DENTON, Texas, May 23 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * $2 million gift establishes the Sinha Innovation Lab for Data Science at UNT DENTON (UNT), Texas -- UNT alumnus Vikas Sinha ('23 Ph.D.) and his wife, Anuradha, are expanding their commitment to the university with an additional $2.15 million gift to create The Sinha Innovation Lab for Data Science, which will support cutting-edge research and innovation within The Anuradha and Vikas Sinha Departmen more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * 'Hopelessly attached': Scientists discover new 2D material that sticks the landing More than ten years ago, researchers at Rice University led by materials scientist Boris Yakobson predicted that boron atoms would cling too tightly to copper to form borophene, a flexible, metallic two-dimensional material with potential across electronics, energy and catalysis. Now, new research shows the prediction holds up, b more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 24 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * 10-story Steel-framed Building to be Put to the Test on UC San Diego Earthquake Simulator By Ioana Patringenaru A 10-story cold-formed steel-framed building will soon be put to the test on an earthquake simulator at the University of California San Diego to see how well it can withstand earthquakes. The UC San Diego shake table is the only outdoor facility of its kind in the world, more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 22 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * A rule-breaking, colorful silicone that could conduct electricity Previously only thought to be insulating, a shift in the angle between silicon and oxygen atoms creates a highway for an electrical charge Test tubes containing the new silicone copolymers, separated by chain length, from long to short provide visual evidence of the varying band gap in the new semiconductor silicone. Shining a UV light more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 24 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: * * * A&T Interdisciplinary Team Introduces Wound Dressing Innovation By Niya King, and Jamie Crockett EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 22, 2025) - A dynamic team of graduate researchers from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University captivated judges and attendees with their a sustainable, next-generation wound dressing innovation called Woundra at the 2025  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 24 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Capsida receives FDA IND Clearance for its first-in-class, IV-administered gene therapy for STXBP1-developmental and epileptic encephalopathy Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children's Hospital will participate in Capsida Biotherapeutics' multicenter clinical trial to study an investigational therapy for the treatment of a deva more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 24 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Single-cell RNA sequencing of bone metastases from multiple cancer types reveals three distinct immune archetypes Bone is a common site for metastasis of solid cancers, but histological and molecular features of bone metastases are not well understood. In a new study published in Cell Genomics, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center use RNA sequenc more PR

BLOOMSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- Bloomsburg University issued the following news: * * * Biology graduate student finds career inspiration researching extinct marine arthropods By Ashley Altman For Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg graduate student Madison Moody '25, an unexpected research opportunity is shaping her entire career path. Her journey started in a paleontology class taught by Alan Gishlick, assistant professor of physical and environmental sciences at Bloomsburg, where she s more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 24 -- Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * US Excess Deaths Continued to Rise Even After the COVID-19 Pandemic There were over 1.5 million "missing Americans" in 2022 and 2023--deaths that would have been averted if US mortality rates matched those of peer countries. Excess US deaths have been increasing for decades, with working-age adults disproportionately affected, and this trend continued during and after the pandemic. By more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 23 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up for May 23, 2025: * * * Faculty in the News, May 23 Mike Stull (entrepreneurship), Stuart Sumida (biology) and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) were mentioned in recent news coverage. NOTE: Faculty, if you are interviewed and quoted by news media, or if your work has been cited, and you have an online link to the article or video, please let us know more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 23 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Bridging the gap between AI, technology and firefighting: Faculty and student research Vicky Lopez, a first-generation CSUSB student with a background in firefighting, is using their engineering skills to develop innovative technologies that improve wildfire response. With support from CSUSB faculty, including Fadi Muheidat, associate professor of computer science, they hav more PR

PASADENA, California, May 23 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Caltech Celebrates 70th Staff Service & Impact Awards On May 22, 2025, Caltech honored 246 of its staff members at the 70th Staff Service & Impact Awards ceremony held in Beckman Auditorium. Julia McCallin, associate vice president for human resources and chief human resources officer, served as emcee for the event, which honored staff members for their contributions to Caltech's research more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news on May 23, 2025: * * * Cornell graduates aim to 'lead from the front' as military officers Running sprints up Libe Slope early on a cold Monday, as thunder rumbled and a downpour began, Samuel Rabin '25 felt a moment of disbelief - why are we doing this? - along with determination to persevere through the extreme conditions. "I wanted to set an example and help motivate others," Rabin, the outgoing cadet commander of C more PR

