Wild Birds' Gut Microbiome Linked With Ornamentation, Body Condition
A study by ¼ø»Æʦapp provides the first detailed insights into how gut microbiomes influence traits related to fitness in wild birds, addressing a gap in knowledge previously focused on captive animals.
¼ø»Æʦapp Awarded $6M Grant to Expand Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
The grant from the late Bernie Marcus and The Marcus Foundation will enable the ¼ø»Æʦapp Marcus Institute of Integrative Health to expand its operations to provide more services and conduct more research.
¼ø»Æʦapp Adds State-of-the-Art MRI System to Advance Research Capabilities
¼ø»Æʦapp has added a new state-of-the-art MRI system to its research infrastructure, marking a transformative step forward for groundbreaking studies in neuroscience, clinical health and medical advancements.
Arslan Munir, Ph.D., Pioneer in Smart Technologies, Joins ¼ø»Æʦapp
The ¼ø»Æʦapp College of Engineering and Computer Science recently welcomed Arslan Munir, Ph.D., an internationally renowned expert, researcher and pioneer in advanced computing and smart technologies.
VR Could be a Gamechanger in Police-Civilian Crisis Encounters
An ¼ø»Æʦapp College of Social Work and Criminal Justice study immersed police officers in virtual reality training using a realistic mental illness scenario to enhance empathy and complement traditional training.
STEM Teachers in High-need Schools Resilient Despite Challenges
An ¼ø»Æʦapp College of Education researcher collaborated on a study examining 30 years of STEM teacher trends, focusing on qualifications and changes in high-need, primarily high-poverty U.S. schools.
Alcohol-Related Deaths in the U.S. More than Double from 1999 to 2020
¼ø»Æʦapp researchers explored overall trends as well as by age, gender, race and region. The sharpest spike occurred among 25-34-year-olds (nearly fourfold), while individuals aged 55-64 had the highest rates.
Hyman Science Lecture Series at ¼ø»Æʦapp Hosts Journalist Carl Zimmer
The Nat and Dorothy Hyman Science Lecture Series, as part of the Schmidt College of Science at ¼ø»Æʦapp, will host science journalist Carl Zimmer on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m.
¼ø»Æʦapp Engineers Win NSF Grant for Unique School of AI Bio-Robotic Fish
A school of bio-robotic fish with advanced sensors will create a versatile network capable of maneuvers and station-keeping beyond current vehicles in shallow coastal areas and in deep ocean environments.
¼ø»Æʦapp Named 2024 Fulbright HSI Leader by the US Department of State
¼ø»Æʦapp has been named as a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Leader for 2024.