Zaina’s research titled “ Clean Steel Development in Southern Africa: Air Quality, Climate, and Economic Impacts ” was one of over 70 CMU student research projects entered in the 2026 CMU Energy Week Poster Competition! The abstract for her research is below. Merchant shared: “I had a great time presenting a poster at Energy Week! It was a wonderful opportunity to speak with other students, faculty, and industry professionals about my research. As a first-year student, I am grateful for the...

LEO Ph.D. student Emily Allendorf was awarded the Robert W. Dunlap Award for her Part B research. Congratulations, Judy! About the award: The Robert W. Dunlap Award for best Part B Qualifier Solution was instituted in 2011. The winner is chosen by the Part B Question Committee. Winners are catalogued on an engraved plaque that hangs in the EPP main office. Additionally, the winner receives a monetary award of $250 after taxes. If there is a tie, each recipient receives $250.00. The winner is...

LEO Ph.D. student Emily Allendorf was awarded the Herbert L. Toor Award for her Part A research. Congratulations, Emily! About the award: The Herbert L. Toor Award for best Part A Qualifier Paper was instituted in 1989. There is special recognition given only in those years when the faculty judge that one of the qualifier papers is outstanding. The winner is chosen by EPP faculty. In the early 1990s, the winner was chosen using a ranking ballot. By 2010, the winner was chosen based upon...