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Renowned scientists to share insights on human evolution at public symposium
An international group of experts on research into human origins and evolution will visit Cleveland to participate in a two-day symposium and panel discussion hosted by Case Western Reserve University, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, the Institute for the Science of Origins and the Leakey…
Researchers determine Y-chromosome mutations reveal precariousness of male development
The idea that men and women are fundamentally different from each other is widely accepted. And throughout the world, this has created distinct ideas about which social and physical characteristics are necessary in each gender to maintain healthy human development. However, social revolutions…
Law's Paul Giannelli proposes remedy for lab tests compromised by fraudulent results
Crime labs under the microscope after a string of shoddy, suspect and fraudulent results ABA Journal: Distinguished University Professor Paul Giannelli—who has studied crime lab failures for 20 years—discussed the possible reasons for the large number of fraudulent lab results and offers a remedy…
Law's Lewis Katz weighs in on sentencing delays for Cuyahoga County corruption case
Delays in sentencing Kelley, Pumper and other county corruption defendants troubles lawyers The Plain Dealer: Six defendants in the Cuyahoga County corruption scandals are still awaiting sentencing after more than three years. Lewis Katz, professor of law, weighed in on the case. "I'm amazed,"…
CWRU to join The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in honoring The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones to be saluted during Rock Hall's annual Music Masters Series in October ABC News: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Case Western Reserve will honor The Rolling Stones during the 18th annual Music Masters Series this October.
Inamori Ethics Prize winner Yvon Chouinard does good while doing well, says Inamori Center director Shannon French
Patagonia founder inspires discussion about business ethics, ideals in Cleveland Sept. 12 The Plain Dealer: The Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence will honor Yvon Chouinard Sept. 12 with the Inamori Ethics Prize. "He has lived the idea that companies should do well and do good…
Nursing's Mary Kerr sounds off on variety among graduate nursing students
Heeding the call                Advance Healthcare Network: With a range of degree programs available for nurses, it’s now difficult to define the “typical” student. "We get the new grad who goes right back to school for their master's pre-licensure, the clinical nurse who wants to specialize in…
CWRU, Cleveland Museum of Art announce collaboration for Institute for Art History
$15 million gift deepens and expands existing partnerships through support of joint doctoral program, scholarship and the museum’s Ingalls Library Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Museum of Art are launching a landmark initiative that capitalizes on their longtime collaborations as…
Learn about working class's recovery during Friday’s Public Discussion Group
This week’s Public Affairs Discussion Group meeting will focus on the working class and how—and if—it might recover from the Great Recession. Tim Black, associate professor of sociology, and Joseph White, chair of the Department of Political Science and the Luxenberg Family Professor of Public…
Physics researchers receive grant from National Science Foundation
Researchers in the Department of Physics at Case Western Reserve University received a $596,635 grant from the National Science Foundation to design a full-scale Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) magnet out of a new cost-saving material. The federal grant comes on the heels of a state grant awarded…