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Humans were living at extreme altitudes 1000 years earlier than thought Science: New findings suggest that humans lived at extreme altitudes much earlier than previously known, before genetic adaptations would have aided such lifestyles. “It is fascinating to think of people using the highlands so…

Building for the next big storm New York Times: Two years after Hurricane Sandy, Ted Steinberg, the Adeline Barry Davee Distinguished Professor of History and professor of law, discussed the New York City “growth imperative,” which is an idea that the city could expand without repercussion. “The…

Safe travel in the era of Ebola: Cleveland doctors say bon voyage, and wash your hands The Plain Dealer: Keith Armitage, professor of medicine, addressed recent concerns surrounding the spread of Ebola. “From a rational standpoint, the vast majority of Americans do not need to be concerned," the…

Don’t try to be a jack-of-all-trades dentist Periospectives: Leena Palomo, associate professor of periodontics, wrote about the risk of dental students assuming an “island” dental practice mentality.

Kasich endorsement; LeBron’s beginnings; multicultural caregiving ideastream: Vanessa Hildebrand, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology, discussed the diversity of strategies to care for family members of all ages across cultural groups in the world. The interview was part of a…

Heard Off the Street: Repurchasing shares increasingly popular for cash-rich companies Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Scott Fine, professor of banking and finance, suggested that the trend of companies spending excess revenue in purchasing back their own shares may not provide enough value. “Shareholders…

CWRU professor receives award: Higher Education Roundup The Plain Dealer: Ronald Hickman Jr.,assistant professor of nursing, recently received a $350,000 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Nurse Faculty Scholars award to further investigate how to help family decision-makers when considering…

Liming Dai: Integrating nanochemistry into the macroscopic world Chemistry World: Liming Dai, the Kent Hale Smith Professor in the Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, took part in a Q&A in which he discussed his research and the Center of Advanced Science and Engineering for…

Jeopardy! champ Arthur Chu to talk about the "Nerd Culture" at Case Western Reserve University The Plain Dealer: Arthur Chu, an 11-time Jeopardy! champion, will give a talk on campus titled "Revenge of the Nerds: Sex, Race and Rage in Nerd Culture" on Oct. 30. Chu, who drew national attention and…

New think[ box ] at CWRU: Higher Education Roundup The Plain Dealer: Renovations have begun for the new seven-story, 55,000 square-foot think[ box ], an innovation space for students to design and develop prototypes with the goal of commercial production. The first phase is expected to open within…