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January 31, 2008
Case’s Engineers Without Borders hace una diferencia en el mundo
Translation: Case’s Engineers Without Borders recently traveled to Cruce de Blanco, Dominican Republic for some initial research. After three visits, they have finally collected enough data to begin designing a brand new water system for the rural community of 600 people.
During their nine day trip, four Case students and two professional engineers met with the community to discuss options and studied different water sources that could possibly be utilized. After a semester of designing, students will return to Cruce de Blanco to begin the construction and implementation of miles of pipeline, filtration, storage and other components that will bring clean drinking water from a mountain stream to the village.
Learn more about Engineers Without Borders and read the full article about Case’s chapter here.
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January 28, 2008
Case Spotlight: Esther Erb
Every senior at Case is required to complete a SAGES Capstone project before graduation. This project ties together all of the skills that the student learned in the SAGES program during their undergraduate experience in a final public presentation of scholarship and service.
Not every senior, however, receives funding for that project from Case’s unique SOURCE (Support of Undergraduate Research & Creative Endeavors) office One student who can boast that honor is Esther Erb, a senior music and cognitive science double major. Her Capstone studied the effect of music on running, a topic that combined both of her majors plus her experience as captain of the varsity track and varsity cross-country teams.
It seems as though Esther is talented in everything she does. She earned All-American status twice (for track and cross-country) and is considered the best female distance runner in Case history, holding nine school records. Musically, Esther plays the cello and sings. She has performed the national anthem twice for Cleveland Indians’ baseball games.
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January 24, 2008
Case Spotlight: Sonia Merritt
Senior biomedical engineering major Sonia Merritt is a prime example of well-roundedness. Besides being involved with research, the National Society of Black Engineers and Biomedical Engineering Society, she is also an active member of the Phi Mu sorority and Undergraduate Student Government. Sonia’s interests also include travelling, basketball and fashion.
Sonia identified the flexibility of Case’s programs and the ability for her to pursue her passions as the key reasons why she chose to attend Case. “At other universities, I might have been admitted into the college of engineering, where a majority of my studies would have taken place; at Case I’m able to participate in the SAGES program [Case’s common curriculum], as well as take several classes in the College of Arts and Sciences.”
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January 17, 2008
Case Spotlight: Sheeba Joseph
Case’s Pre-Professional Scholars Program offers students the unique opportunity of gaining admission to Case’s undergraduate program and, in four years, a guarantee of admission to one of its various professional schools. Of course, with an offer this good, admission is highly competitive and the acceptance rate hovers at around 10%. However, keeping in line with Case culture, even the lucky few who have graduate school security are far from uninvolved in campus life.
Pre-Professional Scholar Sheeba Joseph (junior, pre-medicine biochemistry) spends her off time volunteering at the Free Medical Clinic, doing research, and serving in leadership roles for Students for Organ Donation Awareness, the American Medical Students Association, the Student Turning Point Society, and Undergraduate Student Government.
In addition to her schooling and activities, Sheeba makes sure to participate in the much needed socializing that goes along with being a college student. Sheeba recalls that, “I have so many great memories, ranging from the House of Blues, being an Orientation Leader, retreats at Camp Asbury, meeting new people, visits to the West Side Market, to professors’ anecdotes and much more.”
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January 14, 2008
What They're Reading on College Campuses
The Chronicle of Higher Education surveyed the bookstores of several American universities, including ours, to compose this list of the top titles that students are reading for class or fun (or both!). Are any of these titles on your shelf?
1) I Am America (And So Can You!) by Stephen Colbert
2) Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India, and Indonesia by Elizabeth Gilbert
3) Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Màrquez
4) Our Dumb World: The Onion's Atlas of the Planet Earth, 73rd Edition by The Onion
5) Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
Check out the complete list.
Related
Case selects a book for common reading and discussion during orientation for each first-year class. The 2008 title is The Reluctant Mr. Darwin.
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January 03, 2008
Researchers at Case work to stop illness and save lives
Alex Huang, a pediatric oncologist at the Case School of Medicine, has been studying how the presence of tumors affects the immune system. Huang’s research is especially groundbreaking because he is studying immune cells in mice, as opposed to those in Petri dishes.
"This is a testament to what Case is trying to do—be at the forefront of scientific discovery," Huang said. He has received multiple grants and awards to help fund his research. Read more about Huang’s research here.
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