blog posts primary for post 182788537 Study: Social networks can influence perception of climate-change risk by Phil CicioraMay 22, 2024 9:45 am A U of I study found that social networks can play a significant role in influencing the financial behaviors and perception of catastrophic risks brought about by climate change. Share this Story Share Study: Social networks can influence perception of climate-change risk on Facebook Share Study: Social networks can influence perception of climate-change risk on X primary for post 998336109 Catch the latest blockbusters under the stars at Summer Outdoor Movies on the Quad by Thomas BruchMay 24, 2024 3:15 pm Catch the latest blockbusters under the stars at Summer Outdoor Movies on the Quad. Every Thursday evening at 9 p.m. from May 23 - Aug. 8, enjoy free movies on the Quad's big screen. 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He matches his mentor, Itch Jones, for the most in program history. Share this Story Share Six Illini earn All-Big Ten, Hartleb named Coach of the Year on Facebook Share Six Illini earn All-Big Ten, Hartleb named Coach of the Year on X primary for post 479498622 Gilmore Business and Social Innovation Fund will support experiential learning by Garrett PauleyMay 20, 2024 11:30 am This fund, established by Deryk and Camille Gilmore, aims to foster equitable opportunities for students interested in experiential learning and commemorates the legacy of Dr. Paul Magelli who impacted the lives of thousands of students. Share this Story Share Gilmore Business and Social Innovation Fund will support experiential learning on Facebook Share Gilmore Business and Social Innovation Fund will support experiential learning on X primary for post 21066130 It's a ‘breakthrough’ year for biometric payments. You may soon be paying with your face by CNBCMay 21, 2024 12:15 pm CNBC (May 20) 'We voluntarily give up our privacy all the time. We post on Facebook, we use social media... I tell people constantly that everything about you is already out there,' says U of I Professor Sheldon Jacobson. Share this Story Share It's a ‘breakthrough’ year for biometric payments. You may soon be paying with your face on Facebook Share It's a ‘breakthrough’ year for biometric payments. You may soon be paying with your face on X primary for post 647048095 Krannert Center for the Performing Arts announces 2024-25 season performances by Jodi HeckelMay 17, 2024 3:00 pm KCPA will feature a wide variety of performers for its 2024-25 season, including jazz and classical artists, Broadway and opera legends, an indie rock band, and a performance that combines genetics with a cocktail party. Share this Story Share Krannert Center for the Performing Arts announces 2024-25 season performances on Facebook Share Krannert Center for the Performing Arts announces 2024-25 season performances on X primary for post 2003674777 Chatbots can support behavior change (for those ready to act) by Jodi HeckelMay 16, 2024 10:45 am Large language model-based chatbots can’t effectively recognize users’ motivation when they'[re hesitant about making healthy behavior changes, but they can support those who are committed to take action, say U of I researchers. Share this Story Share Chatbots can support behavior change (for those ready to act) on Facebook Share Chatbots can support behavior change (for those ready to act) on X primary for post 124059058 Researchers introduce programmable materials to help heal broken bones by Lois YoksoulianMay 21, 2024 9:30 am University of Illinois researchers used machine learning and 3D printing to fabricate a new bio-inspired material that may improve conventional methods for healing broken bones. Share this Story Share Researchers introduce programmable materials to help heal broken bones on Facebook Share Researchers introduce programmable materials to help heal broken bones on X primary for post 558969732 Viruses finally reveal their complex social life by Quanta MagazineMay 20, 2024 5:45 pm Quanta Magazine (April 11) U of I microbiology professor Christopher Brooke suspects that incomplete viruses have other jobs in cells that scientists have yet to figure out. 'My limited imagination isn’t going to touch a fraction of what’s possible.' Share this Story Share Viruses finally reveal their complex social life on Facebook Share Viruses finally reveal their complex social life on X primary for post 86951524 By listening, scientists learn how a protein folds by Diana YatesMay 20, 2024 3:45 pm By converting their data into sounds, scientists discovered how hydrogen bonds contribute to the lightning-fast gyrations that transform a string of amino acids into a functional, folded protein. Share this Story Share By listening, scientists learn how a protein folds on Facebook Share By listening, scientists learn how a protein folds on X primary for post 1620218278 Researchers reconstruct an evolutionary history of flowering plants by Dave EvensenMay 8, 2024 12:45 pm Scientists from around the world constructed an unprecedented DNA tree of life that increases our understanding of the plants’ evolution, diversification, and adaption processes. Share this Story Share Researchers reconstruct an evolutionary history of flowering plants on Facebook Share Researchers reconstruct an evolutionary history of flowering plants on X primary for post 1077775189 Freewheeling wellness: Redefining exercise for manual wheelchair users by Lily DokhanchiMay 15, 2024 10:30 am Graduate student Griffin Sipes is creating personalized exercise