We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Dr. Lara Estroff to the rank of Full Professor! Professor Estroff has played a vital role in MSE since 2005, and is the first female faculty member to be promoted through the ranks at MSE. Well done, Lara. We are honored to have you!

I’m officially an Associate Professor with indefinite tenure and with a Campus Distinguished Promotion. Materials Science & Engineering at Illinois The Grainger College of Engineering University of Illinois That little girl, first generation, growing up in rural Portugal, didn’t see this coming. I wish my parents could see me 🙏