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STEM

‘A Beautiful, Once-In-a-Lifetime Event’: The Total Solar Eclipse on April 8

Friday, March 29, 2024, By John Boccacino

Walter Freeman’s “Introduction to Astronomy” classes always end the same way they began, with Freeman advising his students that, ultimately, “we look at the stars because they are pretty and they illuminate who we are as humanity.” That humanity will…

Campus & Community

Working on the Hill ‘Deeply Fulfilling’ for Miranda Peterson G’23

Friday, March 29, 2024, By Jessica Youngman

As a policy advisor for U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., Miranda Peterson G’23, an alumna of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, provides analysis and recommendations on top issues like energy, the environment and disaster preparedness. “You never…

Media Tip Sheets

Morals Clauses and Marketing: The Commercial Aspect of MLB Gambling Controversy

Thursday, March 28, 2024, By Keith Kobland

Falk College Associate Teaching Professor David Meluni says the damage from the Major League Baseball (MLB) gambling controversy may already have been done. In this video soundbite, Meluni–an expert in sports marketing who teaches classes on name, image, and likeness…

Campus & Community

Falk in D.C. Trip An ‘Amazing Experience’ for 27 Falk College Students

Thursday, March 28, 2024, By Matt Michael

The Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics is a unique college with a diversity of programs from exercise science to social work to sport analytics. The common denominator is Falk’s focus on experiential learning, and this past fall 27…

Media Tip Sheets

Spring Break Jitters? How to Help Kids Feel Safe After Travel Disasters

Thursday, March 28, 2024, By Christopher Munoz

Families across the nation are heading out for spring break and planning summer getaways, but recent headlines about transportation-related disasters may have children feeling a bit anxious about traveling. Derek Seward is a professor in the Counseling and Human Services…

STEM

Biology Professor Named University’s First Partnership for Undergraduate Life Sciences Education Fellow

Wednesday, March 27, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

Across the humanities and STEM disciplines in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), faculty thoughtfully develop course curricula and learning environments that incorporate their fields’ latest findings and pedagogical best practices. This careful attention ensures students benefit from a…

Campus & Community

University Hosting ‘Go Local’ Vendor Fair Today

Wednesday, March 27, 2024, By Jennifer DeMarchi

The University is hosting a Vendor Fair today as part of its “Go Local” economic initiative. The event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Drumlins Country Club ballroom. Local business owners can meet with University purchasing…

Veterans

Military-Connected Students Visit Boston for Immersion Opportunity

Wednesday, March 27, 2024, By Charlie Poag

Eight military-connected students, accompanied by two staff members from Veteran Career Services, recently returned from a week-long trip in Boston, Massachusetts for spring break. While they were able to take in the sights and culture of New England like most…

STEM

Machine Learning Gives Visibility to Underrepresented Authors

Wednesday, March 27, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

While fingerprint powder and microscopes are very important tools in forensics, machine learning is becoming one of the fastest emerging technologies in the field. This involves the use of algorithms and computing to perform efficient and effective investigations by analyzing…

Campus & Community

Mellon Foundation Names Tessa Murphy a New Directions Fellow  

Tuesday, March 26, 2024, By News Staff

The Mellon Foundation has selected Tessa Murphy, associate professor of history in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and College of Arts and Sciences, as a New Directions Fellow. The distinction comes with a three-year, $289,000 grant that…