STEM
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Professor Named to Science News’ SN 10: Scientists to Watch
Lisa Manning, associate professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, is included in Science News’ SN 10: Scientists to Watch. For the fourth year, Science News is spotlighting 10 early- and mid-career scientists on their way to…
Information Session Scheduled for Spring Immersion Experiences
An information session has been scheduled to introduce the Spring 2019 Immersion Experiences at the School of Information Studies (iSchool). It will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 8 p.m. in 347 Hinds Hall (Katzer Room). As part of…
Professor Lauded for Contributions to Experimental Particle Physics
The American Physical Society (APS) is recognizing a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) for his contributions to particle physics. Sheldon Stone, Distinguished Professor of Physics, is the 2019 recipient of the APS’ prestigious W.K.H. Panofksy Prize…
iSchool Launches New Minor in Data Analytics
The demand for data analytics professionals is growing. Organizations across all industries are investing in analytics positions, and it is predicted that demand for data science and analytics expertise across many different job roles will grow rapidly in the coming…
Davis Named Interim Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence in Engineering and Computer Science
As part of the continued commitment to diversity, inclusion and student success in ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), Karen Davis ’83, G’91 has been appointed interim assistant dean for inclusive excellence. In this new position, she will oversee…
A New Way to Count Qubits
Researchers at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, working with collaborators at the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison, have developed a new technique for measuring the state of quantum bits, or qubits, in a quantum computer.
Experts from 33 Countries Convene in ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ for the 7th International Building Physics Conference
Experts on the science and engineering of buildings and urban environments will convene in ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Sept. 23-26 for the 7th International Building Physics Conference (IBPC). More than 300 attendees from 33 countries will gather to present original research and findings,…
Civil Engineering Students Survey the Shaw Quad
Civil engineers need site layout surveys to help determine the placement of buildings, roadways, bridges and other infrastructure projects. Surveying measures not only the distance between two points but also the change in elevation. As part of their coursework, civil…
Crowston Awarded Lifetime Achievement Honors from the Academy of Management OCIS Division
The career work and organizational-service contributions of a faculty member of the School of Information Studies has been recognized with a lifetime service award at the annual meeting of the Organizational Communication and Information Systems (OCIS) division of the Academy…
ORI Grant Funds Automated Tool to Detect Potential Fraud in Scientific Papers
The Office of Research Integrity in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded funding to a School of Information Studies (iSchool) professor to further automate the detection of fraudulent material in scientific papers. A grant of $149,310 has been awarded to Daniel Acuna,…