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Johnathan Taylor
Spartan Showcase: Johnathon Taylor
As an 8th grade student in Gary, Indiana, Johnathon Taylor was captivated by the concept of equality in mathematics—how two sides of an equation that look completely different can hold the same value. That fascination proved so compelling it shaped the course of Taylor’s future, leading him now…
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Case Western Reserve University economist joins national AI labor study backed by $1.6M Sloan Foundation grant
Research aims to guide decision-makers on real-world effects of artificial intelligence on American workers
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Scientists develop new type of flexible, eco-friendly electronic plastic for wearable tech, sensors
Case Western Reserve University researchers unveil new electronic polymer created without harmful ‘forever’ chemicals
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Is Mayor Bibb’s ‘Residents First’ law keeping out-of-town landlords in check?
Signal Cleveland: Rob Fischer, the Grace Longwell Coyle Professor in Civil Society and director of the Center on Poverty and Community Development, said that smaller rentals make up the bulk of the properties not on Cleveland’s rental registry, making it difficult to shed light on the city's…
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Epilepsy self-management program shows promise to control seizures, improve mood and quality of life
Epilepsy is among the most common neurological conditions, marked by unpredictable seizures, accidents and injuries, reduced quality of life, stigma and—in the worst case—premature death. But a program—developed over several years by a Case Western Reserve University-led research team—that…
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CWRUbotix beats 26 teams to win the 2025 MATE ROV World Championship
CWRUbotix, Case Western Reserve University’s robotics team, won first place in the 2025 MATE ROV World Championship last month, beating 26 university teams from around the world that qualified in the Explorer class. Hosted in Alpena, Michigan, this competition challenged teams to deploy remotely…
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Tell us about the time you stepped out of your comfort zone
During their time on campus, students are continually pushed beyond their comfort zones to achieve personal growth. We want to hear from our students: What CWRU experience took you completely outside of your comfort zone—and what made you want to do it again? Maybe you overcame your stage…
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The founding fathers...and mothers? How women shaped the independence movement
When you picture the American Revolution, you probably see powdered wigs, crowded battlefields and bold declarations of freedom. But what’s often missing from that mental image? The women. From tending to wounded soldiers and hosting political salons to disguising themselves as men to join the…
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Classroom Without Walls: Tuition-free social work education opens doors for Cleveland professionals
Please note: Items that appear in the Community Postings section are submitted by visitors. Posts are reviewed to ensure they are appropriate for our audience, but typically are not edited by University Marketing and Communications. For more than a year, Cleveland-area social work and nonprofit…
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Remembering former engineering leader Jim McGuffin-Cawley
A few years ago, a printed picture of a heart-shaped locket quietly appeared on a student-run bulletin board. Pictured inside the locket: a headshot of longtime Case School of Engineering faculty member Jim McGuffin-Cawley (GRS ’84, metallurgy and materials science). Students’ and colleagues’…