routines for manual wheelchair users. Ultimately, he hopes to use his exercise model to improve exercise recommendations for people with spinal cord injuries. Share this Story Share Freewheeling wellness: Redefining exercise for manual wheelchair users on Facebook Share Freewheeling wellness: Redefining exercise for manual wheelchair users on X primary for post 862833201 Illini sweep Purdue, secure outright Big Ten Championship by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 20, 2024 9:15 am The Illini's win completed the series sweep of Purdue and put an exclamation point on the program's outright Big Ten championship, clinched by Nebraska's loss to Michigan State earlier in the day. Share this Story Share Illini sweep Purdue, secure outright Big Ten Championship on Facebook Share Illini sweep Purdue, secure outright Big Ten Championship on X primary for post 1472877983 Talk to children: Addiction info provides emergency first aid by ItemliveMay 17, 2024 3:30 pm Itemlive (May 16) — Illinois information sciences professor Elizabeth Massa Hoiem discusses why we must talk to children about struggles with addiction. Share this Story Share Talk to children: Addiction info provides emergency first aid on Facebook Share Talk to children: Addiction info provides emergency first aid on X primary for post 1410478505 Read Jeanne Gang's Commencement keynote: Keep the Spark by Thomas BruchMay 17, 2024 3:15 pm Jeanne Gang, the 2024 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Commencement speaker, delivered her address to over 7,000 graduates seated on the Memorial Stadium field on May 11. Share this Story Share Read Jeanne Gang's Commencement keynote: Keep the Spark on Facebook Share Read Jeanne Gang's Commencement keynote: Keep the Spark on X primary for post 67825697 How does bird flu infect so many species? by Diana YatesMay 1, 2024 10:30 am Reports of the first documented case of the H5N1 virus passing from birds to cows — and then from a cow to a person — have generated a lot of press. However, 'To date, human mortality as a result of bird flu infection is extremely low.' Share this Story Share How does bird flu infect so many species? on Facebook Share How does bird flu infect so many species? on X primary for post 568754228 Nerves prompt muscle to release factors that boost brain health by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneMay 6, 2024 2:30 pm U of I researchers examined the effect of nerve stimulation on muscle secretion of brain-boosting factors. The nerves trigger the muscle to release hormones and mRNA packages that foster gowth, connection between neurons in the brain. Share this Story Share Nerves prompt muscle to release factors that boost brain health on Facebook Share Nerves prompt muscle to release factors that boost brain health on X primary for post 1467019603 Illini, Herendeen claim NCAA Stanford Regional titles by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 16, 2024 8:00 am With three top-10 finishers, highlighted by a medalist performance from freshman Max Herendeen, the Illini men's golf team captured the title at the Stanford Regional and punched its ticket through to the 2024 NCAA Championship. Share this Story Share Illini, Herendeen claim NCAA Stanford Regional titles on Facebook Share Illini, Herendeen claim NCAA Stanford Regional titles on X primary for post 94415206 Is climate change affecting tornado behavior? by ABC NewsMay 16, 2024 8:45 am ABC News (May 13) Robert Trapp, a professor of atmospheric sciences at the U. of I., says there's been 'a decline in the number of tornado days per year' but an 'incline in the number of tornado outbreaks.' Share this Story Share Is climate change affecting tornado behavior? on Facebook Share Is climate change affecting tornado behavior? on X primary for post 1488723584 U of I named a top Peace Corps volunteer producer by Anthony HicksApr 29, 2024 10:45 am Matt Coughlin, the campus Peace Corps recruiter, thinks that Illinois students are poised to be good volunteers. 'There is a commitment to serving others instilled in U. of. I. students.' Share this Story Share U of I named a top Peace Corps volunteer producer on Facebook Share U of I named a top Peace Corps volunteer producer on X primary for post 1687403471 Mobile teams bring COVID-19 vaccines to rural villages in Sierra Leone by Marianne SteinMay 7, 2024 4:00 pm The study found that immunization rates increased by about 26% in the trial villages.On average, the cost was about $33 per person, making it a very cost-effective intervention. Share this Story Share Mobile teams bring COVID-19 vaccines to rural villages in Sierra Leone on Facebook Share Mobile teams bring COVID-19 vaccines to rural villages in Sierra Leone on X primary for post 77901776 For these Chicago moms, college scholarships for their kids meant a scholarship for them too by Chicago TribuneMay 14, 2024 1:45 pm Chicago Tribune (May 12) U of I student Salvatore Romero and his mom are both attending college at the same time as Hope Chicago scholars. Hope Chicago provides debt-free higher education to CPS grads and their parents. Share this Story Share For these Chicago moms, college scholarships for their kids meant a scholarship for them too on Facebook Share For these Chicago moms, college scholarships for their kids meant a scholarship for them too on X primary for post 1739512593 McDowell wins 400m Big Ten Gold on final day of Big Ten Outdoor Championships by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 14, 2024 11:15 am