blog posts primary for post 682016535 Grad student's nonprofit brings educational tools to young women in India by Gina ManolaMar 29, 2023 12:15 pm Bringing education to historically marginalized girls between the ages of 10 and 18, SwaTaleem co-founder Ananya Tiwari is dedicated to helping women across India connect to technology, overcome language barriers, and achieve financial freedom. Share this Story Share Grad student's nonprofit brings educational tools to young women in India on Facebook Share Grad student's nonprofit brings educational tools to young women in India on Twitter primary for post 1052399478 Hope for salamanders? Illinois study recalibrates climate change effects by Lauren QuinnMar 31, 2023 1:30 pm 'Older estimates were predicting almost 100% of the suitable habitat being wiped out for some of these species. But once we incorporated microclimate data at fine spatial scales for our study area, we found it might not be nearly that severe.' Share this Story Share Hope for salamanders? Illinois study recalibrates climate change effects on Facebook Share Hope for salamanders? Illinois study recalibrates climate change effects on Twitter primary for post 1980872158 Bursting bubbles: Tiny yet hazardous by Amber RoseMar 31, 2023 9:15 am Aerosols produced by bubble bursting can impact air pollution, global climate and even the transmission of infectious diseases, and smaller aerosol drops are more easily lifted by winds and can travel much further. Share this Story Share Bursting bubbles: Tiny yet hazardous on Facebook Share Bursting bubbles: Tiny yet hazardous on Twitter primary for post 1809158411 Full list of Ebertfest 2023 films, guests announced by Holly RushakoffMar 29, 2023 11:00 am As this year marks the 10th anniversary of Roger Ebert’s death, the program reflects his guiding principle of empathy, said Chaz Ebert. The program includes 11 films, two shorts, 20+ guests, and two musical performances: Share this Story Share Full list of Ebertfest 2023 films, guests announced on Facebook Share Full list of Ebertfest 2023 films, guests announced on Twitter primary for post 1856836659 Green: WBCA Coach of the Year Finalist; Cook: Honorable Mention All-America by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 31, 2023 8:45 am The WBCA announced that Shauna Green – the architect of one of the biggest one-year turnarounds this season – was a finalist for the National Coach of the Year honor while Makira Cook collected All-America honorable mention status. Share this Story Share Green: WBCA Coach of the Year Finalist; Cook: Honorable Mention All-America on Facebook Share Green: WBCA Coach of the Year Finalist; Cook: Honorable Mention All-America on Twitter primary for post 1158747386 Mimicking biological enzymes may be key to hydrogen fuel production by Lois YoksoulianMar 29, 2023 1:00 pm Researchers say nickel-iron hydrogenase may be key to producing hydrogen for a renewable energy economy. U of I chemists have designed a synthetic molecule that mimics the hydrogen gas-producing chemical reaction performed by the enzyme. Share this Story Share Mimicking biological enzymes may be key to hydrogen fuel production on Facebook Share Mimicking biological enzymes may be key to hydrogen fuel production on Twitter primary for post 327260427 New AI tool predicts enzyme function better than leading tools by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneMar 31, 2023 8:30 am Better understanding of enzymes and their functions would be a boon for research in genomics, chemistry, industrial materials, medicine, pharmaceuticals and more. The tool is being made available online for the use of researchers everywhere. Share this Story Share New AI tool predicts enzyme function better than leading tools on Facebook Share New AI tool predicts enzyme function better than leading tools on Twitter primary for post 724907260 U of I Engineering dean discusses new Chicago-based masters in computer science by WLS-AMMar 30, 2023 10:00 am The new computer science program aims to keep the next generation of tech talent in the state. Dean Rashid Bashir says with better access to opportunities, Illinois can compete with other tech hubs for fresh talent that can transform the industry. Share this Story Share U of I Engineering dean discusses new Chicago-based masters in computer science on Facebook Share U of I Engineering dean discusses new Chicago-based masters in computer science on Twitter primary for post 1585422607 Illini return to Illinois Field for weekend series vs. Michigan by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 30, 2023 10:45 am Fighting Illini baseball returns to Illinois Field on Friday to host Michigan for a three-game set in Champaign. Friday's contest is scheduled for a 6:00 p.m. first pitch, with 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. first pitches to follow on Saturday and Sunday. Share this Story Share Illini return to Illinois Field for weekend series vs. Michigan on Facebook Share Illini return to Illinois Field for weekend series vs. Michigan on Twitter primary for post 1487948510 U of I's ballbot wheelchair may be the future of mobility assistance by Madison YangMar 22, 2023 9:45 am The ballbot wheelchair may be the future of mobility assistance. Researchers from across the U of I have created a robotic wheelchair that uses a single, rolling ball to provide a handsfree, intuitive, and flexible device for users. Share this Story Share U of I's ballbot wheelchair may be the future of mobility assistance on Facebook Share