Year of Science
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University College of Arts and Sciences is celebrating a Year of Science!
Will This New Superpower Molecule Revolutionize Science?
Jan. 13, 2022
In a new study, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Professor Hanbin Mao and other researchers report the creation of an artificial molecule with superpowers. It has the potential to revolutionize nanotechnology – and it also explains one of nature’s intriguing enigmas: Why do we have a right hand and a…
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Associate Professor of Sociology is Awarded NSF Grant to Broaden Participation in Computing
Dec. 7, 2021
Of the 33,984 awarded computer science (CS) bachelor’s degrees in 2020, only 21% of CS graduates identified as women, 3% as Black, and 8.5% as Hispanic (Zweben & Bizot, 2021). Susan Fisk, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology, is using her expertise in social-psychology to…
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Chemistry Professor Continues Streak of Being Named Among the Most Highly Cited Scholars
Nov. 16, 2021
Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., a ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, is once again on Clarivate's list of Highly Cited Researchers in the world.
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Now ACCEPTing Students: ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Professors Receive HRSA Funding
Nov. 10, 2021
Whether you are attempting to master the art of cooking or trying your hand at DIY home improvement, chances are books, blogs and articles have been written by many qualified experts to help guide the way. Scholars spend countless hours reading page after page - chapter after…
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Stigma Resistance through NSF Assistance
Oct. 25, 2021
When it comes to our physical health, regular upkeep and preventative measures are not only expected, but encouraged within our society. However, mental health disorders have yet to be looked upon with the same grace and understanding. Kristen Marcussen, associate professor in…
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New Collaboration to Provide Real-Time Data Exchanges for Astrophysicists
Sept. 21, 2021
What happens when two neutron stars collide? What extreme densities and temperatures are reached? What new states of matter exist within the core of a neutron star? One ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì College of Arts and Sciences theoretical astrophysicist, Veronica Dexheimer, associate professor in…
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Excavations and Modifications: 2021 Farris Family Innovation Awards
Sept. 20, 2021
The Farris Family Innovation Awards support the research of tenure-track faculty members who are not yet tenured at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì and who have shown promising drive for their field of study. In May 2021, Faculty Affairs announced the recipients of this year's Farris Family…
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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Announces Winners Of The Faculty Outstanding Research And Scholarship Award
Sept. 10, 2021
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's Jonathan Maletic, Ph.D., in the Department of Computer Science and Tara Smith, Ph.D., in the College of Public Health are the winners of the 2021 Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Awards (ORSAs). The ORSAs recognize the hard work and dedication of faculty…
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Quality of Life: Researchers Exploring Treatments for Spinal Cord Injured Patients
Sept. 7, 2021
A research group in the College of Arts and Sciences at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University is searching for potential treatments for men who have suffered spinal cord injuries and hope to regain bladder control and sexual functions.
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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Announces Winners of the New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award
Sept. 2, 2021
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì has announced the winners of the 2021 New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Awards (ORSAs). The ORSAs recognize the hard work of junior faculty members who have been with ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì for less than 10 years. The 2021 winners are Shana Klein, Ph.D., in…
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