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Sep 04, 2025

New Energy Editor

Professor Junbo Zhao was appointed editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. "This is a prestigious journal with a long history in the power and energy field, and I am very honored to be appointed. This is great opportunity to make contributions to our community and increase Thayer's visibility to the world in the energy domain," said Zhao.

Professor Erin Mayfield

Sep 04, 2025

Climate Change Collaborator

Professor Erin Mayfield was selected to serve as a lead author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Seventh Assessment Report. IPCC is the UN body for assessing the science related to climate change, and Mayfield is one of 664 experts from 111 countries appointed to participate. Assessment reports are published every 5 to 7 years to provide governments with information to develop climate policies, and to inform international negotiations to tackle climate change. 

Implantable organ health monitor

Sep 04, 2025

NIH Research Award

Professor Wei Ouyang was awarded a Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), part of the National Institutes of Health. The award provides $2.2 million over five years to support Ouyang's research on implantable technologies for monitoring internal organ health. His work aims to advance understanding of the pathophysiology underlying post-operative complications and inform the development of safer, more effective interventions.

PhD student Aleyna La Croix

Aug 21, 2025

3-Minute Research Pitch

PhD student Aleyna La Croix received an honorable mention at this year's Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) International Section Fracture Repair (ISFR) 3-Minute Research Pitch Competition. Her pitch was titled, "Shocking Revelations in Cryogelation: Sparking musculoskeletal regeneration." Watch video

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