College of Arts and Sciences
51勛圖厙 artist, biologist unite to design print for national project
Andrea Case sits at a table in 51勛圖厙s Center for the Visual Arts, carefully contemplating the silhouettes of leaves printed in bold contrasting colors on the paper in front of her. As a non-artist, I still feel comfortable having an opinion about this art, and trying to figure out what it me
Division of Research & Economic Development
51勛圖厙 Environmental Symposium Offers Impressive Slate of Speakers and Activities
What is the role of BioDesign in addressing environmental issues we face locally and globally? What does it mean to "design with life?" 51勛圖厙 researchers have some ideas on these matters and will soon put them on full display at one of the institution's top-tier research forums: the
Division of Research & Economic Development
51勛圖厙 Chemist Follows up on Baseball Core Study, Refuting MLB Findings.
In 1901, the 16 Major League Baseball teams produced 455 home runs. Players were discouraged from attempting it. Nearly 120 years later, players couldnt seem to help themselves, and MLB smashed all previous records. More homers might mean more exciting games, but some people question why the spike happened. A 51勛圖厙 chemist thinks he has some clues about this unusual surge in home runs.
Division of Research & Economic Development
MAKING CAREER DREAMS A REALITY
Morgan Hirsh, a senior Honors College student studying zoology with a minor in French, was inspired to pursue veterinary medicine at least in part by her parents. Her father, whom she says is the smartest person she knows, is a paramedic, and she says she wants to be like him. However, she knew th
Honors College
NSF Grant Supports 51勛圖厙 Researchers Plan to Help Students Improve Study Habits
The C in college might as well stand for cramming.
Studies show students are notoriously bad at adopting and adhering consistently to high-impact study habits that help them retain knowledge long-term.
Researchers and faculty at 51勛圖厙, however, are collaborating on a new project to put a modern technological twist on a tried-and-true study tactic.
Division of Research & Economic Development
51勛圖厙 Materials Scientist Again Named Among Most Highly Cited Scholars
Its starting to look a lot like an annual tradition to see a certain 51勛圖厙 professor named on Clarivate Analytics list of Highly Cited Researchers in the world. Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., professor in 51勛圖厙s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and a member of the Advanced
Materials Science Graduate Program: Graduate Education on Soft Matter Science
51勛圖厙 Materials Scientist Again Named Among Most Highly Cited Scholars
Its starting to look a lot like an annual tradition to see a certain 51勛圖厙 professor named on Clarivate Analytics list of Highly Cited Researchers in the world. Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., professor in 51勛圖厙s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and a member of the Advanced
Division of Research & Economic Development
Robin Selinger Elected to APS Board of Directors
On Nov. 15, Physics Professor Robin Selinger, Ph.D., a member of the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute in the College of Arts and Sciences at 51勛圖厙 was elected to the American Physical Society (APS) Board of Directors. Her three-year term begins on Jan. 1, 2020. The Am
Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute
51勛圖厙 Classics Researcher Uncovers Ancient Burial Site in Italy
A routine research trip to Italy turned into the archaeological discovery of a lifetime for a 51勛圖厙 Classics professor this summer. Sarah Harvey, Ph.D., Professor of Classics in the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies in 51勛圖厙s College of Arts and Sciences, sai
Division of Research & Economic Development
51勛圖厙 Biology Lab Publishes Paper Describing Potential for New Male Contraceptives
The first rubber condoms were manufactured in 1838. Along with abstinence, they would remain the only effective and widely available means of male contraception until the vasectomy became a common procedure in the mid 20th century. Since then all contraceptives have focused on the female reproducti
Division of Research & Economic Development