2020
New nanotechnology design provides hope for personalized ‘vaccination’ to treat cancer
November 30, 2020
Professor of Chemistry Wenbin Lin co-led a new study that uses a nanotechology to provide hope for personalized ‘vaccination’ to treat cancer
South African roots, travel shape computer scientist’s research
November 30, 2020
Marshini Chetty, Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science, studies human-computer interaction. Her South African roots and extensive travel have shaped her research, which focuses, in part, on making the internet a more inclusive space.
Pioneering PSD scientists Laura Gagliardi, John Carlstrom, and Yamuna Krishnan recognized as 2020 AAAS fellows
November 24, 2020
Five UChicago scientists named 2020 AAAS fellows, with pioneering PSD scientists Laura Gagliardi, John Carlstrom, and Yamuna Krishnan attaining recognition
Chicago Quantum Summit highlights new U.S. quantum centers, economic opportunities
November 23, 2020
The third annual Chicago Quantum Summit, hosted virtually at the University of Chicago Nov. 11-13 by the Chicago Quantum Exchange, brought together more than 20 speakers from across the nation and attracted more than 1,000 attendees from 42 countries
ECHO game brings students together—and keeps them safe
November 20, 2020
This Autumn Quarter an alternate reality game created by an interdisciplinary group of UChicago researchers gathered 70 teams of students—and helped keep them safe. Culminating in an Oct. 30 livestream, the ECHO game brought together students and other members of the UChicago community through weeks of collaborative play
Computer scientist Nick Feamster discusses Twitter and Facebook disinformation on WTTW
November 20, 2020
Computer scientist Nick Feamster discusses Twitter and Facebook disinformation on PBS-affiliate WTTW
PSD in the News - November 2020
November 19, 2020
This month PSD researchers have been featured for their efforts to turn an IBM computer into a quantum material, unlock why supersymmetry can solve problems in the Standard Model, and tune materials to launch a new computing paradigm inspired by the energy-efficiency of the brain.
New computer science Asst. Prof. Robert Rand writes the language for tomorrow’s quantum computers
November 19, 2020
New computer science Assistant Professor Robert Rand builds interfaces for revolutionary quantum machines
Meteorite hunters Assoc. Prof. Phillipp Heck and postdoctoral researcher Jennika Greer featured on CNN
November 19, 2020
Meteorite hunters Assoc. Prof. Phillipp Heck and postdoctoral researcher Jennika Greer featured on CNN
Scientists in the Galli Group uncover secrets to designing brain-like devices
November 19, 2020
Scientists in the Galli Group uncover secrets to designing brain-like devices
Mineral physicist Andrew Campbell on how we know what is deep inside the Earth
November 18, 2020
Mineral physicist Andrew Campbell on how we know what is deep inside the Earth
In new step toward quantum tech, scientists synthesize ‘bright’ quantum bits
November 17, 2020
In new step toward quantum tech, scientists synthesize ‘bright’ quantum bits
A search for supersymmetric particles in the ATLAS detector at CERN
November 17, 2020
Supersymmetry is a proposed theory to expand the Standard Model of particle physics. Akin to the periodic table of elements, the Standard Model is the best description we have for subatomic particles in nature and the forces acting on them. But physicists know this model is incomplete—it doesn’t make room for gravity or dark matter, for example. Supersymmetry aims to complete the picture by pairing each Standard Model particle with a supersymmetric partner, opening up a new class of hypothetical particles to detect and discover. In a new study, UChicago physicists have uncovered limitations for what properties these superpartners, if they exist, could have.
Glaciologist Doug MacAyeal comments on iceberg headed for sub-antarctic island
November 16, 2020
Glaciologist Doug MacAyeal comments on an iceberg headed for sub-antarctic island, threatens wildlife
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at UChicago event about impact of quantum research
November 16, 2020
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at UChicago event about impact of quantum research