AURORA, Colorado, May 24 -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * CU Anschutz Develops First Validated Tool to Measure Performance in Bone-Anchored Prosthesis Users after Amputation The COLD-TUG test shows that a leg prothesis anchored to bone is faster to don and doff than a traditional socket-style prosthesis By David Kelly A test developed at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus that measures both prosthetic donning time more PR

LEWISTON, Maine, May 24 -- Bates College issued the following news: * * * Double gold: Two Bates STEM standouts earn prestigious Goldwater Scholarships By Alexandra DeMarco Bates juniors Aleisha Martinez Sandoval and Mohammed Mohammed, who are both Bates STEM Scholars with a lifelong passion for science, have earned prestigious Goldwater Scholarships. The two are among just 441 sophomore and junior students, from 1,300 nominated applicants, to receive 2025 Goldwater Scholarships, which prov more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 23 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FIU among 21 universities recognized for success in advancing science and fostering professional success By Jonathan Ruadez Florida International University has been recognized for both advancing research and prioritizing student success in the classroom and in their careers, in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications. "FIU is one of only 21 universi more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 23 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Local Officials: Residents trust police more where there are policies to improve relations More Michigan communities are adopting policies to improve police-community relations, and local officials see increased trust among residents for law enforcement officers where certain practices were in place. The latest Michigan Public Policy Survey, conducted by the University of more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU psychologist earns Rising Star Award from the Association for Psychological Science By Carly Nelson A Florida State University faculty member has earned an early career award from an international psychological organization for his research into how people perceive or process threats. David March, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, received a Rising Star Award from the Associ more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 24 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * The future of public health begins in schools, and nurses are pivotal By Taylor Thomas Schools are uniquely positioned to promote public health, teaching students about topics such as healthy behaviors and wellbeing while also providing health screenings for students and sharing resources for families. An evidence-based article published in Public Health Nursing by Erin Maughan more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 24 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State Partners With Atlanta Police on Department of Justice Initiative Georgia State University's Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology will receive a $200,000, three-year grant to join the Atlanta Police Department as a research partner on the Department of Justice initiative to establish an Atlanta Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC). Crime Gun Intelligence Centers dramatically increase  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 24 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * If a Tree Falls in the Forest, Was it a Pine? UVA Researchers Can Make a Good Guess By Zeina Mohammed If you're wondering why squirrels seem to vastly outnumber raccoons - or why certain car brands dominate city streets - a team of University of Virginia researchers may be able to help. Some species are abundant while most are rare. For nearly a century, scientists have sought a mathema more PR

LAKE FOREST, Illinois, May 24 -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: * * * Brian McCammack awarded fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Chair of Environmental Studies Brian McCammack was recently awarded a $60,000 fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) for his book project, Black, Brown, and Green: The Origins of Environmental Justice in the 1970s. The environmental justice movement foc more PR

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, May 24 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Lillian Pardey '25 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Lillian Pardey '25 has recently accepted a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award for an English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) in Taiwan during the 2025-26 academic year. During the program, Pardey will assist in English classrooms while promoting cultural exchange in an elementary or junior high school in the county of Taitung. "From t more PR

