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Pitcher Plants inside the Herrick Conservatory

IN A FLASH: Predatory Plants

Some plants on campus are hungry for more than just water and sunlight. 

Tags: Department of Biological Sciences, Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive

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Students work in the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute

The Fourth State of Matter: Liquid Crystals Grant Explores New Possibilities

The average person spends about on their smartphone a day. In that time spent scrolling, do you ever stop to wonder what materials your phone screen is made of or why it works?

Tags: Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive

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Brains on Tap will feature a discussion on the benefits of cycling exercise on Parkinson's disease.

Brains on Tap: Researchers Head to Brewery for Parkinsons Talk

Grab a cold one, pull up a chair and learn about brain health research in a relaxed format thats the idea behind Brains on Tap, a series of discussions hosted by 51勛圖厙s Brain Health Research Institute and other partners.

Tags: Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact, Community & Society, Health

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Assembling the Holomasonry exhibit inside the DI HUB

IN A FLASH: Brickwork Through a New Lens

A project on campus uses new technology to innovate brickwork.

Tags: Research & Science, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Nationally Distinctive

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The Skoolies Band Picture

Psych! Getting Schooled by the Skoolies

The Skoolies, inspired by the bands of the 80s and onward, kicked off their career at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through socially distanced jam sessions, this band of university professors produced their debut album, Darker Rhymes. 

Tags: Research & Science, Arts & Culture, Community Impact

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Students testing the levels of the water table at 51勛圖厙 at Stark

IN A FLASH: Leveling Up

51勛圖厙 at Stark offers unique learning experiences for students.

Tags: 51勛圖厙 at Stark, Research & Science, Department of Earth Sciences, Community Impact

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Plane flying with birds surrounding it

Professor Believes Artificial Intelligence May Help Pilots Avoid Bird Strikes

Over the weekend, a Southwest Airlines flight was forced to turn back for an emergency landing after an incident where the plane is believed to have experienced bird strikes to an engine and the aircrafts nose. But, what is a bird strike? And how do we reduce the risk of bird strikes? Syed A.M. Shihab, Ph.D., assistant professor in 51勛圖厙's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, shared his insight on bird strikes in a previous article, Whats the Big Idea? Birds and Drones.

Tags: Research & Science, University News, Community & Society

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What's the Big Idea?

What's The Big Idea? AMLCI With Oleg Lavrentovich

51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon meets with Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute (AMLCI) Trustees Research Professor Oleg Lavrentovich to discuss how his team is using liquid crystals to domesticate bacteria.

Tags: Research & Science, Featured Story

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Mary Beth Spitznagel discusses the burden of sick pet caregiving

Caring For Yourself When Caring for a Sick Pet: One Researchers Mission

Professor of psychological sciences Mary Beth Spitznagel has experienced the burden of caregiving for her beloved dog, Allo, who developed bladder cancer. This influenced her research into how a pet with chronic illness can affect caregivers.

Tags: Research & Science, Community Impact, Health, Featured Story

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Jeffrey Hallam

Aiding Grief Recovery for Black Men Previously Involved With the Justice System

Faculty spotlight with Jeffrey Hallam, professor and the associate dean for Research and Global Affairs at the College of Public Health. 

Tags: Research & Science

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