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Are you interested in knowing how living cells function? Do you wonder how scientists grow human tissues in the lab? Have you pondered how robots are programmed to work? If science piques your interest, delve into the topic at the…

 When driving through a rainstorm, traction is key. If your tires lack sufficient tread, your vehicle will slip and slide and you won’t have the grip needed to maneuver safely. When torrential rains hit nearshore, shallow water ecosystems, sea…

More than 100 undergraduate students who have been engaged in research and scholarly and creative pursuits over the summer will present their projects and findings at a showcase being hosted virtually and on campus Aug. 9 and 10. The event, organized…

James H. (Jay) Henderson, professor of biomedical and chemical engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been appointed as director of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ BioInspired Institute, Duncan Brown, vice president for research, has announced. Henderson has served…

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s BioInspired Institute has awarded a new round of intramural grants to two interdisciplinary, cross-institutional research projects. One project looks at how polar fungi physically adapt to survive in extreme climate environments. Its researchers are working to determine how the…

Zhao Qin, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, is an International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM) Fellow in recognition of his contribution to the advancement of materials to global excellence. He…

Before a seed can grow into a tree, flower or plant, it needs to successfully implant itself in soil—a delicate and complex process. Seeds need to be able to take root and then remain protected from hungry birds and harsh…

College of Arts and Sciences Assistant Professor Alison Patteson has been recognized with a 2023 Cottrell Scholar award, a prestigious national honor that ranks her among the country’s best faculty researchers and teachers from the fields of astronomy, chemistry and…

On Friday, Jan. 13, the University’s first Renée Crown Professors in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) were formally recognized. Heidi Hehnly, associate professor of biology, is the Renée Crown Honors Professor in the Sciences and Mathematics, and Karin…

Research connections to the natural world are a key cornerstone of the BioInspired Institute. The work of BioInspired scientists, especially the work connected to animals, was featured in the Washington Post article “Animals inspire scientists to solve problems that humans…