Dr. Arvind Varma, the R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University, has been awarded the 2017 Giulio Natta Medal in Chemical Engineering. This distinction is presented to Dr. Varma in recognition of his "outstanding contributions to the science of chemical and material engineering, for his professional achievements in guiding major institutions, and for his efforts in advising students and younger colleagues at various levels in their academic careers."

Dr. Michael T. Harris, Associate Dean of Engineering for Undergraduate Education and the Robert B. and Virginia V. Covalt Professor of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University, has been selected as Fellow Member in the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). Dr. Harris was selected for his outstanding contributions to ASEE and the field of engineering education.

Five undergraduate students from the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering were successfully chosen to compete in the recent 2016-2017 Purdue University Student Soybean Innovation Competition.

Dr. Rajamani Gounder, the Larry and Virginia Faith Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, was recently chosen to participate in the Purdue University 2017-2018 Teaching for Tomorrow Fellowship (TfT) program.