2024
Cosmology and community
July 25, 2024
UChicago’s Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics celebrates 20 years of discovery.
Physics alumni reunited!
June 4, 2024
This past Alumni Weekend, the Physics Department reunited with its PhD alumni, celebrating the bonds created at UChicago.
AI+Science Conference receives funding to expand across the next three years
May 20, 2024
Continuing a collaboration catalyzed by generous support from the Margot and Tom Pritzker Foundation, the University of Chicago and Caltech will advance the integration of AI into scientific research and development.
Annual Robot Block Party held at Museum of Science and Industry
April 18, 2024
CS Asst. Prof. Sarah Sebo discusses why her robot cheats at Rock, Paper, Scissors.
Can AI solve the Latke-Hamantash Debate?
March 15, 2024
Trio of UChicago scientists, including Borja Sotomayor, senior instructional professor of computer science, will participate in the 77th annual event on March 24.
Learn about telescopes and instruments at the Compton Lecture series March 23 to May 11
March 7, 2024
The free public science series invites the community to find out how scientists use telescopes to see the universe.
University of Chicago professor talks human-centered AI, improved decision making at Technology and Social Behavior Colloquium
February 14, 2024
Daily Northwestern article highlights a talk on improving decision-making in AI given by Asst. Prof. Chenhao Tan.
U. of C. contest seeks astronomy art from South Side students
February 2, 2024
Hyde Park Herald article highlights an art contest held by UChicago astronomy and astrophysics department with the aim of connecting more South Side elementary students to the cosmos.
2023
Chicago Quantum Exchange to convene global leaders for sixth Chicago Quantum Summit
November 9, 2023
Hosted by the Chicago Quantum Exchange, the Quantum Summit will bring together academic, government, and industry leaders to discuss how the field can strengthen and expand the quantum ecosystem.
Exploring the hottest research topics on atoms and molecules at the coldest temperatures
November 8, 2023
Over 180 researchers joined the MCAW 2023 (Midwest Cold Atom Workshop) held at the University of Chicago November 3–4, 2023, to discuss their research interest in tutorials, invited talks, and poster presentations, and to brainstorm on the future of quantum science with atoms and molecules.
Regenstein’s ‘Capturing the Stars’ honors the women of Yerkes Observatory
November 8, 2023
Hyde Park Herald article features "Capturing the Stars: The Untold History of Women at Yerkes Observatory," an exhibition at the Regenstein Library.
South Side Science Festival brings community to campus
October 5, 2023
Kids learn to see themselves in STEM at annual event, which drew more than 4,500 attendees.
University of Chicago hosts second annual South Side Science Festival
October 2, 2023
A WGN video features Asst. Prof. Maanasa Raghavan discussing the inspiration for the South Side Science Festival.
Hands-on experience wows kids at South Side Science Festival: ‘Exposure is everything’
October 2, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times highlights the Second Annual South Side Science Festival.
Three-minute eggheads
September 27, 2023
Doctoral students sum up years of work in 180 seconds.
Photography by Jason Smith