2020
David Uminsky brings data science education experience to UChicago initiatives
October 22, 2020
David Uminsky Brings Data Science Education Experience to UChicago Initiatives
NSF announces $3 million award to expand FABRIC cyberinfrastructure globally
October 21, 2020
A new $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will expand FABRIC, a project to build the nation’s largest cyberinfrastructure testbed, to four preeminent scientific institutions in Asia and Europe. The expansion represents an ambitious effort to accelerate scientific discovery by creating the networks needed to move vast amounts of data across oceans and time zones seamlessly and securely.
Nobel Prize-winning physicist Andrea Ghez to deliver Oct. 22 UChicago lecture
October 20, 2020
Nobel Prize-winning physicist Andrea Ghez to deliver Oct. 22 UChicago lecture
The scientists who are hoping for a supernova
October 19, 2020
The scientists who are hoping for a supernova: If star on Orion’s shoulder goes supernova, Fermilab experiment will collect data bonanza
Researchers discover how a small molecule is the key to HIV forming capsules
October 19, 2020
Researchers discover how a small molecule is the key to HIV forming capsules
Prof. Guangbin Dong awarded Tetrahedron Young Investigator Award
October 14, 2020
Guangbin Dong awarded Tetrahedron Young Investigator Award
Prof. Greg Voth awarded 2021 Biophysical Society Innovation Award
October 14, 2020
Prof. Greg Voth awarded 2021 Biophysical Society Innovation Award recognizing his theoretical and computational contributions to complex biological problems
From outdoor art to laboratory COVID-19 research, a look at UChicago’s Autumn Quarter
October 13, 2020
From outdoor art to laboratory COVID-19 research, a look at UChicago’s Autumn Quarter
James Truran awarded 2021 Hans Bethe Prize
October 13, 2020
Astronomy and astrophysics professor James Truran has been awarded the 2021 Hans Bethe Prize for distinguished contributions across the breadth of nuclear astrophysics, galactic chemical evolution and cosmochronology
KICP Fellow Burcin Mutlu-Pakdil star of Science Friday documentary
October 12, 2020
KICP Fellow Burcin Mutlu-Pakdil is the star of a Science Friday film documentary, Breakthrough. It recounts the Turkish-born astrophysicists journey through STEM and breakthrough galaxy discovery.
Intentional Space: simple strategies blog
October 9, 2020
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Read the PSD Communications blog Intentional Space for simple strategies to help you navigate working from home and heightening your awareness. This blog series by PSD Communications Specialist Maureen McMahon will run during Spring Quarter. Find simple work-from-home routines, mindfulness strategies, and ways to cultivate a peaceful day.
Andrea Ghez, UChicago Laboratory Schools alum, wins Nobel Prize in Physics
October 6, 2020
Andrea Ghez, UChicago Laboratory Schools alum, wins Nobel Prize in Physics
Oct 7-9 IMSI conference to explore how math, statistics can address global problems
October 2, 2020
Oct 7-9 IMSI conference to explore how math, statistics can address global problems
“Bracelet of Silence” Named Finalist in 2020 Fast Company Design Awards
October 2, 2020
“Bracelet of Silence” Named Finalist in 2020 Fast Company Design Awards
Young-Kee Kim appointed Senior Advisor to the Provost for Global Scientific Initiatives
October 2, 2020
Young-Kee Kim appointed Senior Advisor to the Provost for Global Scientific Initiatives