U of I's ballbot wheelchair may be the future of mobility assistance on Twitter primary for post 1903869750 Launch of new Amazon-Illinois Center on AI for Interactive Conversational Experiences by Aaron SeidlitzMar 27, 2023 11:15 am 'To begin AICE will focus on a multimodal form of knowledge acquisition. Some tools intake only textual data, but a multimodal interface can continually learn and update knowledge from users through voice, text, image and video interactions...' Share this Story Share Launch of new Amazon-Illinois Center on AI for Interactive Conversational Experiences on Facebook Share Launch of new Amazon-Illinois Center on AI for Interactive Conversational Experiences on Twitter primary for post 1745409142 Researchers reveal first real-time look at nanoparticles forming solid materials by Lois YoksoulianMar 30, 2023 10:15 am Particles can be seen raining down, tumbling along stairsteps and sliding around before finally snapping into place to form a crystal’s signature stacked layers. Share this Story Share Researchers reveal first real-time look at nanoparticles forming solid materials on Facebook Share Researchers reveal first real-time look at nanoparticles forming solid materials on Twitter primary for post 564246929 U of I study gives a thumbs up to carefully formulated vegan diets for dogs by Lauren QuinnMar 27, 2023 9:00 am Triglycerides, cholesterol were significantly lower in dogs fed these vegan diets. Professor Kelly Swanson says that could benefit obese pets and help maintain a healthy weight. 'Overall, it looked like there were some beneficial shifts from a gut health perspective.' Share this Story Share U of I study gives a thumbs up to carefully formulated vegan diets for dogs on Facebook Share U of I study gives a thumbs up to carefully formulated vegan diets for dogs on Twitter primary for post 329380167 The return of Pinto Bean, the piebald squirrel by WBBM-AMMar 29, 2023 12:30 pm WBBM-AM (March 28) Named Pinto Bean by students, the squirrel was piebald - it had distinctive patches of gray and white fur. The squirrel was stuffed, mounted on a tree branch and is now on display in the Forbes Natural History Building. Share this Story Share The return of Pinto Bean, the piebald squirrel on Facebook Share The return of Pinto Bean, the piebald squirrel on Twitter primary for post 314756698 Bats come alive during Illini’s run-rule victory over SIUE by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 29, 2023 10:30 am Five home runs powered Fighting Illini softball past SIUE on Tuesday as Illinois topped the Cougars, 13-4, in a five-inning run-rule affair. Share this Story Share Bats come alive during Illini’s run-rule victory over SIUE on Facebook Share Bats come alive during Illini’s run-rule victory over SIUE on Twitter primary for post 174688989 Report show U of I grads' success in job placement, starting salaries by Katie WatsonMar 28, 2023 10:45 am “No matter where they are from or where they land, a degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is one of the best decisions and best investments a student can make for their education, career and life,” Chancellor Robert J. Jones said. “We are thrilled to see our graduates succeeding at such high rates.” Share this Story Share Report show U of I grads' success in job placement, starting salaries on Facebook Share Report show U of I grads' success in job placement, starting salaries on Twitter primary for post 1876842345 State of Illinois' new plan to compete for billions in federal funding by Crain's Chicago BusinessMar 28, 2023 10:15 am A new coalition called Innovate Illinois is led by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, UL Solutions CEO Jennifer Scanlon and U. of I. Chancellor Robert Jones, and includes congressional leadership, which is key to winning federal funding. Share this Story Share State of Illinois' new plan to compete for billions in federal funding on Facebook Share State of Illinois' new plan to compete for billions in federal funding on Twitter primary for post 1960515700 Fighting Illini Softball hosts SIUE and Indiana State for midweek contests by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 28, 2023 9:30 am Three games in two days at Eichelberger Field: The Illini face off with the Cougars on Tuesday at 5 p.m. A doubleheader with the Sycamores is slated for 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Share this Story Share Fighting Illini Softball hosts SIUE and Indiana State for midweek contests on Facebook Share Fighting Illini Softball hosts SIUE and Indiana State for midweek contests on Twitter primary for post 1732079196 How emotional intimacy became politically valued in post-WWII Britain by Jodi HeckelMar 24, 2023 1:30 pm History professor Teri Chettiar's new book looks at how the intimate emotional life of families took on great political importance in post-WWII Britain, and emotional well-being was seen as a key factor for a stable democracy. Share this Story Share How emotional intimacy became politically valued in post-WWII Britain on Facebook Share How emotional intimacy became politically valued in post-WWII Britain on Twitter primary for post 82598935 Advanced electrode to help remediation of stubborn new 'forever chemicals' by Lois YoksoulianMar 27, 2023 3:00 pm Study uses electrosorption rather than filters and solvents and combines synthesis, separations testing and computer simulations to help design an electrode that can attract, capture a range of short-chain PFAS from environmental waters. Share this