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Did artists lead the way in mathematics? The Conversation: Henry Adams, the Ruth Coulter Heede Professor of Art History, wrote about the connection between art and mathematics, using historical examples, including the Alhambra in Spain and Jackson Pollock’s paintings. Republished by The Wire,…

Report details national shortage of psychiatrists and possible solutions Psychiatric News: Patrick Runnels, associate professor of psychiatry, explained how future psychiatrists should be trained to better meet the industry’s needs. “That process should start in medical schools, beginning with…

Case Western Reserve University team among winners in health-tech competition The Plain Dealer: A team of Case Western Reserve University biomedical engineers took home first place in the collegiate division at Medical Capital Innovation Competition. The team won for its technology, NeuroRadVision.

Using harm reduction models to battle the opioid crisis ideastream: Mark Singer, the Leonard W. Mayo Professor in Family and Child Welfare, explained how the harm reduction model aims to treat addiction with compassion, rather than punishment.

Kellyanne Conway and the White House’s 100-day alternative facts The Washington Post: Peter Shulman, associate professor of history, weighed in on Twitter about misleading information presented by President Donald Trump’s administration about his first 100 days in office. His tweets were featured…

France election results; Erie Hack; statehouse update ideastream: Earlier this week, Vincent Michelot, professor of American politics and emeritus director of Sciences Po Lyon in France, came to Case Western Reserve University to discuss the results of the first round of the 2017 French…

Military ethics degree program at Case Western Reserve University explores complexities of war The Plain Dealer: Shannon E. French, director of the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence, will lead the new Masters of Arts in Military Ethics degree program at Case Western Reserve.…

Will Trump administration’s steel imports investigation lead to sanctions against China? ideastream: Timothy Webster, assistant professor of law and Director of Asian Legal Studies, weighed in on President Donald Trump’s call for an investigation into U.S. steel imports. Webster also discussed…

Could be the thyroid; could be ennui. Either way, the drug isn’t helping. The New York Times: David Aron, professor of medicine, explained how common symptoms for hypothyroidism can sometimes be attributed to other reasons.

Need a hug? Parihug goes the distance Cleveland 19 News: Xyla Foxlin, a junior studying mechanical and aerospace engineering, discussed the inspiration behind her startup, Parihug, how the technology works and her goals for the future.