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Architecture professor explores Munich Olympics' impact during prestigious fellowship

In the movie "Oppenheimer" by Christopher Nolan, a significant scene features Albert Einstein and J. Robert Oppenheimer at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in Princeton, New Jersey.


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Illinois Institute of Technology sees record-breaking enrollment growth amid challenging trends

Illinois Institute of Technology has reported a 27 percent increase in student enrollment over the past three years, achieving its highest fall enrollment in more than thirty years.


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Precision health study aims for personalized nutrition using AI

The ongoing study titled "The Nutrition for Precision Health," funded by the National Institutes of Health, is exploring personalized nutrition through artificial intelligence.


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University of Chicago student explores Akkadian language through photography and innovation

In a dimly lit office at the University of Chicago, Danielle Levy, an undergraduate student, delicately handled a clay tablet from ancient Nippur.


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The Foglia Residences opens for visually-impaired Chicago residents

The Foglia Residences, featuring 76 apartments equipped with voice-activated assistants, opened its doors to individuals with vision impairments or blindness on October 30, according to a report from Fox 32 Chicago.


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Illinois Tech reports record-breaking student enrollment growth

Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) has reported a 27% increase in student enrollment over the past three years, marking the highest fall enrollment in more than three decades.


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Scholar Paul Mendes-Flohr remembered for contributions to modern Jewish thought

Paul Mendes-Flohr, a distinguished scholar in modern Jewish thought and intellectual history, passed away on October 24 at the age of 83.


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Illinois Tech secures $2.5M for cancer surgery imaging advancement

Associate Professor Kenneth Tichauer and Professor Jovan Brankov at Illinois Institute of Technology have secured $2.5 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).


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Northwestern University's NU-9 receives $7.3M boost for wider neurodegenerative research

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) has allocated approximately $7.3 million to further research on NU-9, an experimental drug developed by Northwestern University.


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Wearable tech offers new sensory experiences for visually impaired

A team of engineers led by Northwestern University has developed a new wearable device that stimulates the skin to deliver complex sensations.


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Machine learning enhances Monte Carlo methods with new approach

A research team, including Nathan Kirk from the Illinois Institute of Technology, has introduced a new method that uses machine learning to improve quasi-Monte Carlo methods.


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Illinois Tech student joins LAF Ignite program focusing on green policy

In September 2024, the Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF), a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., announced its third cohort for the LAF Ignite program.


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Northwestern study links leaders' social media to protest violence

In a recent study, researchers from Northwestern University have examined the relationship between social media activity by authority figures and the escalation of violence during protests.


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Illinois Tech finance students advance to global investment competition semifinals

A team of four finance students from the Illinois Institute of Technology has advanced to the semifinals of the McGill International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC) in Montreal.


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UIC leaders emphasize voting on Election Day

Today marks Election Day, a pivotal moment in American democracy.


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Argonne researchers pursue circular economy to reduce landfill waste

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago are working on innovative methods to create a more sustainable future by promoting a circular economy.


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UChicago researchers develop new model for predicting behavior of atmospheric rivers

When torrential rains and strong winds hit coastal regions, they can cause significant damage.


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NASA funds $6 million project on uncrewed aircraft systems

Boris Pervan and Samer Khanafseh from Illinois Institute of Technology are collaborating on a NASA-funded project worth $6 million.


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Andrea Williams appointed as UIC's director of intercollegiate athletics

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has announced Andrea Williams as the new director of intercollegiate athletics, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.


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New polymer treatment shows promise against Huntington's disease

Scientists at Northwestern and Case Western Reserve universities have introduced a polymer-based therapeutic for Huntington’s disease, marking a significant development in the treatment of this debilitating condition.