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2023
Academic Communicators Network Excellence Awards
October 5, 2023
The Academic Communicators Network (ACN) Excellence Awards recognize faculty and other academics who are actively and effectively communicating about their research and scholarship to target audiences. Nominate a UChicago academic now through November 1.
Announcing the UChicago Research Dissemination and Communications Program
March 7, 2023
The new UChicago Research Dissemination and Communications Program (UChicago RDCP) supports PIs in developing Broader Impacts dissemination and communication strategies. The program is offered in partnership with the Office of Research and University Communications.
2022
New UChicago academic workshop guide
October 4, 2022
Check out this new resource for a listing of the University’s academic workshops, organized by Division and Institute.
Exploring Chicago’s diversity of language: Neubauer Family Assistant Professor Sharese King analyzes variations of African American speech
April 19, 2022
King aims to learn about diversity across racialized speakers, perceptions of African American speech, and the social and political consequences of using racialized language patterns.
Breakthrough treatments for gynecological diseases: Professor Ayman Al-Hendy’s innovative research tackles fibroids and infertility
April 19, 2022
His current research focuses on why uterine fibroids disproportionately affect women of color and how new treatments can potentially improve patients’ quality of life.
Academic Spotlight: Katherine Buse
April 19, 2022
The postdoctoral researcher at the rank of instructor uses methods from science and technology studies, science fiction studies, and the environmental humanities to study how science shapes and is shaped by its cultural milieu.
2021
“ACN in Brief” video series offers best practices for effective communications
November 15, 2021
The short videos offer a brief snapshot of content covered in ACN workshops.
Using the human body to fight cancer: UChicago’s Kunle Odunsi explores innovative immunotherapy treatments
November 15, 2021
Odunsi’s ovarian cancer research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of immune tolerance.
Communication and community: Marisa Casillas investigates how culture affects childhood linguistic development
November 15, 2021
UChicago scholar explores how parental ideologies about how to talk to children shape the ways in which children learn language concepts and use language with others.
The electronic evolution
November 14, 2021
Associate Professor of Music Jennifer Iverson explores the synthesizer's cultural impact.
A neurological love connection
November 14, 2021
Assistant Professor Robert Carrillo examines the mystery of synaptic partner matching.
New UChicago faculty join a long tradition of inquiry
November 5, 2021
Like the scholarship they produce, UChicago faculty are diverse, provocative, and dynamic. Visit the new faculty website to learn about the individuals who most recently joined this distinguished group.
UChicago and Chapin Hall Announce 2021 Joint Research Fund Awards
August 5, 2021
The studies explore impact of pediatrician consultation on child welfare, pediatric primary care innovations for Latinx families, and community violence exposure assessments.
UChicago scholar exemplifies a commitment to community engagement through research, service, and teaching
May 20, 2021
Sonia Oyola, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, has dedicated her career to supporting and serving some of Chicago's most underserved communities.
Can computers model the human mind? Associate Professor Malte Willer examines potential AI shortcomings
May 20, 2021
How much does AI really understand the information it processes?
UChicago’s Polsky Center provides faculty with full spectrum entrepreneurial support
May 20, 2021
It serves as a central resource for transforming ideas and discoveries into new products, services, and ventures.
New dual careers and faculty relocation website supports incoming UChicago scholars
May 20, 2021
The website gives an overview of services offered by the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation.
Spring Quarter Resources for UChicago Parents
March 30, 2021
Check out these resources that are available to UChicago faculty who are caring for children.
Winter Quarter Resources for UChicago Parents
January 12, 2021
Check out these resources that are available to UChicago faculty who are caring for children.
2020
Spotlight on COVID-19 Research
October 22, 2020
Learn about some of the many COVID-19 research projects currently underway across campus.
Hidden secrets uncovered from ancient texts
October 6, 2020
Professor Sofía Torallas Tovar translates pieces of history through papyrology.
Are all memories created equal? New research provides insights into memory formation and recall.
October 1, 2020
Assistant Professor Mark Sheffield sheds new light on how memories are created and accessed.
