list of blog postsprimary for post 807560Visit us virtuallyMar 27, 2020 3:30 pmVisit the U of I virtually through a YouTube series and a new VR experience that requires no gear.Share this StoryShare Visit us virtually on FacebookShare Visit us virtually on Twitterprimary for post 807549U of I, Carle Health demonstrate prototype of ventilator for COVID-19 responseMar 27, 2020 1:45 pmThe Illinois RapidVent emergency ventilator was developed in less than a week and has performed as well as commercial devices in focused testing; additional tests ongoing.Share this StoryShare U of I, Carle Health demonstrate prototype of ventilator for COVID-19 response on FacebookShare U of I, Carle Health demonstrate prototype of ventilator for COVID-19 response on Twitterprimary for post 807548Survey of US academic libraries documents COVID-19 pandemic responsesMar 27, 2020 1:15 pmProfessor Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe says the real-time tracking data will help institutions make decisions about access to libraries during the pandemic.Share this StoryShare Survey of US academic libraries documents COVID-19 pandemic responses on FacebookShare Survey of US academic libraries documents COVID-19 pandemic responses on Twitterprimary for post 807532Girish Chowdhary: My path to IllinoisMar 27, 2020 9:00 am'At Illinois, this vision has bloomed into an invaluable research collaboration for some of the brightest minds crop sciences. The robots can do the research fieldwork required in a fraction of the time.'Share this StoryShare Girish Chowdhary: My path to Illinois on FacebookShare Girish Chowdhary: My path to Illinois on Twitterprimary for post 807519The effects of COVID-19 will ripple through food systemsMar 26, 2020 1:15 pmScientific American (March 26) As COVID-19 leads to widespread income losses, fewer consumers may be able to afford specialized or high-value products such as organic vegetables, says U of I Professor Megan Konar.Share this StoryShare The effects of COVID-19 will ripple through food systems on FacebookShare The effects of COVID-19 will ripple through food systems on Twitterprimary for post 807518The challenges professors, students face with the move to online classesMar 26, 2020 12:15 pmMoving quickly to online instruction comes with many challenges for professors and students. School of Information Sciences instructor Melissa Wong has been teaching online since 2001.Share this StoryShare The challenges professors, students face with the move to online classes on FacebookShare The challenges professors, students face with the move to online classes on Twitterprimary for post 807513What protections do no-show workers have during a pandemic?Mar 26, 2020 9:30 amThe U.S. government can take measures to ensure that essential workers such as health care workers report to their jobs, but forced labor isn’t allowed under the Constitution, says U. of I. labor expert Michael LeRoy.Share this StoryShare What protections do no-show workers have during a pandemic? on FacebookShare What protections do no-show workers have during a pandemic? on Twitterprimary for post 807511Microsoft, U of I, other universities launch C3.ai Digital Transformation InstituteMar 26, 2020 8:45 amThe new institute will accelerate AI innovation among scientific communities to bring greater advocacy, invention, collaboration, and academic rigor to scaling digital transformationShare this StoryShare Microsoft, U of I, other universities launch C3.ai Digital Transformation Institute on FacebookShare Microsoft, U of I, other universities launch C3.ai Digital Transformation Institute on Twitterprimary for post 807492Computational human cell reveals new insight on genetic information processingMar 25, 2020 1:30 pmChemistry professors Zaida Luthey-Schulten and Martin Gruebele, along with research scientist Zhaleh Ghaemi, have developed the most complete computation model of a human cell to date. Share this StoryShare Computational human cell reveals new insight on genetic information processing on FacebookShare Computational human cell reveals new insight on genetic information processing on Twitterprimary for post 807488Is outdoor recreation safe during COVID-19?Mar 25, 2020 10:45 amAnd what about fresh produce? Is it safe? Illinois Extension has answers from experts on these and other coronavirus concerns on this site.Share this StoryShare Is outdoor recreation safe during COVID-19? on FacebookShare Is outdoor recreation safe during COVID-19? on Twitterprimary for post 807487Could social distancing revolutionize online learning and higher education?Mar 25, 2020 10:00 amEducation