2026
AI for Science and autonomous labs to come together at SciFM 26
May 18, 2026
The SciFM 26 conference will be hosted at UChicago from May 27-29.
UChicago chemists invent new way to swap nitrogen into molecules
May 18, 2026
Breakthrough could speed up new drug discovery.
Deep in the ice, Antarctic detectors pick up incoming cosmic rays from outer space
May 18, 2026
Detection by Askaryan Radio Array holds promise for future research into sources, nature of cosmic rays and neutrinos.
2026 AI + science hackathon tackles real-world scientific challenges using AI
May 18, 2026
Schmidt AI in Science Fellows mentored twelve interdisciplinary student teams that applied machine learning to advance scientific discovery.
University of Chicago launches joint MD/MS in Applied Data Science Program
May 18, 2026
The University of Chicago has announced a new joint-degree program that combines a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the Pritzker School of Medicine with a Master of Science in Applied Data Science from the Data Science Institute and Physical Sciences Division.
Prize Winners for Educational Excellence 2026
May 15, 2026
This year, eight PSD instructors and students have been honored for excellence in teaching the next generation of physical and mathematical scientists.
UChicago announces 2026 winners of Quantrell and Ph.D. teaching awards
May 14, 2026
Congrats to Nick Feamster, Neubauer Professor of Computer Science, who has won a Quantrell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching.
Julius Jellinek, pioneering theorist in cluster and nanoscale chemistry, 1946–2026
May 13, 2026
Julius Jellinek, a Senior Fellow in the University of Chicago’s Computation Institute from 2006 to 2018 and Senior Scientist Emeritus at Argonne National Laboratory, passed away on April 6. He was 80.
University of Chicago names Lorraine and Yuji Suzuki Center in honor of alumni
May 12, 2026
In recognition of their longstanding support of the University of Chicago and generous contributions to expanding data science education and research, the University has named the Data Science Institute’s new home at 5460 S. University Ave. in honor of Yuji Suzuki, SM’70, and in memory of his late wife, Lorraine Suzuki, PhD’73.
Four UChicago undergraduates awarded 2026 Goldwater Scholarship
May 11, 2026
Third-years Arthur Costa, Shelley Fernando, Mason McCormack, and Vincent Wang, all of whom study PSD or joint-PSD subjects, earn the prestigious award for their research.
A stable solution
May 11, 2026
How UChicago physicists delayed the formation of viscous fingers between fluids.
Scientists get best-ever look at distant planet’s surface with Webb telescope
May 11, 2026
Data analyzed by UChicago scientists reveals exoplanet Kua’kua is dark and rocky, offering clues to search for habitable worlds.
University of Chicago chemist Chuan He elected to the National Academy of Sciences
May 11, 2026
How an RNA pioneer’s discovery of reversible methylation launched a new era in the chemical and biological sciences.
MS in applied data science students step onto the trading floor at CBOE
May 11, 2026
On the trading floor at Cboe Global Markets, a group of students from the MS in Applied Data Science program gathered near the closing bell as the final seconds of the trading day ticked down. When the clock hit 3:15 PM, MS-ADS student Adaora Ezike rang the bell.
CQE releases unified strategy to scale Midwest quantum workforce
May 11, 2026
'Advancing Together' report offers roadmap for strengthening quantum-focused awareness, preparation, mobility, employer leadership, and coordination.