Story Share Advanced electrode to help remediation of stubborn new 'forever chemicals' on Facebook Share Advanced electrode to help remediation of stubborn new 'forever chemicals' on Twitter primary for post 676314068 Perennial rice: Plant once, harvest again and again by Eric WilsonMar 27, 2023 10:45 am NPR (March 27) – Illinois crop sciences professor Erik Sacks, who helped develop perennial rice over the last two decades, discusses how perennial grains could bring huge environmental benefits and be a boon for farmers. Share this Story Share Perennial rice: Plant once, harvest again and again on Facebook Share Perennial rice: Plant once, harvest again and again on Twitter primary for post 331284584 Exhibition explores black ink, watercolor paintings by Shozo Sato by Jodi HeckelMar 21, 2023 1:45 pm The black ink and watercolor paintings by Shozo Sato, including landscapes of the American West, are featured at Krannert Art Museum. Contemporary work by artists using traditional Japanese aesthetics has not been well-studied by art historians, says curator Maureen Warren. Share this Story Share Exhibition explores black ink, watercolor paintings by Shozo Sato on Facebook Share Exhibition explores black ink, watercolor paintings by Shozo Sato on Twitter primary for post 1262732729 Hartleb matches Eilbracht's 518 wins with 10-7 victory over Nebraska by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 27, 2023 8:45 am The Fighting Illini will be back in action on Tuesday, where they will take on the Missouri Tigers in the Braggin' Rights Game at GSC Credit Union Ballpark in Sauget, Ill. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Share this Story Share Hartleb matches Eilbracht's 518 wins with 10-7 victory over Nebraska on Facebook Share Hartleb matches Eilbracht's 518 wins with 10-7 victory over Nebraska on Twitter primary for post 89703218 What will result from the war crimes arrest warrants for Russian President Putin? by Phil CicioraMar 21, 2023 8:45 am 'When the International Criminal Court issues an arrest warrant, it means that the prosecutor has proved to the court that there are grounds to believe that international crimes have been committed and that the people named in the warrant are responsible...' Share this Story Share What will result from the war crimes arrest warrants for Russian President Putin? on Facebook Share What will result from the war crimes arrest warrants for Russian President Putin? on Twitter primary for post 350232603 Five Urbana-Champaign faculty members named University Scholars by Steve WitmerMar 24, 2023 10:15 am Five U of I professors have been named University Scholars in recognition of their excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. The award is presented by the University of Illinois System to faculty members from the Chicago, Springfield and Urbana universities. Share this Story Share Five Urbana-Champaign faculty members named University Scholars on Facebook Share Five Urbana-Champaign faculty members named University Scholars on Twitter primary for post 1586279910 Illini Baseball opens Big Ten play with trip to Nebraska by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 24, 2023 9:15 am The Illinois baseball team returns to action Friday in Lincoln, Neb., where they begin Big Ten play at Haymarket Park. The Illini (10 -7) earned their first home win of the season on Tuesday, defeating Bradley, 6-4, in midweek action. Share this Story Share Illini Baseball opens Big Ten play with trip to Nebraska on Facebook Share Illini Baseball opens Big Ten play with trip to Nebraska on Twitter primary for post 744762880 There's a new sculpture on the Quad - and it's MAMMOTH by Eric WilsonMar 23, 2023 4:15 pm The next, and past, big thing: The great wooly mammoth is back… Visible to all, not an apparition… Near the University of Illinois Main Quad. Share this Story Share There's a new sculpture on the Quad - and it's MAMMOTH on Facebook Share There's a new sculpture on the Quad - and it's MAMMOTH on Twitter primary for post 354655573 Designing AI software to improve student learning by Tom HanlonMar 17, 2023 1:30 pm Can artificial intelligence be used to improve students’ learning—while keeping their data private and being fair and effective for students from all demographic backgrounds? Nigel Bosch and Dong Wang aim to find out. Share this Story Share Designing AI software to improve student learning on Facebook Share Designing AI software to improve student learning on Twitter primary for post 1016395660 ‘Illini Sports Night’ airs first show on B1G+ network by Holly RushakoffMar 23, 2023 4:30 pm 'It was awesome to see that hard work and preparation create a live show,' said Emmie Larson, senior in journalism and executive producer of Illini Sports Night. 'This is something we’ve all never done before. It was cool to know we were capable of doing that.' Share this Story Share ‘Illini Sports Night’ airs first show on B1G+ network on Facebook Share ‘Illini Sports Night’ airs first show on B1G+ network on Twitter primary for post 341876399 Besard named B1G Golfer of the Week by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 23, 2023 9:00 am Senior Matthis Besard has been named Big Ten Golfer of the Week after leading the Illini to a share of fourth place last weekend against a strong field, which included nine top-30-ranked programs, at the National Invitational Tournament in Tucson, Ariz. Share this Story Share Besard named B1G Golfer of the Week on Facebook Share Besard named B1G Golfer of the Week on Twitter
