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5 questions with… Daniel Rosiak, CWRU’s first postdoctoral scholar in ethics and AI/emerging technology
The possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI) are often met with excitement—followed shortly by consideration of ethical concerns. At Case Western Reserve University, that’s where Daniel Rosiak comes in. Rosiak joined the university in the spring of 2021 as the inaugural Postdoctoral Scholar…
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3 things to do in Cleveland in September
Though temperatures have persisted in the upper 80s and low 90s over the last few weeks, fall is just around the corner as September begins today. Whether you’re new to Cleveland or you’re a lifelong resident of Northeast Ohio, September is a good time to get outside and enjoy some of the last warm…
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5 things... to keep in mind to stay safe this semester
Case Western Reserve University’s campus is bustling once again, as most students have returned to in-person courses and campus offices are returning to pre-pandemic operations. But even after nearly 18 months and 366 million vaccine doses administered in the U.S., several familiar pandemic…
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Leader in materials science research John Lewandowski awarded Distinguished University Professorship
When John J. Lewandowski, the Arthur P. Armington Professor of Engineering II in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, began his academic career as a first-generation college student in 1974, he was unsure of his career path. Today, Lewandowski is an internationally recognized…
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Community advocate and psychiatric nursing expert Faye Gary awarded Distinguished University Professorship
Faye Gary, an indomitable nurse researcher and Case Western Reserve University faculty member, was quietly shocked when Provost Ben Vinson III announced she was the recipient of the institution’s highest faculty award, the permanent, honorific title of Distinguished University Professor. Her first…
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Timothy Beal, international expert in religious studies, named Distinguished University Professor
Timothy Beal, the Florence Harkness Professor of Religion, will be honored as a Case Western Reserve University Distinguished University Professor during convocation on Aug. 25 for his preeminent research, leadership, and commitment to students. Beal is a “model humanist,” according to Joy K.…
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Take a look back on Discover Week at CWRU
Case Western Reserve University’s Class of 2025 and new transfer students begin their academic coursework today alongside the rest of the campus community, but they have already spent a week getting to know their new home. Discover Week offered them the opportunity to explore campus and…
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Tennis in the Land: Interdisciplinary team creates custom umpire chairs at Sears think[box]
For the first time in the city’s history, women’s professional tennis is coming to Cleveland, and an interdisciplinary team at Case Western Reserve University is taking a front row seat—or rather, making a front row seat. The iconic tennis umpire chairs that are standing tall at center court of the…
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How to help your students learn with masking in classrooms
Associate Professor Lauren Calandruccio, who specializes in auditory perception in the Department of Psychological Sciences, shared that while wearing masks is critical during this time, increased effort is required when listening to someone who is speaking with a mask. Wearing a mask while…
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5 questions with... Deepak Sarma, professor of Indian religions and philosophy, and cultural consultant for Netflix and Mattel
For 17 years at Case Western Reserve University, Deepak Sarma has asked his students to identify, question and defend their most basic presuppositions and beliefs. Now, he’s been hired to ask teams at Mattel and Netflix to do the same. The professor of Indian religions and philosophy at CWRU is a…