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, May 24 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Prof. Rial-Faigenbaum Delivers Keynote at International Conference in Italy Tamara Rial-Faigenbaum, Ph.D., specialist professor in the Department of Health and Physical Education, was an invited keynote speaker at the III International Conference GIS FRPP on Knowledge and Beliefs in Pelvic Health and Physiotherapy, held May 23-24 in Naples, Italy. The conference, organized by the Specialist Interest  more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Moving pictures: Researchers use movies to diagnose EV battery failure Charging electric-vehicle batteries in Ithaca's frigid winter can be tough, and freezing temperatures also decrease the driving range. Hot weather can be just as challenging, leading to decomposition of battery materials and, possibly, catastrophic failure. For electric vehicles (EVs) to be widely accepted, safe and fast-charging lithium ion  more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 24 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: * * * Chancellor Martin Inducted into The Citadel's Academy of Engineers EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 23, 2025) -- For outstanding leadership and advances in engineering and education over the past four decades, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Chancellor James R. Martin II has been inducted into The Citadel School of Engineering's Academy of Engi more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 23 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Neuroscientist Huda Akil wins Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science Established by VUMC in 2006, the Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science recognizes scientists of national reputation who have a stellar record of research accomplishments and are known for mentoring others in science. By Bill Snyder Huda Akil, PhD, an internationally known neuroscientist whose research has helped  more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, May 24 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School issued the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law School launches new Veterans Law Clinic Author: Notre Dame Law School Notre Dame Law School is proud to announce the launch of a new Veterans Law Clinic, dedicated to providing free legal assistance to U.S. military veterans in matters such as disability claims and appeals. The clinic will begin operation in the Fall of 2025, and it will offer critical support to veterans w more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, May 24 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * As academic year ends, faculty prep for what's next Just as the 2024-25 academic year concluded, Penn College faculty jumped into the 2025 Summer Teaching Institute, held May 19-20. Conducted shortly after the end of each academic year, the Summer Teaching Institute helps lay a productive foundation for an engaging return to instruction in the fall semester. This year's professional  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Education issued the following news: * * * Postdoc's Research on Foster Care Students Earns Fan Favorite Award Blayne Stone Jr.'s poster presentation received top marks from his peers at the annual Pitt postdoctoral research symposium Blayne Stone Jr. felt he couldn't possibly fit the scope and nuance of his dissertation into a research poster, but he tried anyway, and it paid off. Stone, a postdoctoral associate in  more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, May 24 -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for the week of May 19, 2025: * * * Highlander Highlights: Week of May 19, 2025 By Pam McCallister Radford students take prizes at water resources conference Students from the Department of Geospatial Science won recognition at the 2025 American Water Resources Association (AWRA) Spring Conference, held April 28-30 in Anchorage, Alaska. Sophomore Kayla Fields won first prize and Annelise Bri more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice geophysicist Ajo-Franklin wins Reginald Fessenden Award for pioneering work in fiber optic sensing Jonathan Ajo-Franklin, a leading mind in applied geophysics and Trustee Professor of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Rice University, has been awarded the 2025 Reginald Fessenden Award by the Society of Exploration Geophysicists. The honor recognizes a "specific technical contribution to explor more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice method refines ultrapure diamond film fabrication for quantum and electronic applications Diamond is one of the most prized materials in advanced technologies due to its unmatched hardness, ability to conduct heat and capacity to host quantum-friendly defects. The same qualities that make diamond useful also make it difficult to process. Engineers and researchers who work with diamond for quantum sensors,  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 24 (TNSjou) -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Action! Proteins critical to healthy brain development captured on film Salk Institute and UC San Diego researchers capture first-of-its-kind video of dynein-Lis1 protein interaction, supporting future drug development for neurological disorders Our cells rely on microscopic highways and specialized protein vehicles to move everything--from positioning organelles to car more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 23 -- The University of New Mexico School of Law issued the following news release: * * * School of Law Students Raise $24,500 to Support Summer Public Interest Work The School of Law's Association for Public Interest Law (APIL) raised $24,500 this year to fund student stipends for summer public interest work. This is nearly $10,000 more than last year. This milestone reflects APIL's ongoing commitment to community service, legal equity, and support for underserve more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 23 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * Senior Amanda Grant, innovative artist and historian, awarded national Beinecke Scholarship Growing up in Clayton, Wisconsin, a town of 571 people, Amanda Grant never imagined she'd be conducting research in Uganda and speaking Swahili. Yet Grant, a rising senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has done all that and much more during a college career that already has made her a s more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, May 24 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Saluki Pride: Tsuchin 'Philip' Chu earns Scholar Excellence Award Tsuchin "Philip" Chu, professor in the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Materials Engineering, is the 2025 winner of the Scholar Excellence Award at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The award recognizes and promotes outstanding research and creative endeavors and serves as a testament to the contributions of scholar more PR

