2020
UChicago scientists discover way to make quantum states last 10,000 times longer
August 17, 2020
UChicago scientists discover way to make quantum states last 10,000 times longer
Meet astronomy & astrophysics student, Maya Fishbach
August 17, 2020
Maya Fishbach was born in Tel Aviv, Israel but has called Chicago home since she was nine years old. She earned a BS in math and physics at Yale University before returning to pursue her PhD in Astronomy & Astrophysics at the University of Chicago. She defended her thesis in May, 2020 and will be a NASA Hubble Fellowship Einstein Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University in the fall.
Prof. Nick Feamster shares what you can do for the best internet connection
August 7, 2020
Computer Science Prof. Nick Feamster shares what you can do for the best internet connection during the pandemic
Statistician Rina Foygel Barber awarded early career Presidents’ Award
August 6, 2020
Rina Foygel Barber has been awarded COPSS Presidents' Award for outstanding contributions to statistics
PSD Spotlight: Vera Dragisich
August 5, 2020
PSD’s August spotlight is Vera Dragisich, PhD, Senior Lecturer & Director of Academic Programs, Department of Chemistry. Vera has been with UChicago for 27 years.
PSD Spotlight: Brent Barker
August 5, 2020
PSD’s August spotlight is Brent Barker, PhD, Teaching Support Manager, Astronomy & Astrophysics and Geophysical Sciences. Brent has been with UChicago for two years.
SAND Lab’s Fawkes lets you post selfies without worrying that the next Clearview AI will use them to identify you
August 3, 2020
SAND Lab’s Fawkes lets you post selfies without worrying that the next Clearview AI will use them to identify you
R. Stephen Berry, ‘one of the most influential chemists of his generation,’ 1931-2020
July 30, 2020
R. Stephen Berry, ‘one of the most influential chemists of his generation,’ 1931-2020
2020 Marlene F. Richman Award Winner: Julie Feder
July 28, 2020
2020 Marlene F. Richman Award Winner: Julie Feder
Department of Energy unveils blueprint for quantum internet in event at University of Chicago
July 24, 2020
Department of Energy unveils blueprint for quantum internet in event at University of Chicago
UChicago to partner in $25 million National Science Foundation quantum information institute
July 23, 2020
UChicago to partner in new $25M NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Hybrid Quantum Architectures and Networks.
UChicago study illuminates fates of distant planetary atmospheres
July 21, 2020
UChicago study illuminates fates of distant planetary atmospheres
How computer science can help fight COVID-19
July 21, 2020
How computer science can help fight COVID-19 and the three UChicago research groups that were awarded seed funding to apply AI to the response.
Materials Research Science and Engineering Center receives renewed NSF funding
July 17, 2020
Materials Research Science and Engineering Center receives renewed NSF funding
UChicago scientists reflect on need to address racism, inequality
July 16, 2020
UChicago scientists reflect on need to address racism, inequality