Chemistry in the media


The topic of chemistry is making headlines every day. Below is just some of the media coverage at Kettering and around the globe.

The Chemistry of Engineering

Published: November 07, 2008
Kettering University in Flint, Mich., now offers students an opportunity to prepare for the fast-growing field of Chemical Engineering with a new degree program.

Eliminating waste by design

Published: October 17, 2008
The skies in China's largest city appeared hazy during the Olympics despite their best efforts, which underscored the need to teach engineering students about how to go green. Since 2005, Kettering University's Industrial Ecology Team has taught students to consider product life cycles, thanks to a National Science Foundation grant.

Honoring excellence

Published: October 10, 2008
Kettering University recently recognized seven faculty members for outstanding teaching, research and citizenship at University Conference.

Funding innovation

Published: July 04, 2008
A new technology, developed by Kettering visiting professor Dr. Lars Beholz, expands potential uses of polyolefins by the plastics industry.

Honoring 315 graduates

Published: June 05, 2008
Kettering University will celebrate the accomplishments of 315 graduates and present two honorary degrees at Commencement at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 14, in the Connie and Jim John Recreation Center.

NEW! Pre-med at Kettering

Published: April 30, 2008
Engineering and medicine may not seem related, but as medicine becomes increasingly technical, an engineering background might be just what the doctor orders. Kettering University now has a new Premedical Course of Study to bridge the disciplines.

Engineering a greener future

Published: February 04, 2008
It's not always easy being green, but Kettering's Green Engineering Organization recently got a little help from some friends at Coca-Cola.

Benchmarking bio-fuels

Published: October 19, 2007
A Kettering researcher is working to standardize the bio-fuel industry and leveling the playing field in fuel economy.

Bio-Engineering - the human machine

Published: September 14, 2007
Kettering University has turned Engineering inside out - instead of focusing on things that people interact with, the new Bio-Engineering and Life Sciences labs will focus on understanding how the human body works and how to repair it.

Making the grade

Published: April 06, 2007
Nine Kettering University faculty members have been approved for promotion by the Board of Trustees, including the first two women to be named a professor of Mechanical Engineering.

The following video is a student produced video about Chemistry and Bio-Chemistry.

An animation of how waves of water apply to the field of Physics.


Animation courtesy of Dr. Dan Russell, Kettering University.

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