STANFORD, California, May 24 -- Stanford University issued the following news: * * * Nano-scale biosensor lets scientists monitor molecules in real time Drawing inspiration from our gut protection mechanisms, Stanford researchers have engineered a new type of sensor to monitor substances over long stretches - measuring reactions for up to a week after being implanted in living rats. Wouldn't it be amazing if we could continuously monitor the molecular state of our body? Consider the solution more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 23 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Stephen Quake and David Julius named Salk Institute Nonresident Fellows LA JOLLA--The Salk Institute welcomes two new Nonresident Fellows, UC San Francisco Professor David Julius and Stanford Professor Stephen Quake. The two scientists join a group of eminent scientific advisors who guide Salk's leadership. "David and Steve are amazing scientists and great partners to have on Sa more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, May 24 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * On the Path to a New TB Vaccine? Study published in Scientific Reports identifies a novel population of immune cells that could provide an alternative vaccine target STONY BROOK, NY, May 23, 2025 - There is no highly effective vaccine against tuberculosis (TB), which remains an infection of global concern. Charles Kyriakos Vorkas, MD, an infectious diseases phys more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 24 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Inventor Pioneers Breakthrough Cell Therapy For Patients With ALS And Other Devastating Diseases Dr. Simrit Parmar's novel treatment shows promising results in human trials, sparks first U.S.-Saudi clinical alliance and offers hope for patients with hard-to-treat diseases. Dr. Simrit Parmar, an associate professor in the College of Medicine at Texas A&M University and founder of the clinical-sta more PR

