The recent revolutionary advances in nanoscale science and molecular biology open exciting new avenues for developing new materials, biological products, and medical therapeutics. At the same time, economic and social forces are driving a transition towards sustainable energy sources and production methods that are friendly to our environment.

To meet the challenges of the new century, our department is constantly working to develop and enrich an integrated research and educational program aiming at:

• conducting world-class research in the areas of advanced materials & complex fluids, biosystems engineering, and energy & sustainability;

• educating outstanding undergraduate and graduate chemical engineers to rise to leadership roles in academia, industry, law, business, medicine and government; and

• promoting interdisciplinary collaborations and forming bridges linking Rice innovations to applications in the chemical, energy, biotechnology and materials industries.

We invite you to explore our site to learn about the research conducted by our faculty and students, to get information about our graduate and undergraduate degree programs, to take a virtual tour of our beautiful campus, or to find out more about living in Houston, Texas.

You can also download the most recent issue of our newsletter to catch up on the latest news of our department.

And, stay tuned as we prepare to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our department next year. Our department is planning an array of exciting events for alumni, friends and current students.

Cordially,

K. Zygourakis

A.J. Hartsook Professor & Department Chair

	Departmental Newsletter - Fall 2011 issue
	Take a multi-media journey through 100 years of Rice University

CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING DEPT. MS-362
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