels is so challenging

CNN: Why ending our dependence on fossil fuels is so challenging

Iraj Ershaghi was quoted in CNN on the challenges of transitioning from fossil fuels.

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A T-Cell Power-up for Tumor Treatments

A T-Cell Power-up for Tumor Treatments

USC Viterbi Ph.D. student researchers have found a new way to enhance the cancer-killing properties of CAR T-cell therapies, to make them more effective in fighting tumors.

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Advanced Materials Research for Secure Communications Receives $3.75 Million in Funding

Advanced Materials Research for Secure Communications Receives $3.75 Million in Funding

USC Viterbi researchers will explore cutting-edge materials thanks to support from the Department of Defense’s Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative.

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