Department News

Building a Better Space Suit

This interdisciplinary project included Norm Wagner, the Unidel Robert L. Pigford Chair, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; Huantian Cao, chair of the Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies; Richard Dombrowski, former associate research scientist in UD’s Department of Chemical Engineering and co-founder of STF Technologies, and Michelle Yatvitskiy, who graduated this year with a master’s degree in fashion and apparel studies and a graduate certificate in sustainable apparel business.

Engineering faculty honored with Medals of Distinction

Kristi Kiick and Levi Thompson were recognized for their years of service and leadership during the Spring 2024...

Environmental Protection Agency recognition

UD’s Dion Vlachos wins EPA Green Chemistry Challenge award

UD Continues to Rank Among Nation’s Best

The University of Delaware and its undergraduate academic programs continue to be recognized among the top 100 in the nation in the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

Wagner to receive ACS National Award

Two University of Delaware researchers—Norman Wagner and Mary P. Watson—have been recognized by the American Chemical Society with 2025 national awards.

Observing microbial communities

UD researchers develop new technique to watch microbial populations interact

UD leads frontier research on plastics problem

Center for Plastics Innovation receives $14.5 million renewal

Spurring biotechnology innovation

UD scoping a biofoundry with NSF support

A bold approach toward sustainable manufacturing

UD contributing research muscle to $26 million NSF Engineering Research Center

Forging STEM’S next generation

Inaugural summer outreach program hosted by UD’s Center for Hybrid, Active, and Responsive Materials (CHARM) provides local high school students, teachers with hands-on experience across a variety of STEM fields.