The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams finished the Big Ten Outdoor Championships on Sunday (May 12). Junior Jessica McDowell cruised to victory in the 400m dash (51.73) to earn gold and 10 team points. Share this Story Share McDowell wins 400m Big Ten Gold on final day of Big Ten Outdoor Championships on Facebook Share McDowell wins 400m Big Ten Gold on final day of Big Ten Outdoor Championships on X primary for post 729386560 Despite recent protests, many graduation ceremonies went smoothly by New York TimesMay 13, 2024 1:00 pm New York Times (May 11) U of I grad David Emuze says commencement speaker Jeanne Gang hit just the right note: "She said, 'we all know about what’s going on in the world right now,' but this is a time to come together and celebrate." Share this Story Share Despite recent protests, many graduation ceremonies went smoothly on Facebook Share Despite recent protests, many graduation ceremonies went smoothly on X primary for post 1049276631 Illini blast their way to 6-3 victory over Iowa by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 13, 2024 8:30 am Illinois baseball (30-17, 15-6) captured a series victory with a 6-3 win over Iowa (29-20, 14-10) Sunday at Illinois Field. They'll be back in action on Thursday, as they take on Purdue in the final weekend series of the season. Share this Story Share Illini blast their way to 6-3 victory over Iowa on Facebook Share Illini blast their way to 6-3 victory over Iowa on X primary for post 1121134375 Illini set for final home series vs. Iowa by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 9, 2024 9:15 am Illinois baseball concludes its seven-game homestand with its final home games of the season against Big Ten foe Iowa. The Illini enter the series in sole possession of first place in the Big Ten at 13-5. Share this Story Share Illini set for final home series vs. Iowa on Facebook Share Illini set for final home series vs. Iowa on X primary for post 1105272358 Commencement speaker, architect Jeanne Gang, designs buildings that connect people, nature and communities by Jodi HeckelMay 8, 2024 3:00 pm Internationally renowned architect Jeanne Gang believes architecture can connect people to each other, their environment and their communities. She is the U. of I. Commencement speaker and an Illinois alumna. Share this Story Share Commencement speaker, architect Jeanne Gang, designs buildings that connect people, nature and communities on Facebook Share Commencement speaker, architect Jeanne Gang, designs buildings that connect people, nature and communities on X primary for post 1308489284 Health care researchers gain access to the smartest computers, AI systems by PoliticoMay 8, 2024 1:00 pm The National AI Research Resource pilot program will make the state-of-the-art tech more accessible to healthcare researchers through computing systems at the U. of I. and other national laboratories. Share this Story Share Health care researchers gain access to the smartest computers, AI systems on Facebook Share Health care researchers gain access to the smartest computers, AI systems on X primary for post 431133613 Tibetan plateau had broader social dimensions than previously thought by Ananya SenApr 29, 2024 11:30 am Using excavated artifacts, Profewssor Stanley Ambrose and his team discovered that there was a long-distance cultural exchange between the Tibetan plateau and northern China. Share this Story Share Tibetan plateau had broader social dimensions than previously thought on Facebook Share Tibetan plateau had broader social dimensions than previously thought on X primary for post 410265606 The case for saying ‘pregnant people’ and other gender-inclusive phrases by CNNMay 7, 2024 4:15 pm CNN (Atlanta, May 6) 'You can’t just wave it away and say, "Oh, these are made up terms so they’re no good,” U of I professor Dennis Baron said. 'All language is made up, and it’s made up because we have a need to say things.' Share this Story Share The case for saying ‘pregnant people’ and other gender-inclusive phrases on Facebook Share The case for saying ‘pregnant people’ and other gender-inclusive phrases on X primary for post 1758031585 How are states altering higher education by redefining academic freedom? by Sharita ForrestMay 2, 2024 8:00 am State laws that tether faculty tenure and promotions to state politics undermine the academic freedom that is the founding principle of postsecondary education and research in the US, according to Professor Carol Symes. Share this Story Share How are states altering higher education by redefining academic freedom? on Facebook Share How are states altering higher education by redefining academic freedom? on X primary for post 419989827 Sophia Beckmon named USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 7, 2024 10:45 am Freshman long jumper Sophia Beckmon has been named U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association National Athlete of the Week. Last week, she leapt an Olympic-standard long jump of 6.86m (22-6 1/4). Share this Story Share Sophia Beckmon named USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week on Facebook Share Sophia Beckmon named USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week on X primary for post 495347314 Cicadas nothing to fear: They don’t bite, sting or harm gardens by Naperville MagazineMay 6, 2024 2:45 pm Naperville Magazine (May 1) 'When they’re nymphs hanging out in the soil, they drink sap from tree roots,' says U of I Professor Kacie Athey. 