policy experts Mary Kalantzis and Bill Cope talk about how redesigning online courses could reduce costs and broaden access.Share this StoryShare Could social distancing revolutionize online learning and higher education? on FacebookShare Could social distancing revolutionize online learning and higher education? on Twitterprimary for post 807429Bacterial protein fragment kills lung cells in pulmonary fibrosis, study findsMar 24, 2020 10:00 amNew study from researchers at the U of I and Mie University in Japan finds that a bacterial protein fragment instigates lung tissue death in pulmonary fibrosis, a mysterious disease affecting millions of people.Share this StoryShare Bacterial protein fragment kills lung cells in pulmonary fibrosis, study finds on FacebookShare Bacterial protein fragment kills lung cells in pulmonary fibrosis, study finds on Twitterprimary for post 807425Crumpled graphene makes ultra-sensitive cancer DNA detectorMar 24, 2020 9:45 amIllinois researchers found that crumpling graphene in DNA sensors made it tens of thousands of times more sensitive, making it a feasible platform for liquid biopsy.Share this StoryShare Crumpled graphene makes ultra-sensitive cancer DNA detector on FacebookShare Crumpled graphene makes ultra-sensitive cancer DNA detector on Twitterprimary for post 807424How can parents help children cope with COVID-19 disruptions?Mar 23, 2020 3:45 pmHuman development and family studies professor Kelly Tu: 'For some kids, having more information helps them to process and understand the changes and cope, whereas for other kids, less information is better.'Share this StoryShare How can parents help children cope with COVID-19 disruptions? on FacebookShare How can parents help children cope with COVID-19 disruptions? on Twitterprimary for post 807407Perseverance pays off for Illini gymnast Brittany JonesMar 23, 2020 11:15 amBrittany Jones didn't make her women's gymnastics debut until nearly two and a half years after she arrived on campus. But in the fall of 2016she was healthy, happy and ready to compete. A series of injuries changed all that.Share this StoryShare Perseverance pays off for Illini gymnast Brittany Jones on FacebookShare Perseverance pays off for Illini gymnast Brittany Jones on Twitterprimary for post 807403What can COVID-19 teach us about access to college?Mar 23, 2020 10:00 amForbes (March 22) U of I undergrad admissions director is excited by the innovations to college admission created in response to COVID-19. 'The new tools we are developing...may open up all kinds of possibilities.'Share this StoryShare What can COVID-19 teach us about access to college? on FacebookShare What can COVID-19 teach us about access to college? on Twitterprimary for post 807398Professor Esther Ngumbi: My path from the Kenyan coast to IllinoisMar 23, 2020 9:45 am'I grew up on the Kenyan coast... My parents were teachers, but their income was not enough to sustain us and send us to school. So, we also farmed. I got up early every day to work on the farm before school.'Share this StoryShare Professor Esther Ngumbi: My path from the Kenyan coast to Illinois on FacebookShare Professor Esther Ngumbi: My path from the Kenyan coast to Illinois on Twitterprimary for post 807367Emotions play key role on social media during outbreaks, study suggestsMar 20, 2020 4:45 pmResearchers found that those with higher levels of fear and anger related to the disease (MERS) also were more likely to report that they consumed more information about it through social media.Share this StoryShare Emotions play key role on social media during outbreaks, study suggests on FacebookShare Emotions play key role on social media during outbreaks, study suggests on Twitterprimary for post 807338Prof. Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe is helping run a study of library responses to COVID-19Mar 19, 2020 2:00 pmInside Higher Ed (March 19) Academic libraries 'have built digital infrastructures, collections and services for the past two decades,' she says. Library users have long been 'remote' and libraries have adapted.Share this StoryShare Prof. Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe is helping run a study of library responses to COVID-19 on FacebookShare Prof. Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe is helping run a study of library responses to COVID-19 on Twitterprimary for post 807306Smoking prevalent among pregnant women enrolled in Illinois WIC programMar 18, 2020 10:45 amDespite public-awareness campaigns about the potential health risks of smoking while pregnant, more than 15% of low-income women in Illinois may be lighting up anyway.Share this StoryShare Smoking prevalent among pregnant women enrolled in Illinois WIC program on FacebookShare Smoking prevalent among pregnant women enrolled in Illinois WIC program on Twitterprimary for post 807301CSL alum, virus modeling expert explains science behind the spread of COVID-19Mar 17, 2020 4:15 pmThe symptoms of this strain of the coronavirus allow it to spread quickly, even in people who aren't showing symptoms. Philip E. Paré explains why this pandemic is no ordinary flu. Share this StoryShare CSL alum, virus modeling expert explains science behind the spread of COVID-19 on FacebookShare CSL alum, virus modeling expert explains science behind the spread of COVID-19 on Twitterprimary for post 807300Newly discovered ‘magic methyl’ reaction could turbocharge potency of some drugsMar 17, 2020 4:00 pmScience (March 16) The new catalyst, created by a team led by U of I organic chemist M. Christina White, is a huge improvement on previous multistep methods that were expensive and time-consuming.Share this StoryShare Newly discovered ‘magic methyl’ reaction could turbocharge potency of some drugs on FacebookShare Newly discovered ‘magic methyl’ reaction could turbocharge potency of some drugs on Twitterprimary for post 807248Ready to finish your courses online? Here are some tips for online studentsMar 13, 2020 8:00 amWith the U of I suspending face-to-face courses as a COVID-19 precaution, here are tips and advise on how to succeed as an online learner.Share this StoryShare Ready to finish your courses online? Here are some tips for online students on FacebookShare Ready to finish your courses online? Here are some tips for online students on Twitterprimary for post 807276Stop joking that black people are immune to coronavirusMar 16, 2020 1:00 pmCityLab (March 14) U of I professor Rana Hogarth bristles at memes suggesting black people are impervious to Covid-19. These racist beliefs hearken back to the 18th-century yellow fever disaster.Share this StoryShare Stop joking that black people are immune to coronavirus on FacebookShare Stop joking that black people are immune to coronavirus on Twitterprimary for post 807227Aerial insect trap network describes life in the skiesMar 12, 2020 11:15 amIllinois scientists have been collecting soybean aphids throughout the Midwest for the past 18 years with a regional network of elevated suction traps. Along the way, they learned a lot more than they expected.Share this StoryShare Aerial insect trap network describes life in the skies on FacebookShare Aerial insect trap network describes life in the skies on Twitterprimary for post 807270Tech to screen for higher-yielding crop traits more accessible to scientistsMar 16, 2020 8:45 amA U of I research team is revolutionizing the ability to screen plants for key traits across an entire field. In two recent studies, they are making this technology more accessible.Share this StoryShare Tech to screen for higher-yielding crop traits more accessible to scientists on FacebookShare Tech to screen for higher-yielding crop traits more accessible to scientists on Twitterprimary for post 807269Two hormones drive anemonefish fathering, aggressionMar 16, 2020 8:45 amBecause of similarities in brain structure between fish and humans, the findings offer insight into the fundamental nature of parental care, U of I researchers say.Share this StoryShare Two hormones drive anemonefish fathering, aggression on FacebookShare Two hormones drive anemonefish fathering, aggression on Twitterprimary for post 807236Understanding COVID-19 with Dr. Jim DobbinsMar 12, 2020 2:30 pmUnderstanding COVID-19: Epidemiology in a time of uncertainty lecture, recorded on 3/11/20. Dr. Dobbins is an epidemiologist who spent his career at the CDC and WHO.Share this StoryShare Understanding COVID-19 with Dr. Jim Dobbins on FacebookShare Understanding COVID-19 with Dr. Jim Dobbins on Twitterprimary for post 807234Weinstein’s 23 year sentence signals shift in #MeToo justiceMar 12, 2020 1:30 pmBloomberg (March 11) 'These...high-profile women were probably the only ones with enough credibility and social power to get this going,” says Illinois professor Louise Fitzgerald, expert in the psychological effects of harassment.Share this StoryShare Weinstein’s 23 year sentence signals shift in #MeToo justice on FacebookShare Weinstein’s 23 year sentence signals shift in #MeToo justice on Twitterprimary for post 807025Physics prof, Nobel laureate Anthony Leggett donates papers to University ArchivesMar 6, 2020 12:15 pmSir Anthony Leggett's papers, recently donated to the University