News: Faculty

2020

Department of Energy selects Argonne, Fermilab to lead two multi-million-dollar national quantum research centers

August 26, 2020

Argonne researcher in front of a quantum instrument

Department of Energy selects Argonne, Fermilab to lead two multi-million-dollar national quantum research centers


UChicago scientists discover way to make quantum states last 10,000 times longer

August 17, 2020

Awshalom Quantum Computing Lab

UChicago scientists discover way to make quantum states last 10,000 times longer


Prof. Nick Feamster shares what you can do for the best internet connection

August 7, 2020

Nick Feamster

Computer Science Prof. Nick Feamster shares what you can do for the best internet connection during the pandemic


SAND Lab’s Fawkes lets you post selfies without worrying that the next Clearview AI will use them to identify you

August 3, 2020

Examples of original and cloned images made via facial recognition software, 12 faces in a panel.

SAND Lab’s Fawkes lets you post selfies without worrying that the next Clearview AI will use them to identify you


UChicago study illuminates fates of distant planetary atmospheres

July 21, 2020

An artistic illustration of extrasolar planetary systems.

UChicago study illuminates fates of distant planetary atmospheres


How computer science can help fight COVID-19

July 21, 2020

Microscopic image of COVID-19 virus

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


New view of nature’s oldest light adds fresh twist to debate over universe’s age

July 15, 2020

overheead view of the Atacama Cosmology Telescope in Chilean desert

New view of nature’s oldest light adds fresh twist to debate over universe’s age


NSF awards $15.5 million to launch math institute at UChicago

July 14, 2020

Front of a stone building during autumn on UChicago campus

National Science Foundation awards $15.5 million to launch math institute at UChicago


Asst. Prof. Bill Fefferman Comments on New “Quantum Advantage” Research

July 9, 2020

Bill Fefferman against blue background

Asst. Prof. Bill Fefferman Comments on New “Quantum Advantage” Research


Linda Young, leader in X-ray sciences, pursues innovation, both in research and mentorship

July 7, 2020

Linda Young in black on purple background

Argonne and UChicago physicist searches for new uses for X-ray lasers and ways to support junior scientists
 


Quantum engineering breakthroughs could offer new direction for communication tech

July 2, 2020

A scientist working with a device to entangle sound particles

Quantum engineering breakthroughs could offer new direction for communication tech


Prof. Ka Yee C. Lee among 13 faculty receiving named, distinguished service professorships

July 1, 2020

Headshot of Prof. Ka Yee C Lee

Prof. Ka Yee C. Lee among 13 faculty who received named, distinguished service professorships


UChicago announces plans to resume on-campus classes and operations

July 1, 2020

University of Chicago archway in fall colors

UChicago announces plans to resume on-campus classes and operations. New policies, shared commitment to public health aim to keep University community safe


The key device needed for a quantum internet

July 1, 2020

Building a “quantum repeater” is key to long-distance quantum communication