Category: Science and Technology
Scientific origami: Folding DNA into desired structuresSept. 8, 2023BrandeisNOW spoke with Rupam Saha, a fourth year physics PhD candidate, to learn more about his summer in the lab.
Fellowships introduce students to the World of WorkAug. 23, 2023This year, 45 students received stipends of up to $6,000 to participate in internships at a wide range of workplaces across the globe, from the Jewish Public Library Archives in Montreal, to the Massachusetts State House and the New England Aquarium.
The urgency of Alzheimer’s researchAug. 18, 2023BrandeisNOW spoke with Elizabeth Mahon, a psychology PhD candidate, to learn more about her summer in the lab.
Wrapping up a summer of science: SciFest 2023Aug. 15, 2023
After countless hours dedicated to summer research, undergraduate students with disciplines across the sciences come together to share their findings.
Disability research for a new generationAug. 8, 2023The Lurie Undergraduate Fellowship offers opportunity to learn policy and create community.
Coming full circle at the Large Hadron ColliderJuly 27, 2023Brandeis’ high-energy physics group helped discover the Higgs boson, setting the stage for a major new wave of exploration.
At the intersection of taste and smellJuly 27, 2023While some spend their summer at the beach or basking in the sun, students from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are hard at work on their research. BrandeisNOW spoke with Thomas Gray, a neuroscience PhD candidate, to learn more about his summer in the lab.
Check out the latest edition of Brandeis MagazineJuly 12, 2023Kick back and kick off the celebration with the summer issue of Brandeis Magazine. The stories are sure to ignite pride, nostalgia, laughs, and fond memories.
Scientists Craig Crews and Raymond Deshaies selected for Gabbay AwardJuly 9, 2023Crews and Deshaies are trailblazers in the field of targeted protein degradation, opening new horizons for therapeutic interventions against cancer and other diseases.
Hurricanes push heat deeper into the ocean than scientists realized, boosting long-term ocean warming, new research showsJune 20, 2023A new study by professor Sally Warner shows that hurricanes don’t just churn water at the surface, they can also push heat deep into the ocean and ultimately affect regions far from the storm.
Biologist Christine Grienberger named 2023 Pew ScholarJune 13, 2023The program is considered one of the country's most prestigious research awards for early career investigators in the life sciences.
A new journey on the Niobrara National Scenic RiverMay 15, 2023A desire to make a difference, a love for the outdoors and little help from her mentors helped Kate Danziger ’23 find her dream job.
Professor Dorothee Kern is named to the American Academy of Arts and SciencesApril 19, 2023Acknowledged for her accomplishments in the biological sciences, Kern is among 269 new members drawn from academia, the arts, industry, policy, research, and science.
Bill McKibben: A united effort needed to tackle climate crisisMarch 31, 2023The environmental activist and author visited Brandeis as part of a daylong conference in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Center for German and European Studies
World of Work fellowships let students follow their passionsMarch 20, 2023Since its founding in 2008, over 500 Brandeis students have participated in this competitive program, experiencing the summer of a lifetime in internships across the world.
Christine Grienberger wins key early-career fellowshipFeb. 16, 2023
Brandeis' computational linguistics program wins grant to help archive of historic public broadcasting materialFeb. 6, 2023
Thinking about the pre-health or pre-med track at Brandeis? Here are 7 tips from students.Jan. 5, 2023There's more than one way to pursue a career in health care at Brandeis. Here, students already on their way offer their insights.
How China’s loosened COVID-19 policies have left the country vulnerableDec. 14, 2022China's strict zero-COVID policy has put the country on a different pandemic trajectory than most of the world, says professor Elanah Uretsky. Now, those policies are being rolled back.
The age of invention: patents show differences between younger and older inventorsNov. 9, 2022New research examined over 3 million U.S. patents filed from 1976 to 2000 to identify certain attributes and analyzed them based on the age of the filers.
Brandeis announces Rosenstiel Award winnersOct. 17, 2022The award celebrates scientists Christine Holt and Erin Schuman, whose work has provided important insights about the way nerve cells are guided over long distances, and how regions of nerve cells may change during learning and memory.
Reaching new heights in a NASA internshipOct. 3, 2022Maya Levisohn ’23 spent her summer researching methane concentrations and working with advanced atmospheric technology, all while 40,000 feet in the atmosphere with NASA’s SARP program.
Transformative science expansion on the horizonSept. 29, 2022The project will add about 100,000 square feet of space for labs, state-of-the-art classrooms, and more.
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