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Sociology’s Tim Black wins North Central Sociological Association Scholarly Achievement Award
Sociology professor Tim Black won North Central Sociological Association’s Scholarly Achievement Award, which celebrates scholarly books that demonstrate an integration of theory, research methods, quality writing and overall sociological impact. Black won the award, along with co-author Sky…
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Physics’ Pip Petersen awarded PATHS STEAM Educational Grant
Pip Petersen, a PhD candidate in the Case Western Reserve University Department of Physics, was awarded a PATHS STEAM Education Grant from LGBT Tech, which is awarded to LGBTQ+ individuals working to increase visibility and awareness in STEAM.  As part of the inaugural program, Petersen was…
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“Tailoring Personal Statements for Graduate School”
The Office of Support of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (SOURCE) is sponsoring seminars to assist students interested in attending graduate school programs in the STEM fields. The next event will feature insights from Gabrielle Parkin, director of the Writing Center and faculty…
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“Anti-Racism, Anti-Colonialism and Climate Change” with Malcom Ferdinand
As part of the Anti-Racism, Anti-Colonialism and Climate Change series, Malcom Ferdinand will speak in an online discussion with the Department of Philosophy's Nathalie Nya Wednesday, April 19, from noon to 1:30 p.m.  Ferdinand's work reached the Anglophone philosophical world mainly through its…
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Two students’ work to be featured in Short. Sweet. Film Fest.
Benjamin Nestor has always wanted to see one of his movies played in theaters. Come tonight, he’ll have to think of a new goal. That’s because one of Nestor’s projects, a short film titled DEADLINE, will be featured during the Short. Sweet. Film Fest.’s student filmmaker’s program at 7:30 p.m.…
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Philosophy’s Jeremy Bendik-Keymer to discuss his new book co-authored with local visual artist Misty Morrison
Jeremy Bendik-Keymer, professor of philosophy, and Misty Morrison, a visual artist from Shaker Heights, will discuss their new book, Nussbaum's Politics of Wonder: How the Mind's Original Joy Is Revolutionary (2023), in a webinar hosted by the magazine and platform The Philosopher. Bendik-Keymer…
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Professor David Gurarie uses mathematical modeling to explore air pollution
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) and ozone play a central role in atmospheric chemistry and represent a key target for air pollution control. A complete understanding of their cycling is challenging due to competing dynamical and chemical effects. Observation data alone is insufficient to assess and quantify…
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A conversation with Adrienne LaFrance
Adrienne LaFrance, executive editor of The Atlantic, will be in conversation with Walt Hunter, chair of the Department of English at Case Western Reserve University and a contributing editor for The Atlantic, Friday, Feb. 24, at 3:15 p.m. in the Guilford House parlor. Before becoming executive…
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Theater faculty featured in Paramount Plus’ Mayor of Kingstown
In Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Theater, faculty members teach by example. Kevin Inouye and David Vegh are the latest to bring their talents to the national stage, each acting in Paramount Plus’ Mayor of Kingstown. Both professional actors, Inouye and Vegh (who co-starred in…
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Erin Benay and Deepak Sarma named inaugural Distinguished Scholars in the Public Humanities
Erin Benay, associate professor of early modern art and director of undergraduate studies and Deepak Sarma, professor of religious studies and professor of bioethics have been named inaugural Distinguished Scholars in the Public Humanities. Provost and Executive Vice President Ben Vinson III made…