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CWRU doctoral student, 64, interprets for presidents, politicians and preachers with sign language The Plain Dealer: Suzanne Cromlish, PhD candidate at the Weatherhead School of Management, has been a sign language interpreter for talks by five presidents and a number of presidential…

Strangely familiar: Is dark matter normal stuff in disguise? New Scientist(subscription required): Glenn Starkman, professor of physics and astronomy, explained why he believes there are exotic configurations of ordinary matter waiting to be discovered.

Caped superhero is pushing marijuana legalization in Ohio Associated Press: ResponsibleOhio’s new caped superhero, Buddie, has been used to market marijuana legalization to college-aged students, but has drawn criticism. "They need an attention grabber," said Casey Newmeyer, assistant professor of…

Dittrick Medical Museum to host series of 'Conversations' on hot-button medical topics The Plain Dealer: Brandy Schillace, research associate and public engagement fellow at the Dittrick Museum of Medical History, discussed the museum’s new conversation series to engage the public.

New method tests reproductive potential of Asian carp Fishens Magazine: Katherine Krynak, who recently obtained her PhD from Case Western Reserve University, discussed her study on a new test that can determine the reproductive ability of grass carp, which can be harmful to the Great Lakes region.

Adult education profile: Healthcare EMBA Cleveland Business Connects: Simon Peck, associate dean for MBA programs and associate professor of design and innovation, discussed the Cleveland Clinic-Weatherhead Executive MBA. “The program develops on our internationally ranked executive MBA program,”…

These 25 schools are responsible for the greatest advances in science Quartz: Case Western Reserve University ranked among the top institutions that have had a lasting impact on science. The results were determined by a unique system that accounted for alumni who have won the most prestigious…

Holden Arboretum, CAN Journal & Iron Composer ideastream: Henry Adams, the Ruth Coulter Heede Professor of Art History, talked about an article he co-authored for the CAN Journal about the early visual arts roots of The Cleveland Play House.

Tiny solar cells could soon charge electric vehicles while on the road Gizmag: Liming Dai, the Kent Hale Smith Professor of macromolecular science and engineering, discussed his research team’s discovery of how solar cells could effectively charge electric cars. "We found the right match between…

Civil cases plummet in Cuyahoga County, across the state as foreclosures drop drastically The Plain Dealer: Michael Benza, senior instructor of law, explained potential reasons for the recent drop in civil lawsuits brought to Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.