of Illinois Archives, provide a perspective on his groundbreaking research in theoretical condensed matter physics.Share this StoryShare Physics prof, Nobel laureate Anthony Leggett donates papers to University Archives on FacebookShare Physics prof, Nobel laureate Anthony Leggett donates papers to University Archives on Twitterprimary for post 807233Author your own story. Harness your power.Mar 12, 2020 1:15 pmBacked by more than 150 years of ingenuity and imagination, the U of Iputs you in the same hallways as 23 Pulitzer Prize winners, 23 Nobel Laureates, and a long list of game-changing innovators.Share this StoryShare Author your own story. Harness your power. on FacebookShare Author your own story. Harness your power. on Twitterprimary for post 807229Remainder of 2020 Big Ten men's basketball tournament canceledMar 12, 2020 12:00 pmIndianapolis Star (March 12) The SEC, Big 12, Pac 12, Mid-American, American Athletic Conference and Atlantic 10 also canceled conference tournaments on Thursday. The Ivy League canceled its tournament on Tuesday.Share this StoryShare Remainder of 2020 Big Ten men's basketball tournament canceled on FacebookShare Remainder of 2020 Big Ten men's basketball tournament canceled on Twitterprimary for post 807226What do Russians hope to gain from U.S. elections interference?Mar 12, 2020 11:15 amRussia is taking advantage of the polarized views of Americans and trying to promote its own geopolitical interests when it spreads disinformation around our presidential election, says Professor Richard Tempest.Share this StoryShare What do Russians hope to gain from U.S. elections interference? on FacebookShare What do Russians hope to gain from U.S. elections interference? on Twitterprimary for post 807215Big Ten Tournament game notesMar 12, 2020 8:00 amThe Fighting Illini open play in Friday's Quarterfinals at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Game time is 1:25 pm (CDT).Share this StoryShare Big Ten Tournament game notes on FacebookShare Big Ten Tournament game notes on Twitterprimary for post 807217COVID-19 updates and resourcesMar 15, 2020 9:00 amCOVID-19 updates for the University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignShare this StoryShare COVID-19 updates and resources on FacebookShare COVID-19 updates and resources on Twitterprimary for post 807214COVID-19 updates and resourcesMar 15, 2020 8:45 amCOVID-19 updates for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Share this StoryShare COVID-19 updates and resources on FacebookShare COVID-19 updates and resources on Twitterprimary for post 807169U of I student names new bug species after Lady Gaga citing its 'wacky fashion sense'Mar 11, 2020 12:30 pmCBS News (March10) 'If there is going to be a Lady Gaga bug, it’s going to be a treehopper, because they’ve got these crazy horns, they have this wacky fashion sense about them,' says Illinois grad student Brendan Morris.Share this StoryShare U of I student names new bug species after Lady Gaga citing its 'wacky fashion sense' on FacebookShare U of I student names new bug species after Lady Gaga citing its 'wacky fashion sense' on Twitterprimary for post 807161Dosunmu, Cockburn, Underwood rake in postseason honorsMar 11, 2020 10:15 amAyo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn picked up more honors on Tuesday, after each collected Big Ten honors on Monday. And Coach Brad Underwood was named Big Ten Coach of the Year by HoopsHD.com. Share this StoryShare Dosunmu, Cockburn, Underwood rake in postseason honors on FacebookShare Dosunmu, Cockburn, Underwood rake in postseason honors on Twitterprimary for post 807120Experts say there's still no evidence you can catch COVID-19 from petsMar 10, 2020 12:00 pm'At this time, people should be minimally concerned about this coronavirus affecting their pets. The virus seems well-adapted to spread between people and, therefore, unlikely to jump to dogs or cats,' says U of I's Will Sander.Share this StoryShare Experts say there's still no evidence you can catch COVID-19 from pets on FacebookShare Experts say there's still no evidence you can catch COVID-19 from pets on Twitterprimary for post 807105Is the US ready for the 2020 census? And what's at stake for Illinois?Mar 10, 2020 9:15 amA U of I demographer voices both praise and concern for 2020 census preparations, and notes the importance of an accurate count. Cynthia Buckley calls the census 'a decennial celebration of the idea that everybody counts.'Share this StoryShare Is the US ready for the 2020 census? And what's at stake for Illinois? on FacebookShare Is the US ready for the 2020 