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2025

Searle hallway redesign creates a “third space” for students

September 26, 2025

Searle hallway

As the new school is set to begin, students will notice a change in the Searle Chemistry Laboratory Building. The main hallways of the Chemistry Department have a vibrant new look, blending the calming presence of nature with the clean lines of Mid-Century Modern style. 


Chicago Quantum Exchange-led team selected as finalist of NSF Engines competition

September 26, 2025

satellite view of Lake Michigan

Quantum Connected coalition aims to secure nation’s information from cyberattacks.


2025 South Side Science Festival brings UChicago STEM to the community

September 26, 2025

volunteer uses bicycle wheel to teach science

Skateboard physics and the cutest robots known to science await attendees of Oct. 4 campus event.


Hyde Park Labs marks another push to make Chicago a tech hub

September 26, 2025

Hyde Park Labs building

The opening marks the South Side’s first advanced R&D lab building that is also home to the University of Chicago Science Incubator.


How climate scientists saw the future before it arrived

September 26, 2025

3D model of Earth

Over the past 60 years, scientists have largely succeeded in building a computer model of Earth to see what the future holds. One of the most ambitious projects humankind has ever undertaken has now reached a critical moment.


Farmers in India are tracking monsoon season with the help of AI

September 26, 2025

man holding phone

Weather-tracking data is getting more granular thanks to artificial intelligence.


Could dark energy be evolving over time?

September 26, 2025

Dark Energy Camera in Chile

A new study suggests that Dark Energy may be evolving over time rather than being constant.


Turns out air pollution was good for something

September 26, 2025

Earth as a disco ball

Read David Keith's co-written op-ed about geoengineering.


The University of Chicago Department of Chemistry launches new master of science program

September 26, 2025

student working at chemistry bench

The University of Chicago’s Department of Chemistry is launching a new Master of Science in Chemistry program to prepare students for careers in the sciences and to strengthen their applications for PhD, MD, or JD programs.


Minimal models of life

September 22, 2025

Arvind Murugan

Physicist and Schmidt Science Polymath Arvind Murugan works at the intersection of physics, biology, computation, and materials science to understand the hallmarks of life.


Life on Mars: Is it possible for humans? with Edwin Kite

September 22, 2025

Big Brains Podcast

In this episode of the Big Brains podcast, Edwin Kite examines how we could terraform Mars make the Red Planet habitable.


New self-assembling nanoparticles could transform drug delivery

September 19, 2025

Samir Hossainy working in the lab

UChicago PME scientists, including chemist Stuart Rowan, created a simple system to carry next-generation medicines.


Robots in education may ease children’s reading anxiety

September 19, 2025

robot helping student

UChicago study finds social robots could help students feel less stress when reading aloud, pointing to new uses for classroom technology.


University of Chicago announces next phase of quantum supercomputer initiative, supported by NSF Grant

September 19, 2025

Fred Chong

UChicago and partners receive $4 million NSF grant to design next-generation quantum computers for broad scientific and educational access.


NobleReach scholar bridges tech and public service through MSCAPP and AI advisory work

September 19, 2025

Gregory Mitchell

UChicago MSCAPP grad Gregory Mitchell named NobleReach Scholar, joining Montgomery County’s AI Advisory Council to advance tech for public good.