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CWRU to honor Professor Martha C. Nussbaum with Inamori Ethics Prize Oct. 15
Martha C. Nussbaum, the Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics at the University of Chicago and a founding president of the Human Development and Capability Association, will be awarded the 2015 Inamori Ethics Prize by Case Western Reserve University’s Inamori International…
5 questions with… award-winning Sustained Dialogue leader Brittany Chung
When then-first-year student Brittany Chung responded to an email from the Office of Multicultural Affairs about a leadership opportunity, she had no idea what the position entailed. Now, three years later, she’s being recognized nationally for the impact her work in this role has had on Case…
Depression risk factors identified for moms with children using life-supporting technology
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University previously had found that mothers of children dependent on life-supporting medical technology are at risk for depression. In a new study, the researchers discovered factors that significantly contribute to the condition. Three major factors emerged as…
CWRU’s Think Forum speaker series brings leading speakers to campus—for free
2015-16 season debuts with new name and venue—and now free The newly renamed Think Forum speaker series at Case Western Reserve University continues the legacy of the historic Town Hall of Cleveland with a 2015-16 program of distinguished speakers, presented at a new location. The program’s…
New nanomaterial maintains conductivity in three dimensions
Liming Dai led the team's research. International team seamlessly bonds CNTs and graphene An international team of scientists has developed what may be the first one-step process for making seamless carbon-based nanomaterials that possess superior thermal, electrical and mechanical properties in…
Free cybersecurity conference to feature FBI director, other global experts on preventing, responding to attacks
Event marks launch of Cleveland-area public-private consortium to increase information sharing about threats, incidents and overall best practices Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey will be among the speakers Wednesday, Oct. 14, when Northeast Ohio organizations host the region’s…
Stephanie Endy named associate VP for research in CWRU’s Office of Research and Technology Management
Case Western Reserve University’s Office of Research and Technology Management (ORTM) has added Associate Vice President for Research Stephanie Endy as a key member to its administrative team. Endy, who began her new position Oct. 1, brings extensive career experience at top research universities,…
$3.73 million federal grant awarded to Case Western Reserve-led education alliance
Program designed to produce more minority students with doctoral degrees in STEM CWRU students working in a robotics lab In the last decade, national attention has increasingly focused on improving the path to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers—especially for…
University celebrates opening of Richey Mixon Building—new home of think[box] innovation hub
Case Western Reserve’s major space for makers is now a reality. Last week officials, donors and students gathered on the southwest corner of campus to dedicate the Richey Mixon Building, a former storage space since transformed into a place for brainstorming, prototyping, business planning and…
CWRU receives fourth consecutive national award for excellence in diversity and inclusion
For the fourth consecutive year, Case Western Reserve University has received national recognition for its diversity and inclusion initiatives and achievements. The university received the 2015 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from the national magazine Insight Into…