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From race cars to tombstones: What really goes on at think[box], the country’s largest makerspace FreshWater Cleveland: Claire Dorsett, executive director of Sears think[box], discussed the university's novel makerspace and launchpad for startups—all with public access. “Think[box] matters…

On Instagram, ‘Rabbinic Fit Check’ is a look book for Jewish clergy South Florida Sun Sentinel: Einav Rabinovitch-Fox, adjunct assistant professor of history at the College of Arts and Sciences, discussed an Instagram account that reflects a broader cultural shift in how rabbis are perceived.…

Do all stars exist in galaxies? Astronomy Magazine: Chris Mihos, the Worcester R. and Cornelia B. Warner Professor of Astronomy at the College of Arts and Sciences, noted that nearly all stars form inside galaxies, but some are flung into intergalactic space. Galaxy collisions and supermassive…

Akron’s polymer cluster could fuel Northeast Ohio bid to win $160 million NSF grant Signal Akron: Nick Barendt, executive director of the Institute for Smart, Secure and Connected Systems, noted that the NEO-Smart consortium is a finalist for a $160 million NSF grant to boost advanced…

Rental car insurance basics WalletHub: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, said rental car insurance decisions hinge on balancing cost, risk and peace of mind. Common mistakes include buying unnecessary duplicate coverage or assuming personal…

It’s on fire’: EPA finds toxic sewer gas after Mentor residents say their complaints went nowhere cleveland.com: John D. Protasiewicz, the Hurlbut Professor of Chemistry at the College of Arts and Sciences, said hydrogen sulfide detected in Mentor’s sewer system is toxic and can be fatal, citing…

No more dieting, just turn off the fat? Body has a switch to control weight gain, finds research. Here's how it works The Economic Times: Jonathan Stamler, professor at the School of Medicine, discussed his research findings that highlight a promising new method for delivering oxygen to tissues…

Spoken English Language Programs at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Graduate Studies will host weekly English conversation hours, starting Friday, Jan. 16. During these sessions, participants will have opportunities to practice and use English with other members across campus in…

This past November, the Fowler Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit at Case Western Reserve University hosted its inaugural Venture4Impact social entrepreneurship pitch competition. Winning teams of the competition include: AISA Solutions, led by second-year accounting and…

For millions, a dementia diagnosis comes with preconceived notions of fear, loss and burden—stigmas written by decades of media and cultural depictions that Case Western Reserve University researchers are determined to rewrite in a recently published special issue of The Hastings Center…