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Completing research on childhood and adolescence? Apply for fellowship to assist with research costs
The Schubert Center for Child Studies is now accepting applications for the Welter-Muzic Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Child Studies program. This program supports undergraduate student research in the areas of childhood and adolescence. Undergraduate students may apply for $200-1,000 to…
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Inamori Center to present Transparency International founder Peter Eigen with Inamori Ethics Prize
Lecture and panel discussion free and open to the public, Sept. 8 and 9 Each year, the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence at Case Western Reserve University gathers the community to honor an international exemplar of ethical leadership with the Inamori Ethics Prize as part of…
Vote for mobile app developed at CWRU—unVolt—in competition
My team at CWRU and I have been working steadily on unVolt, a mobile app that tells home owners simple changes they can make to their daily routine to help decrease their energy use. We've submitted to a Department of Energy competition which is primarily decided by community votes. Winning this…
Learn about how science is portrayed in movies
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 7 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Cedar Lee Theater Hollywood is known as the dream factory—the place where the best and brightest creative minds produce films that entertain, inspire and yes—even educate. But what happens when movie magic is made at the expense of scientific fact?…
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Considering a career in NYC in the field of finance? Apply for fall break program
Undergraduate students are invited to apply to participate in the Undergraduate Wall Street Trek over fall break, Oct. 23-25. On this trip, students will have the opportunity to network with alumni from Morgan Stanley, Citibank, Goldman Sachs and more in New York City. In addition, there will be…
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Vision researcher Krzysztof Palczewski receives Distinguished University Professorship
Krzysztof Palczewski, one of the world’s leading vision researchers and recipient of numerous international awards and universal peer respect, has been awarded the permanent title of Case Western Reserve University Distinguished University Professor. Palczewski, the John H. Hord Professor and…
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Run for fall chair of Student President's Roundtable
The Student Executive Council of Case Western Reserve University is looking for candidates interested in being appointed chair for the fall semester’s Student President’s Roundtable, its major body. Any interested undergraduate may run for the position at the first meeting, this Friday, Sept. 2,…
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SCUBA Club Meeting
SCUBA Club will have its first general body meeting this Friday, Sept. 2, at 12:30 p.m. in Thwing Center’s Bellflower Lounge. The meeting will cover plans for the semester, a vote on this year’s t-shirts and a brief introduction on certification classes for anyone looking to start diving. There…
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University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education Session: Getting off to a good start
Even though the beginning of the academic year can be hectic, it is also the best time to think about ways to get your class off to the best start possible. Research has shown that paying extra attention to these first few weeks of classes can establish helpful patterns for both students and…
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Physics’ Glenn Starkman awarded Distinguished University Professorship
Physics Professor Glenn Starkman likes big ideas. During 20 years at Case Western Reserve University, he’s tackled some of the most important questions in cosmology, particle physics and astronomy. As he’s worked in his chosen fields, Starkman has also challenged and helped set the course for the…