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A&S Names Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Karen Doherty, professor of communication sciences and disorders (CSD) in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), has been named A&S鈥 associate dean for faculty affairs. In this cabinet-level role, Doherty will work closely with department chairs and academic units…
The Building Blocks of Future Smart Materials
How do cells take the shape they do and perform their functions? The enzymes and molecules that make them up are not themselves living鈥攁nd yet they are able to adapt to their environment and circumstances, come together and interact, and…
Big Data Holds Key to Understanding Human Behavior
Researchers increasingly analyze gigantic volumes of digital information to understand how and why individuals and groups of people conduct their lives the way they do, both during ordinary days and under extreme stress such as disease outbreaks or social unrest….
Antisemitism Expert Appointed New Backer Professor of Jewish Studies
To help scholars delve deeper into a greater understanding of antisemitism, from its history to its implications for the U.S. today, the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs announced the appointment of…
Shaping Perspectives, Influencing Passions: Students Share the Importance of Celebrating Latine Heritage Month
What does it mean to be a descendant of Latine/x/o/a and Hispanic heritage and trace your cultural roots to one of the more than 20 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, Central America, South America or the Caribbean? It鈥檚 impossible to…
Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Marks 25 Years, Welcomes New Faculty Co-Directors
Professors Shikha Nangia and Marina Artuso have been named faculty co-directors of Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE). Founded on campus 25 years ago, the program supports women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Nangia is professor and…
4 Selected as 2024 Rostker Dissertation Fund Fellows
Getting the necessary funding to conduct quality research is among the myriad of challenges when working towards a doctoral degree. 黑料不打烊 students engaged in research to support the military-connected community have found that challenge eased by the generosity of…
Creating STEM Career Pathways for Local High Schoolers
Thanks to a new National Science Foundation grant, 黑料不打烊鈥檚 physics department doubles the number of 黑料不打烊-area high school participants in their paid summer internship program. STEM jobs are quickly becoming the backbone of America. By 2031, STEM occupations are聽projected…
Bio Artist Eduardo Kac to Present Wali Lecture at BioInspired Institute Symposium Oct. 24
The creator of the term 鈥渂io art,鈥 an expressive form that interprets scientific principles and concepts through artistic installations, exhibitions and performances, is the keynote speaker for the University鈥檚 annual Kashi and Kameshwar C. Wali Lecture in the Sciences and…
Expanding Opportunities for Psychology Undergraduates
To maximize their college experience, it鈥檚 important for students to work hard, seize opportunities and engage with mentors who instill creativity and encourage them to pursue their interests. For more than 30 years, Vernon 鈥淰ern鈥 Hall, professor emeritus of psychology,…