News: 2023

Leading scholars, tech developers, and entrepreneurs discussed how A.I. and machine learning are being used for scientific discovery at the inaugural University of Chicago and Caltech Conference on AI+Science, sponsored by the Tom and Margo Pritzker Foundation. The event, hosted in late March, brought together dozens of leading researchers in core AI and domain sciences to lead conversations and drive partnerships that will shape future research priorities, industry investment and entrepreneurial opportunities. 

Radiocarbon dating, also known as carbon-14 dating, is a method to determine the age of organic materials as old as 60,000 years. First developed in the 1940s at the University of Chicago by Willard Libby, the breakthrough technique ushered in the “radiocarbon revolution” and impacted fields from archaeology to climate science—forever changing our picture of human history.

This month PSD researchers have been recognized for their pioneering discoveries, the quality and innovation of their research programs, and their unique contributions to new fields of inquiry. 

Emma Stoutenburg is a second-year UChicago GeoSci PhD student, with a bachelor’s in Earth Science and a specialization in Geophysics from Ohio State University. Emma works in the field of mineral physics, where she studies the physical properties of the minerals within the deep interiors of planets.  

MyChoice extern and computer science graduate student, Kevin Bryson, writes about Prof. Tiffany Shaw on her journey from teen pilot to climate scientist.

PSD’s April spotlight is Galen Tsongas, Event Administrator for Astronomy and Astrophysics, and KICP.

Prof. Michael J. Franklin elected as member to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary societies. 

Gov. Pritzker, local legislators join Department of Energy, UChicago officials to usher in new era of science.

WBBM Newsradio's Rob Hart on Tuesday hosted a live forum with experts about the pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence tech, including the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT.

The prototypes invented by researchers from University of Chicago’s AxLab combine a novel, tangible user interface with tiny robots that can be used to enrich our everyday spaces.

So-called “higher symmetries” are illuminating everything from particle decays to the behavior of complex quantum systems.

Associate Professor, John Anderson, discusses the Indiana plastic fire. 

The Community Engagement Working Group in the Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics organized the South Side Science Art Contest, open to children K-12 who attend schools on the South Side of Chicago. 

Renowned scientist David Keith has joined the University of Chicago as a professor in the Department of Geophysical Sciences to explore climate systems engineering.

New materials, computer simulations and scientific leadership are driving the future of quantum information technology.