News: Events

2025

CPS students graduate from Fermilab Quantum Science program

July 3, 2025

Forty Chicago Public School students celebrate and stand for a group photo with Fermilab Interim Director Young-Kee Kim and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, center, during the graduation ceremony for the inaugural Saturday Morning Quantum program hosted by

Fermilab hosted its first quantum science education outreach program for Chicago high school students. The classes were taught by quantum scientists and subject matter experts to inspire the next generation of quantum researchers.


Spring Distinguished Speaker Series fosters conversations on the future of AI with leaders in the field

July 3, 2025

Combined photo of Margo Seltzer, Tom Griffiths, and Moshe Vardi.

Professors Margo Seltzer, Tom Griffiths, and Moshe Vardi spoke about the metascience of data science, AI’s limitations, and tradeoffs between efficiency vs. resilience with AI.


A quantum leap in health care

July 3, 2025

A panel of researchers (from left): UChicago Medicine Assoc. Prof. Alexander Pearson, UChicago PME Dean Nadya Mason, UChicago Medicine Prof. Julian Solway, and UChicago PME and Chemistry Department Prof. Greg Engel discussed the future of quantum medicine

UChicago alumni learn how qubits and entanglement can create a healthier future in a recent Harper Lecture.


Committee recommends U.S. build Muon Collider in report on future of particle physics

July 3, 2025

The alignment station at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory allows the team there to align magnets with very fine precision.

UChicago scientists help lay out vision for the next 20-plus years of the field.
 


UChicago to host Nobel laureates, other experts for event on preventing nuclear war

July 1, 2025

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July 14-16 gathering to create recommendations for policymakers and leaders to reduce the threat of nuclear war.


The DSI welcomes summer students to explore the world of research

June 28, 2025

Dan Nicolae, Faculty Co-Director of the Data Science Institute and Elaine M. and Samuel D. Kersten, Jr. Distinguished Service Professor in the Departments of Statistics, Human Genetics, Medicine, and the College Section of Genetic Medicine, presents at th

The Data Science for Social Impact Summer Experience and Summer Lab programs kick off this week.


Celebrating this year’s successes in the data science clinic

June 16, 2025

In April, the DSI held a reception to thank mentors for their their work ensuring the success and impact of each project.

This year’s Clinic teams used data science and AI to solve problems for their clients, from the UChicago Library to a global renewable energy provider.
 


Argonne’s innovations highlighted at 2025 American Nuclear Society Meeting

June 16, 2025

Scientists working on a metallic contraption.

Argonne plays a leading role at 2025 American Nuclear Society Meeting, where international experts will gather to address how nuclear energy can be expanded to meet growing global needs.


Moungi Bawendi delivers 2025 Harkins lecture at UChicago

June 12, 2025

Photo of Moungi Bawendi lecturing in front of a projection of data.

Nobel laureate Moungi Bawendi reflects on quantum dot revolution with his alma mater. 


The RNA Revolution: Linking the lab to the clinic to tackle challenges in cancer

June 2, 2025

Chuan He, PhD, John T. Wilson Distinguished Service Professor of Chemistry and of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (left) and Kunle Odunsi, MD, PhD, UCCCC Director, Abbvie Foundation Distinguished Service Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and BSD

New insights into the role of RNA in cancer took center stage at a recent symposium hosted at the University of Chicago.
 


MS in applied data science team wins 2nd place at transit hacks 2025

June 2, 2025

A masculine figure facing away from the camera standing in the snow within a bus stop vestibule.

Daniel Sa teamed up with classmates to build a way for commuters to better anticipate public transit delays at Transit Hacks 2025. 


UChicago spark conference brings MS-ADS alumni together

June 2, 2025

Members of the MS-ADS Alumni Committee at the inaugural UChicago Spark Conference.

The first-ever UChicago Spark conference focuses on celebrating alumni achievements, exchanging new ideas, and building momentum for the future. 


Science meets soil in Fermilab’s prairie land

June 2, 2025

Robert Betz (right) standing with students at the Fermilab prairie in 2002.

The prairie restoration success at Fermilab has become a living laboratory — supporting scientific research, fostering biodiversity and providing essential ecosystem services like erosion control and enhanced soil health.


The DSI celebrates its 2025 class of undergraduate data science students

June 1, 2025

Photo of students at the DSI reception smiling with food and drink.

The Data Science Institute hosted a reception at the Smart Museum in honor of this year’s graduating class of data science majors.
 


2025 Research Day highlights growth with global impact

June 1, 2025

Faculty Director and Neubauer Professor of Computer Science and the College Nick Feamster recapped the Internet Innovation Initiative’s work testing the limits of internet speed measurement to facilitate real-time solutions.

The Data Science Institute’s annual event showcased cross-campus collaborations spanning climate science, government, and more.