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Multidisciplinary ϳԹ team presents at “Three-Dimensional Experiences of Ancient Environments” symposium in Greece
Last month, a diverse team of scholars from ϳԹ presented at the “Three-Dimensional Experiences of Ancient Environments” symposium in Greece. Presenters included: Maggie Popkin, professor of art history Justine Howe, chair and associate professor of religious studie...
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Political science’s Kathryn Lavelle writes chapter in the Oxford Handbook of the International Monetary Fund
The Oxford Handbook of the International Monetary Fund was published in preparation for the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. Kathryn Lavelle, the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor in World Affairs in the Department of Political Science, wrote a chapter reviewing the U...
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Hidden figures: Celebrating women's influence across centuries
Ever wondered what the space race, modern programming and household appliances like the dishwasher have in common? Each was shaped by women—just some of the many whose contributions have been overlooked throughout history. Women—including Ada Lovelace; Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, and Dorothy ...
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Religious studies’ Jonathan Tan joins episode of Vox’s “Today, Explained” podcast
Jonathan Tan, the Archbishop Paul J. Hallinan Professor of Catholic Studies in the Department of Religious Studies, was a guest on Vox’s “Today, Explained” podcast in September. Tan spoke with podcast host Noel King in an episode titled “The Pope's Big Bet on China,” which is available on Spotify, ...
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What’s a planetary parade? Astronomy’s Bill Janesh explains and shares how you can view one this weekend
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered exactly what you’re seeing? On Friday, Feb. 28, if you take a moment to turn toward the sky, you’ll be in for a special treat. Seven planets—Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars—will be visible all at once, though you might n...
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Spartan Showcase: Annika Doneghy
When Annika Doneghy shadowed a neurosurgeon in high school, she had a conversation with an intensive care unit patient who recalled his experiences receiving care. In that moment, Doneghy realized her passion wasn’t operating on patients, but understanding and connecting with them, especially those ...
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Clearing the way for faster and more cost-effective separations
Trial-and-error separations could be replaced by quantitative and predictive molecular methods, ϳԹ researchers find
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Keep your relationships strong with these tips from ϳԹ neuroscientist and philosopher Anthony Jack
Valentine’s Day has a reputation for being celebrated with grand gestures of love: marriage proposals, gifts and special dates. But when the roses wilt and chocolates are long gone, relationship maintenance is still important—whether for a friend, a significant other, a family member and even yourse...
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Physics’ Lydia Kisley receives Young Fluorescence Investigator Award
Lydia Kisley Lydia Kisley, assistant professor of physics, was recently awarded the Young Fluorescence Investigator Award from the Biophysical Society’s Biological Fluorescence Subgroup. The Young Fluorescence Investigator Award is given to an outstanding researcher at the beginning of their care...
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A new way to detect inflammation
Chemistry researchers at ϳԹ have found specific markers that may lead to new blood tests for disease