New inclusive pedagogy website helps academics create a more welcoming classroom environment
September 30, 2020
The site is designed to be a resource for educators who are committed to inclusive teaching.
Moving on—or not: UChicago biologist works to decipher the mystery behind the monarch butterfly migration
September 29, 2020
Marcus R. Kronforst is working to determine the factors that control monarch migration patterns
Summer resources for UChicago parents
June 18, 2020
UChicago has a number of resources available to support faculty who are caring for children over the summer.
Resources for teaching remotely
March 25, 2020
Multiple resources are available to assist faculty transition to remote teaching for Spring Quarter 2020
New workshop series connects UChicago faculty to community engagement opportunities
January 14, 2020
Learn about the workshops and how else to get involved with the Office of Civic Engagement
Faculty Spotlight: Robert B. Pippin
January 14, 2020
The 2019 Guggenheim Fellow shares information about his most recent book, another upcoming project, and what makes UChicago such a unique place to teach
Defying gravity
January 13, 2020
Professor Keith Ruskin conducts physiology research at 35,000 feet
UChicago researcher develops innovative treatment strategy for metastatic breast cancer patients
January 13, 2020
Professor Marsha Rosner is focused on patients who currently have limited treatment options
Learn about new REAL ID travel requirements
January 13, 2020
Prepare for business and personal travel that may be impacted by new REAL ID regulations
2019
Academic Communicators Network helps UChicago faculty connect scholarly work with target audiences
October 30, 2019
The ACN prepares faculty to communicate effectively with external audiences
Weighing economic costs and benefits: exploring the many sides of social insurance programs
October 30, 2019
Assistant Professor Manasi Deshpande explores the many sides of social insurance programs
New NIH-funded research projects investigate sleep apnea diabetes link
October 29, 2019
This work is being led by Esra Tasali MD, Associate Professor and Director of the Sleep Research Center
Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation welcomes incoming UChicago academics
October 29, 2019
This new resource is designed to help incoming faculty and their families acclimate to the campus and local community
UChicago launches new Academics with Young Children Network
October 29, 2019
The network serves to connect academics with young families to each other
Faculty Spotlight: Pedro Lopes
October 23, 2019
Assistant Professor Pedro Lopes uses a combination of computer science, engineering, and art to create interactive systems that borrow parts of the user’s body for input and output
Supporting homeless youth: Assistant Professor Shantá Robinson’s research helps young people succeed
July 29, 2019
Through organizational partnerships, Robinson amplifies the voices of marginalized young people and identifies pathways to their success
UChicago scholar brings game design to the forefront of academic research
July 20, 2019
Associate Professor Patrick Jagoda integrates games into multiple disciplines across campus
New resources help UChicago faculty navigate Chicago’s K-12 education options
July 17, 2019
Duane Davis works with faculty to identify the best educational options for their families.
Faculty Spotlight: John Schneider
July 15, 2019
John Schneider shares the latest research updates from the Chicago Center for HIV Elimination and explains how this work may soon make a state-wide impact.
A poetic experiment: UChicago professor’s new book grounded in dreamwork
June 29, 2019
Neubauer Family Assistant Professor Edgar Garcia's Skins of Columbus is a work of auto-ethnography.
Newly-tenured faculty retreat helps academics transition to the next phase of their career
April 17, 2019
The annual event celebrates faculty accomplishments and introduces valuable new resources.
Research on cell communication may help cure neurodevelopmental disorders
April 8, 2019
Assistant Professor Demet Araç studies the functionality of adhesion-type GPCRs and how they impact brain activity.
UChicago Inclusion Workshops offer unique approaches to improving communications
April 1, 2019
UChicago Inclusion Workshops combine behavioral science techniques with improvisational practice to help cultivate a more inclusive campus climate.
Smart to the Core: How the Feitler Center Brings Academic Inquiry to the Forefront of Fine Arts
April 1, 2019
The Feitler Center's Smart to the Core exhibition series is created in partnership with faculty and tied to the Core Curriculum.
Faculty Spotlight: C. Riley Snorton
March 26, 2019
C. Riley Snorton discusses the evolution of his research and how it led to his current book project tentatively titled Mud: Ecologies of Racial Meaning.
