STEM
Neuroscience Research Day to Feature Regional Research Leaders
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program is hosting the third annual Neuroscience Research Day on Friday, April 7, at the Sheraton ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Hotel & Conference Center. Registration for the free event can be accessed here until March 24. “Neuroscience Research…
Space and Sound: Edgar Choueiri ’82, G’83
The distant, crackling sound of a child’s voice sent chills up his spine. “Today is Sept. 21st, 1972. I am 11 years old now and you must be well above 30. Although you exist in a different time, I am…
iSchool Announces New Master’s Degree in Enterprise Data Systems
The rapid growth and proliferation of cloud-based computing infrastructure, mobile apps, social media, data-gathering sensors and connected devices has led to increased levels of connectivity at the infrastructure, social, economic and policy levels. The sheer amount of data created and…
Women STEM Leaders to Discuss ‘Hidden Figures,’ Enduring Challenges
On Tuesday, March 28, students studying in the STEM fields and deans from the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Education, the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the School of Information Studies will join 1977 College…
Ph.D. Candidate Attends Neurochemistry Flagship School with Top Scholars in Austria
Ph.D. candidate Sheila Shahidzadeh focuses her studies on the complexities and ever-evolving connections in the human brain. Her interests and passion for neuroscience led her to a weeklong school in Austria where she was among other top scholars to dig…
Astronaut to Visit Maxwell on International Women’s Day
The International Relations Program of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs will host Col. Pamela Melroy on International Women’s Day, as she describes her leadership experiences as a space shuttle commander and discusses the future of human spaceflight….
Undergrads Team Up to Publish Bacteria Research
Bacteria may be small, but the effect they have on us is anything but minor. Bacteria are often associated with illness and disease, but in reality most  do us more good than harm. Although certain bacteria can wreak havoc on…
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Hosts International Masterclass on Particle Physics, March 13, 17
Dozens of local high school students and their teachers will get to be scientists for a day, thanks to the International Masterclass on Particle Physics at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. Students have the option to participate in a daylong masterclass on Monday,…
Saulson Publishes Second Edition of Textbook on Gravitational Wave Detection Device
When a team of scientists confirmed Einstein’s theory about the existence of gravitational waves, including the important work of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s own physicists, there was little doubt that it would be the kind of discovery documented in scholarly textbooks. Now…
Falk College to Host Community-based Research Collaboration Meeting March 24
Last October, a newly organized group of research-focused faculty, graduate students, administrators and staff from multiple schools, colleges and other units met to explore shared interests and possible collaborative opportunities. As the group’s future efforts take shape, it welcomes new…