SEGUIN, Texas, May 24 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: * * * TLU Chemistry Department Receives Welch Foundation Grant TLU's Chemistry Department is having a great year. They were recently notified that they are the recipient of a generous grant from the Robert A. Welch Foundation--the department's third grant so far this year. The Welch grant, valued at $75,000, is intended to improve the department's capabilities in chemical research and to give faculty and students a more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Two Penn State undergraduates named Astronaut Scholars UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State undergraduates Charlie Colvin and Megan von Abo were named 2025 Astronaut Scholars, earning competitive national scholarships facilitated by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. The scholarships, awarded to 74 students in across the United States this year, provide up to $15,000 toward education for u more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 24 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH researchers support launch of GEM-B2 experiment aimed at addressing microbial gene exchange in the International Space Station On April 21, at 4:15 A.M. EDT, samples from the UAH Biology Sysoeva Lab were launched into orbit as part of NASA's SpaceX CRS-32 resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission will carry out the Genetic Exchange in Microgravity for Biofilm Bioremediati more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 24 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * UC San Diego Packs a Punch of AI Research Power with a Gift from NVIDIA The new School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences (SCIDS) offers researchers access to one of the most powerful AI systems available By Cynthia Dillon The MLSys Group and the Hao AI Lab, led by Hao Zhang, an assistant professor at the Halicioglu Data Science Institute (HDSI) within SCIDS at the Univers more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 24 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * "A Major Conceptual Advance" on El Nino World's best-known climate phenomenon acted very differently in 2023 By Robert Monroe El Nino years in the western United States are usually soggy, warm affairs while countries on the other side of the Pacific Ocean like Indonesia suffer from drought. The east-west shift of a warm blob of water in the equatorial Pacific Ocean has been the mai more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, May 24 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Experimental economist explores overlooked aspects of human behavior Alumna Alessandra Cassar, now a professor at the University of San Francisco, found her path by working with UC Santa Cruz's Learning and Experimental Economics Projects (LEEPS) laboratory as a graduate student. By Allison Arteaga Soergel Despite an abundance of strong economic theory compiled over the decades more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 24 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Breakfast of Champions for Cancer Research By Stacey Bomser The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research presented its annual gift to support cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Since 1952, volunteers from The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research have walked side by side with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth--the University of Miami Healt more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 24 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Growing Together: The Power of Mentorship in Gynecological Oncology Research By Ana Veciana-Suarez In the lab and beyond, two physician-scientists in gynecological oncology built a bond that fuels scientific discovery and personal growth. Patricia Jeudin, M.D., associate professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Spot On: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center's Novel Discoveries and Treatments Advance Melanoma Care By Lauren Comander Doctors and researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, are making encouraging inroads in the treatment of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. As the nation pays homage to Melanoma Aware more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 24 -- The University of Baltimore issued the following news: * * * Prof. Joshua Kassner Presents at Oxford on the Role of the Public in Health and Science Decision Making Joshua Kassner, professor of philosophy at The University of Baltimore and research fellows director for the Hoffberger Center for Ethical Engagement, recently gave a talk at the University of Oxford as part of his contribution to a special edition of Bioethics, a prestigious journal in applied ethi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news: * * * EPIC Pre-Doctoral Fellow Wins NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Sariya Stowers was selected for the prestigious fellowship. EPIC Pre-Doctoral Fellow Sariya Stowers won a prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship--joining a tradition that includes Google co-founder Sergey Brin, NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins and 42 Nobel laureates. With the support of more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 23 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Possible sign of life in deep space faces new doubts By Louise Lerner UChicago analysis of new and old data suggests the signal is weak and explainable by other molecules In April, scientists captured global attention by announcing they'd found a molecule in a faraway planet's atmosphere that could signal life there. But a new analysis by University of Chicago scientists adds to the growing skepticism a more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, May 24 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * University of Oklahoma Students Earn Top Honors at 2025 Heartland Emmys Student Production Awards By Bonnie Rucker NORMAN, OKLA. - The University of Oklahoma's Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication, which was recently rated No. 1 program by the Broadcast Educators Association, continues its path of excellence after earning six total awards and more than a third of all nominations from the N more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, May 23 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB participates in landmark 'Brain Capital' event at the Texas Medical Center in Houston Dr. Jochen Reiser moderates expert panel on accelerating health care innovation at summit in Houston The University of Texas Medical Branch joined global business and policy leaders this week for a landmark "Brain Capital" summit focused on positioning brain health as a vital economic driver. Th more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 24 -- Vanderbilt University College of Arts and Science issued the following news: * * * Scientists discover new evidence of intermediate-mass black holes By Mary-Lou Watkinson In the world of black holes, there are generally three size categories: stellar-mass black holes (about five to 50 times the mass of the sun), supermassive black holes (millions to billions of times the mass of the sun), and intermediate-mass black holes with masses somewhere in between. Whi more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 23 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt's nationally recognized Trauma Center treats amazing array of injuries On a given day, the Vanderbilt Trauma Center may admit multiple gunshot and motor vehicle accident victims. For 27 years, across nearly 100,000 admissions, the Trauma Center's physicians, nurses and staff have been treating patients arriving from a region covering 80,000 square miles. By John Howser Du more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 24 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * USC at ICRA 2025 USC School of Advanced Computing and USC Viterbi researchers showcase breakthroughs in generative modeling, safety in imitation learning, human-aware planning and more at ICRA 2025, one of the most prestigious gatherings in robotics. From generative models for realistic driving simulations to safety-aware robot learning and human-robot colla more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 24 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * Nguyen Ngoc Minh Nguyen ('24) Awarded Fulbright US Student Grant Nguyen Ngoc Minh Nguyen has been selected for a Fulbright US Student Program English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) in Taiwan. A 2024 graduate in Chinese and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Nguyen will represent the United States as a cultural ambassador while working in English classrooms in Taiwan throughout the upcoming more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 23 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Why are some rocks on the moon highly magnetic? MIT scientists may have an answer Where did the moon's magnetism go? Scientists have puzzled over this question for decades, ever since orbiting spacecraft picked up signs of a high magnetic field in lunar surface rocks. The moon itself has no inherent magnetism today. Now, MIT scientists may have solved the mystery. They propose that more PR