UChicago law professor explores whether constitutional rights really make a difference
March 6, 2019
Adam Chilton examines whether the act of constitutionalizing rights actually results in changing government behavior.
Why boredom is good for your brain
February 8, 2019
Prof. Sendhil Mullainathan explains how ‘self-driving mind’ stifles creativity and innovation
Faculty spotlight: Allyson Nadia Field
January 16, 2019
Faculty Spotlight: Allyson Nadia Field discusses a landmark film discovery and shares details of upcoming projects
Research sheds new light on how RNA targets foreign molecules
January 14, 2019
Heng-Chi Lee, assistant professor of molecular genetics and cell biology at the University of Chicago, leads a research team studying RNA molecules.
Why do we want what we want? UChicago scholar’s new book explores the mystery of aspiration
January 11, 2019
Philosopher Agnes Callard, BA'97, explores the value acquisition process in Aspiration: The Agency of Becoming
Genetically modified skin grafts may aid in treatments for obesity and drug abuse
January 8, 2019
Assistant professor Xiaoyang Wu is part of a research team taking stem cell research in a new direction.
2018
Faculty members receive named, distinguished service professorships
December 27, 2018
Fifteen faculty members received named professorships or were appointed distinguished service professors.
Blase Ur shares five ways to protect yourself against data breaches
December 19, 2018
The computer science faculty member discusses recent breaches and explains how companies and individuals can better protect themselves.
UChicago scholar helps identify 1898 film as earliest depiction of African-American affection
December 14, 2018
Allyson Nadia Field, an expert on African-American cinema, helped identify the film and its historical significance.
Two UChicago scientists elected AAAS fellows
November 28, 2018
Faculty were honored for their ‘distinguished contributions’ to neuroscience and understanding of the solar system.
Sociologist Eve Ewing, AB’08, authors Marvel comic Ironheart
November 28, 2018
The new series tells the story of a South Side teen genius turned superhero.
U.S. Immigration and Hidden Abuse with Claudia Flores
September 17, 2018
Legal scholar Claudia Flores discusses her report on the abuse of migrant children, the history and future of immigration policy, and her career as a human rights advocate.
SCOTUS Nears Unimaginable Era with Geoffrey Stone
September 5, 2018
First Amendment scholar Geoffrey Stone discusses the Kavanaugh nomination, Roe v. Wade, and free expression at colleges.
UChicago physicist Dam Thanh Son earns Dirac Medal for pioneering research
August 10, 2018
Physicist Dam Thanh Son is recognized for his contributions to revolutionizing human understanding of how quantum mechanics affects large groups of particles.
Juan de Pablo named UChicago Vice President for National Laboratories
August 2, 2018
De Pablo will provide leadership for the University’s stewardship of two U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories—Argonne National Laboratory and Fermilab—as institutions to advance science and technology in support of the nation’s interest.
Behavioral economist Sendhil Mullainathan to join Booth faculty as University Professor
May 21, 2018
Influential economics scholar Sendhil Mullainathan will join the University of Chicago Booth School of Business faculty on July 1, 2018, where he has been appointed University Professor.
2018 Quantrell and Graduate Teaching Awards
May 19, 2018
The Llewellyn John and Harriet Manchester Quantrell Awards, believed to be the nation’s oldest prize for undergraduate teaching, reflect the College’s commitment to honor inspiring teachers.
Three UChicago faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences
May 2, 2018
Three University of Chicago faculty members are among the 2018 inductees of the National Academy of Sciences, announced May 1: Profs. Joy Bergelson, Olaf Schneewind, and Richard Thaler.
Big Brains podcast premieres with what ancient fish reveal about humans
April 16, 2018
On the debut episode of Big Brains, University of Chicago evolutionary biologist Neil Shubin sat down to discuss his discovery of Tiktaalik, what it meant for the understanding of human evolution, and how it has impacted the future of genetic research.
Amanda Woodward named dean of the Division of the Social Sciences
April 4, 2018
Woodward, the William S. Gray Distinguished Service Professor of Psychology, has been appointed dean of the Division of the Social Sciences at the University of Chicago.
