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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 2011 (Institute) 2019 (School) |
Parent institution | University of Chicago |
| Dean | [Nadya Mason (As of October 1, 2023))]] |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | https://pme.uchicago.edu/ |
The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) is the first school of engineering at the University of Chicago. It was founded as the Institute for Molecular Engineering in 2011 by the university in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory. When the program was raised to the status of a school in 2019, it became the first school dedicated to molecular engineering in the United States. It is named for a major benefactor, the Pritzker Foundation.[1][2][3]
The scientists, engineers, and students at PME use scientific research to pursue engineering solutions to some of humanity's biggest challenges. The school does not have departments. Instead, it organizes its research around interdisciplinary “themes”:[4] immuno-engineering, quantum engineering, and energy and sustainability. PME works toward technological advancements[5][6][7] in areas of global importance, including sustainable energy and natural resources, immunotherapy-based approaches to cancer, “unhackable” communications networks, and a clean global water supply. The school plans to expand its research areas to address more issues of global importance.[8][9]
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