census? And what's at stake for Illinois? on Twitterprimary for post 807104Cockburn B1G Freshman of the Year; Dosunmu First-Team All-B1GMar 10, 2020 9:00 amThe Big Ten Confference announced the awards for Kofi Cockburn and Ayo Dosunmu. Senior guard Andres Feliz was recognized as Illinois' Big Ten Sportsmanship Award honoree.Share this StoryShare Cockburn B1G Freshman of the Year; Dosunmu First-Team All-B1G on FacebookShare Cockburn B1G Freshman of the Year; Dosunmu First-Team All-B1G on Twitterprimary for post 807101Grad student names new treehopper species after Lady GagaMar 10, 2020 8:45 amThe insect now known as Kaikaia gaga represents a new genus and species of treehopper.Share this StoryShare Grad student names new treehopper species after Lady Gaga on FacebookShare Grad student names new treehopper species after Lady Gaga on Twitterprimary for post 807079How should parents talk to their children about the coronavirus?Mar 9, 2020 11:45 amWBEZ-FM (March 6) Tara Powell, a professor of social work at Illinois whose research focuses on trauma recovery and resilience in children, joins an expert panel to discuss the question.Share this StoryShare How should parents talk to their children about the coronavirus? on FacebookShare How should parents talk to their children about the coronavirus? on Twitterprimary for post 807061Does lack of paid sick time make US susceptible to global health crisis?Mar 9, 2020 9:15 amLack of paid sick time makes the U.S. acutely susceptible to a global health crises like COVID-19, and is part of the larger problem of tying health care to employment, says U. of I. labor expert Robert Bruno.Share this StoryShare Does lack of paid sick time make US susceptible to global health crisis? on FacebookShare Does lack of paid sick time make US susceptible to global health crisis? on Twitterprimary for post 807060Veterinary infectious disease expert weighs in on coronavirus threatMar 9, 2020 8:00 amInfluenza, SARS and COVID-19 are all readily transmitted from animals to humans. 'Most of what we think are the major human pathogens probably started in animals,' says a U of I expert in zoonotic diseases.Share this StoryShare Veterinary infectious disease expert weighs in on coronavirus threat on FacebookShare Veterinary infectious disease expert weighs in on coronavirus threat on Twitterprimary for post 807059Illini stuff Hawkeyes, earn double bye in B1G tournamentMar 9, 2020 8:45 amKofi Cockburn used all of his 7-foot frame to stuff Iowa center Luka Garza before the final horn to clinch Illinois' 78-76 win and the fourth seed in the 2020 Big Ten Tournament.Share this StoryShare Illini stuff Hawkeyes, earn double bye in B1G tournament on FacebookShare Illini stuff Hawkeyes, earn double bye in B1G tournament on Twitterprimary for post 807054Senior Sendoff for four Illini this SundayMar 6, 2020 4:00 pmThe No. 23 Fighting Illini host No. 18 Iowa Sunday night at State Farm Center in what will be the final home game for four Illini seniors: Andres Feliz, Kipper Nichols, Samson Oladimeji and Tyler Underwood. Share this StoryShare Senior Sendoff for four Illini this Sunday on FacebookShare Senior Sendoff for four Illini this Sunday on Twitterprimary for post 807009Study: Eating avocados daily improves attention in overweight, obese personsMar 6, 2020 9:30 amA diet including daily avocado consumption improves the ability to focus attention in adults whose measurements of height and weight are categorized as overweight or obese, a new randomized control trial found.Share this StoryShare Study: Eating avocados daily improves attention in overweight, obese persons on FacebookShare Study: Eating avocados daily improves attention in overweight, obese persons on Twitterprimary for post 807007Buckeyes rally to top Illini, 71-63Mar 6, 2020 9:30 amAyo Dosunmu scored 21 points and Andres Feliz had a double-double (11 points, 11 rebounds), but No. 23 Illinois fell at No. 19 Ohio State, 71-63, Thursday night at Value City Arena. Share this StoryShare Buckeyes rally to top Illini, 71-63 on FacebookShare Buckeyes rally to top Illini, 71-63 on Twitterprimary for post 806996International spring break, domestic programs requiring air travel canceledMar 5, 2020 3:45 pmIn light of COVID-19 risks, U of I is canceling all university-sponsored international spring break programs and all university-sponsored domestic student spring break programs that require air travel.Share this StoryShare International spring break, domestic programs requiring air travel canceled on FacebookShare International spring break, domestic programs requiring air travel canceled on Twitter
