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Oct 08

Robinson earns David Sinclair Award Opens in new window

The American Association for Aerosol Research has named Mechanical Engineering Department Head Allen Robinson the recipient of the David Sinclair Award, recognizing and celebrating Robinson's sustained excellence in aerosol research and technology.

Sep 01

Wildfires produce minerals that freeze clouds Opens in new window

Why do some biomass fuels create ice nucleating particles when they combust while others do not? Researchers at the Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies make an unexpected discovery.

Aug 10

Robinson named University Professor Opens in new window

Department Head Allen Robinson has been elevated to the rank of University Professor, the highest distinction a faculty member can achieve at Carnegie Mellon University.

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Salon

Jen and Sullivan quoted on wildfires

ChemE’s Coty Jen and MechE’s Ryan Sullivan were quoted in Salon about their experiences with wildfires in California.

Lancaster Online

Robinson published on EPA

MechE Head Allen Robinson published an op-ed on Lancaster Online about the EPA’s denial of science and the effect it has on Pennsylvanian methane pollution.

WESA

Presto on reduced pollution

MechE’s Albert Presto was quoted by WESA in an article discussing the impact of less traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Presto found that less driving led to decreases in carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide emissions, as well as reduced fine particulate matter.

WESA

Presto quoted on pollution

MechE’s Albert Presto was quoted in WESA on pollution during the coronavirus pandemic. The original research was done by Presto and MechE Department Head Allen Robinson.

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