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Book explores militarism's role in post-colonial African governance
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 11, 2024
On a visit to Nigeria, Associate Professor Samuel Fury Childs Daly observed the prevalence of uniforms among civilians, which sparked his interest in militarism as a societal force.
Blackhawks reassign Isaak Phillips to Rockford IceHogs
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 11, 2024
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the reassignment of defenseman Isaak Phillips to the Rockford IceHogs, their affiliate in the American Hockey League.
Chicagoland Chamber emphasizes hiring vets this Veterans Day
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 11, 2024
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is emphasizing the importance of supporting veterans through employment and entrepreneurship as part of this year's Veterans Day observance.
Researcher explores Great Migration's impact on Chicago housing
By Southland Marquee | Nov 11, 2024
A researcher focused on Afro-Indigenous communities in the southern United States and Caribbean has joined Illinois Institute of Technology’s College of Architecture as a Jeanne and John Rowe Fellow.
Synergy Surgical donates to 'Andrea R. Ilao Foundation'
By Southland Marquee | Nov 9, 2024
In 2020, Synergy Surgical donated $500 to the Andrea R. Ilao Foundation for their annual Golf Tournament. This sponsorship is part of Synergy’s commitment to supporting organizations that focus on education and community well-being.
UChicago scientists develop flexible semiconductive hydrogels for bioelectronics
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 8, 2024
Scientists at the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have developed a new material that combines the properties of semiconductors and hydrogels, potentially transforming bioelectronics.
Lincoln Park Zoo successfully hand-rears two Jambu fruit dove chicks
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 8, 2024
Chicago welcomed two new feathered residents to the McCormick Bird House at Lincoln Park Zoo this year.
Why many stop taking GLP-1 drugs within a year
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 8, 2024
The use of GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, has surged in recent years.
Synergy Surgical donates to 'Mokena Mayors Charity Foundation'
By Southland Marquee | Nov 7, 2024
Synergy Surgical contributed $150 for a Golf Outing to the Mokena Mayors Charity Foundation in 2019, highlighting their commitment to local community support.
Architecture professor explores Munich Olympics' impact during prestigious fellowship
By Southland Marquee | Nov 7, 2024
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.
Illinois Institute of Technology sees record-breaking enrollment growth amid challenging trends
By Southland Marquee | Nov 7, 2024
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.
Precision health study aims for personalized nutrition using AI
By Southland Marquee | Nov 7, 2024
The ongoing study titled "The Nutrition for Precision Health," funded by the National Institutes of Health, is exploring personalized nutrition through artificial intelligence.
University of Chicago student explores Akkadian language through photography and innovation
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 7, 2024
In a dimly lit office at the University of Chicago, Danielle Levy, an undergraduate student, delicately handled a clay tablet from ancient Nippur.
The Foglia Residences opens for visually-impaired Chicago residents
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 6, 2024
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.
Illinois Tech reports record-breaking student enrollment growth
By Southland Marquee | Nov 6, 2024
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.
Scholar Paul Mendes-Flohr remembered for contributions to modern Jewish thought
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 6, 2024
Paul Mendes-Flohr, a distinguished scholar in modern Jewish thought and intellectual history, passed away on October 24 at the age of 83.
Illinois Tech secures $2.5M for cancer surgery imaging advancement
By Southland Marquee | Nov 6, 2024
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).
Northwestern University's NU-9 receives $7.3M boost for wider neurodegenerative research
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 6, 2024
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.
Wearable tech offers new sensory experiences for visually impaired
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 6, 2024
A team of engineers led by Northwestern University has developed a new wearable device that stimulates the skin to deliver complex sensations.
Machine learning enhances Monte Carlo methods with new approach
By Southland Marquee | Nov 6, 2024
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.