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Design thinking is about using aesthetic knowledge, says Weatherhead's John Paul Stephens
John Paul Stephens on aesthetics in design thinking Management Ink: John Paul Stephens, assistant professor of organizational behavior, discussed a recent study he published with Brodie J. Boland, doctoral candidate in organizational behavior, on how aesthetic knowledge defines design thinking.…
Weatherhead's Michael Goldberg details benefits of MOOCs for business owners
Find yourself a “bounce” partner & take online classes American Express: Michael Goldberg, visiting assistant professor of design and innovation, discussed how massive open online courses (MOOCs) can help business owners grow their organizations.
Head shape could increase risk of sleep apnea, says Orthodontics' Mark Hans
10 visual signs you may have a health problem MSN: Mark Hans, professor of dental medicine and chair of the Department of Orthodontics, discussed how a person’s head shape could put them at a higher risk for sleep apnea. "People with wide, short heads have shorter airways, which are easier to…
Engineering dean Jeff Duerk discusses think[ box ]'s recent partnership
Nottingham Spirk, think[ box ] partnership will inspire innovation, bring products to market Fresh Water Cleveland: Jeff Duerk, dean of the Case School of Engineering, discussed the recent partnership between innovation design firm Nottingham Spirk and think[ box ]. “We’re creating a partnership…
Music's David Ake lauded for new album
Review: David Ake's Lake Effect All About Jazz: David Ake, chair of the Department of Music, recently released a new album, Lake Effect, through Posi-Tone Records.
Anti-Diabetic Drug Metformin and Vitamin D3 Show Impressive Promise in Preventing Colorectal Cancer
The concept was simple: If two compounds each individually show promise in preventing colon cancer, surely it’s worth trying the two together to see if even greater impact is possible. In this instance, Case Western Reserve cancer researcher Li Li, MD, PhD, could not have been more prescient. Not…
Rett Syndrome Research Trust Awards Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic $1.3 Million for Clinical Trial
A surgical sedative may hold the key to reversing the devastating symptoms of a neurodevelopmental disorder found almost exclusively in females. Ketamine, used primarily for operative procedures, has shown such promise in mouse models that Case Western Reserve and Cleveland Clinic researchers soon…
Submit abstracts for Biomedical Graduate Student Symposium by March 27
The Biomedical Graduate Student Symposium is accepting abstracts for the 2015 symposium, which will be held on May 8. The symposium is an annual student-organized event showcasing the outstanding research of graduate students from the School of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine…
Learn more about SCUBA Club at March 27 general body meeting
The Case Western Reserve University SCUBA Club will hold a general body meeting on Friday, March 27, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Bellflower Lounge. Attend the meeting to find out more about the spring quarry trip, diving with sharks in the Cleveland Aquarium, certification and end of semester…
Celebrate retirement of VP Chris Ash April 8
President Barbara R. Snyder, Provost Bud Baeslack and the Offices of the President and Provost invite faculty and staff to a retirement party for Chris Ash, vice president for university planning and institutional research, on Wednesday, April 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Hovorka Atrium in the Agnar…