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New species of frog discovered by postdoctoral researcher named one of the “coolest new animal species”
The 21 coolest new animal species of 2015 Newsweek: A new species of frog with the ability to change the texture of its skin to blend in with its surroundings was named one of the “coolest new animal species” of the past year. Katherine Krynak, a biology postdoctoral scholar, and other researchers…
School of Dental Medicine students, faculty bring care to nursing homes
Case Western Reserve dental students, faculty deliver care to seniors from dentist's office on wheels Crain’s Cleveland Business: School of Dental Medicine students and faculty are bringing on-site dental care to elderly patients in Cleveland-area nursing homes with the “Lifelong Smiles” van. The…
Law's Lewis Katz talks about Cleveland's vulnerability in lawsuit brought forth by Tamir Rice's family
2 Cleveland officers still in jeopardy over Tamir Rice case Associated Press: Lewis Katz, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, talked about why the city of Cleveland might want to settle the lawsuit from Tamir Rice’s family, explaining that the city will be vulnerable at trial because the 911…
Biomedical engineering's Nicole Steinmetz contributes to study on how plant virus could eliminate tumors
How this plant virus can help fight cancer ANI News: Nicole Steinmetz, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, contributed to a study that found how in-situ vaccination with the hard coating of cowpea mosaic virus can lead to the natural defense system attacking the malignancy when injected…
Mandel School's Mark Joseph writes about mixed-income housing in San Francisco
Can San Francisco get mixed-income public housing redevelopment right? Shelter Force: Mark Joseph, associate professor in the Mandel School and director of the National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities, wrote about San Francisco’s foray into the mixed-income public housing model.
Remembering pre-med student Donald Harris
No matter how bad his illness became, Donald Harris never gave up on his dream: to become a doctor who helped patients battling, just as he was. When the Case Western Reserve senior scored in the 97th percentile on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) last fall, his dream felt even closer to…
New Dunkin’ Donuts Uptown location to hold grand opening today; welcome back event Jan. 12
Dunkin’ Donuts will hold a grand opening event at its new Uptown location in the Barnes and Noble University Bookstore today (Jan. 6). To celebrate, the restaurant will serve free hot or iced coffee for all guests visiting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first 200 customers at the event will receive a…
Attend graduate TA orientation Jan. 12
The spring graduate teaching assistant (TA) training orientation will be held Tuesday, Jan. 12, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Sears Building, Room 408. Attendance at the orientation session is required for all new graduate TAs. Pizza and beverages will be provided. Questions about graduate TA training…
Get tips for applying to NSF CAREER Award with Grant Writing Program; information session to be held Jan. 15
Faculty members who plan to apply for a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award are invited to participate in Grant Writing Program meetings to be held biweekly February through June. The writing program provides support, accountability and feedback on grant proposals, as well as resources…
How does MetroHealth make sure children have access to health care? Find out at Jan. 12 event
Find out how the MetroHealth System ensures that children and young people have access to health care at the next Schubert Center for Child Studies event, titled “Innovative Partnerships for Healthy Children and Youth.” The event will take place Tuesday, Jan. 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the…