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July 27, 2016
Drowning in a sea of bricks: Why NBA bigs struggle at the line—and always will ESPN: Brooke Macnamara, assistant professor of psychological sciences, explained how her research suggests practice only accounts for a limited amount of an athlete’s success.
July 27, 2016
Christie declines comment on Trump’s NATO remark ABC News Philadelphia: Kenneth Ledford, associate professor of history and law and chair of the Department of History, talked about the challenges posed by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s statement on NATO. "Estonia is only 100 miles…
July 27, 2016
Congresswoman Marcia Fudge takes gavel as Democratic National Convention chair ideastream: Karen Beckwith, the Flora Stone Mather Professor and chair of the Department of Political Science, discussed the symbolic power in having U.S. Rep. Marcia Fudge serving as chair of the Democratic National…
July 27, 2016
Rats, men and cockroaches appear to have a similar GPS in their heads that allows them to navigate new surroundings, researchers at Case Western Reserve University report. The finding, published in the journal Current Biology, is likely an example of convergent evolution—that is, distinct animals…
July 27, 2016
Newly minted Case Western Reserve graduate Aditya Rengaswamy was in Warsaw during an extensive international “graduation tour” when he received a phone call with some unexpected news: The Theta Chi Fraternity had selected him for the 2016 Reginald E.F. Colley Award, a national honor presented…
July 27, 2016
The final summer barbecue season event of the year will be today (July 27) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. between Kelvin Smith Library and the Tinkham Veale University Center south entrance. Today’s menu will feature grilled chicken kabobs. In addition, a beef hamburger/cheeseburger combo will be…
July 27, 2016
The first day of classes is just under a month away, which means students soon will be moving into their on-campus housing. Most first-year students can check in Sunday, Aug. 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,but international students and those participating in athletics or pre-orientation adventure…
July 26, 2016
PBS NewsHour hosts early-childhood panel in Cleveland Education Week: Sandra Russ, Distinguished University Professor and the Louis D. Beaumont University Professor, participated in a panel discussion, in which she discussed early-childhood education and the importance of pretend play.
July 26, 2016
Predicting the future of robotics Science Friday: Hillel Chiel, professor of biology, discussed the “biohybrid” robot he helped create with a muscle from a sea slug’s mouth and 3-D printed components.Victoria Webster, a PhD student, is leading the research.
July 26, 2016
Women are catching up to their male counterparts in regard to matriculation and retention rates due to many of the empowerment resources and leadership development programs for women. Yet some question the value for university programs with a women-centered focus. What are the reasons that we…