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Low vaccination rate among Republicans ‘does not bode well’ for herd immunity
May 18, 2021
Northwestern University political science and anthropology experts focused on COVID-19 research are available to comment.
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Northwestern accepting nominations for $200,000 Nemmers Prize in Medical Science
May 18, 2021
Northwestern University is accepting nominations for its $200,000 Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science. The biennial prize will be awarded in fall 2022.
Stunning simulation of stars being born is most realistic ever
May 18, 2021
Called STARFORGE, a new, mathematically-driven computational framework is the most realistic, highest-resolution 3D simulation of stars being born to date.
Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriters Project participants announced
May 14, 2021
JMF and the American Music Theatre Project at Northwestern University will continue their partnership with the 16th annual Songwriters Project. Participants from around the world, including the U.S., U.K. and Tanzania, will take part in an intensive week-long program of virtual master classes and workshops from their homes.
Art exhibition by students addresses life after graduation
May 13, 2021
“After-Thought” features the creations of seven seniors in the Art Theory and Practice (ATP) program at Northwestern University. The works will be on display May 20 to June 18 at Dittmar Memorial Gallery, located in Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive.
Social media networking doesn’t ‘level the playing field’ for women physicians
May 13, 2021
Women physicians don't reap as many professional benefits as men while social media networking, a new Northwestern Medicine study reports. They're also more likely to be sexually harassed online.
Implantable ‘living pharmacy’ could control body’s sleep/wake cycles
May 13, 2021
Researchers have signed a $33 million cooperative agreement with DARPA to develop a living pharmacy implant that could halve the time it takes to recover from jetlag.
Mike Polisky steps down as athletic director
May 12, 2021
Mike Polisky has stepped down from his role at Northwestern’s Combe Family Vice President for Athletics & Recreation, Polisky informed President Morton Schapiro today.
Sarah Klaper named first University Ombudsperson
May 13, 2021 – from Northwestern Now
Sarah Klaper has been named as Northwestern University’s first Ombudsperson, Provost Kathleen Hagerty announced today. She was hired following a national search.
Ousting Liz Cheney shows the power of Trump’s base
May 12, 2021
Northwestern University political scientists weigh in on what this means for the Republican party and ongoing bipartisan cooperation in Congress.
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