University of Illinois’s Grainger College of Engineering Week on The Academic Minute 2025.11.03
Monday
Caroline Cao, professor and director of applied health technology initiatives and director of engineering innovation and medical simulation in the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, examines the importance of extended reality technology for medical and law enforcement professionals.
Tuesday
Cecilia Leal, professor of materials science and engineering, says to understand obesity, we need to look into our cells.
Wednesday
Amy Wagoner Johnson, Andersen Faculty Scholar, Chan Zuckerberg BioHub Chicago Investigator and professor of mechanical science and engineering, takes an engineering perspective on pregnancy and fertility.
Thursday
Xiaojia Shelly Zhang, David C. Crawford faculty scholar and associate professor of civil and environmental engineering and mechanical science and engineering, explores how 3D printing can help engineer implants.
Friday
Elahe Soltanaghai, assistant professor of computer science and electrical and computer engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, aims to deliver a new tool for wildfire prevention.


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