'But with [mature] cicadas, they’re not going to be a big problem for crops.' Share this Story Share Cicadas nothing to fear: They don’t bite, sting or harm gardens on Facebook Share Cicadas nothing to fear: They don’t bite, sting or harm gardens on X primary for post 699413924 Illinois’ Buchanan recognized as Big Ten Golfer of the Year by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 6, 2024 8:15 am Fighting Illini junior Jackson Buchanan, who was recognized earlier this week as a unanimous selection to the Big Ten All-Conference first team, has also been named Big Ten Golfer of the Year. Share this Story Share Illinois’ Buchanan recognized as Big Ten Golfer of the Year on Facebook Share Illinois’ Buchanan recognized as Big Ten Golfer of the Year on X primary for post 754216972 Three Illinois faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences by Maeve ReillyMay 2, 2024 11:30 am Physics professor Chen-Yu Liu, biochemistry professor Steve Sligar and chemistry professor Ken Suslick are among the newly elected members of the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of their research achievements. Share this Story Share Three Illinois faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences on Facebook Share Three Illinois faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences on X primary for post 1805119019 U of I student wins Apple Swift Student Challenge by WBBM-TVMay 2, 2024 9:30 am WBBM-TV (video; April 30) — Illinois computer science student Michael Parekh is being recognized for creating an app to help others understand how to respond to cardiac arrest. Share this Story Share U of I student wins Apple Swift Student Challenge on Facebook Share U of I student wins Apple Swift Student Challenge on X primary for post 647820203 Illini Men’s Golf selected for NCAA Stanford Regional by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 2, 2024 9:15 am The Orange and Blue have now qualified for each of the last 16 NCAA regionals, and will make their 19th appearance overall. Coach Mike Small has led the Illini to five NCAA Regional titles. Share this Story Share Illini Men’s Golf selected for NCAA Stanford Regional on Facebook Share Illini Men’s Golf selected for NCAA Stanford Regional on X primary for post 934276055 Researchers advance super-resolution ultrasound imaging with deep learning by Elizabeth BelloApr 26, 2024 11:15 am Researchers at U of I's Beckman Institute developed a new technique to make ultrasound localization microscopy, a new diagnostic tool used for high-resolution microvascular imaging, more practical for clinical settings. Share this Story Share Researchers advance super-resolution ultrasound imaging with deep learning on Facebook Share Researchers advance super-resolution ultrasound imaging with deep learning on X primary for post 66241866 Illini golfers earn B1G postseason honors, Herendeen named Freshman of the Year by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 1, 2024 9:30 am Max Herendeen was the unanimous choice as the Big Ten Freshman of the Year and joined junior Jackson Buchanan to give Illinois two unanimous selections to the All-Big Ten first team. Share this Story Share Illini golfers earn B1G postseason honors, Herendeen named Freshman of the Year on Facebook Share Illini golfers earn B1G postseason honors, Herendeen named Freshman of the Year on X primary for post 812864912 Professor Cynthia Oliver: The dance is enough by Kim SchmidtApr 26, 2024 8:45 am 'We danced in the woods, on the beach, in the mountains,' Oliver recalls of her childhood. 'We danced everywhere.' Oliver answers the Proust Questionnaire for Storied. Share this Story Share Professor Cynthia Oliver: The dance is enough on Facebook Share Professor Cynthia Oliver: The dance is enough on X primary for post 1104271153 Beckman’s new micro-CT scanner first in the nation with life science applications by Jenna KurtzweilApr 30, 2024 11:30 am With microscopic computed tomography, also known as micro-CT or X-ray microscopy, researchers apply CT techniques to reconstruct samples as tiny and delicate as collagen and insect antennae. Share this Story Share Beckman’s new micro-CT scanner first in the nation with life science applications on Facebook Share Beckman’s new micro-CT scanner first in the nation with life science applications on X primary for post 692861569 What effect will Trump trials have on the perception of jury trial, civic participation? by Phil CicioraApr 30, 2024 10:00 am Suja Thomas, who is working on a documentary related to her research on jury trials, speaks about the potential effect of the Trump criminal and civil trials on the public perception of trial by jury. Share this Story Share What effect will Trump trials have on the perception of jury trial, civic participation? on Facebook Share What effect will Trump trials have on the perception of jury trial, civic participation? on X primary for post 2108888248 AI models inch closer to hacking on their own by AxiosApr 30, 2024 11:15 am Axios (April 26) Some large language models already have the ability to exploit known security vulnerabilities. Computer scientists at U of I found that GPT-4 can write malicious scripts to exploit known vulnerabilities using publicly available data. Share this Story Share AI models inch closer to hacking on their own on Facebook Share AI models inch closer to hacking on their own on X primary for post 727507593 Four Illini picked in 2024 NFL draft, more sign free agent deals by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 30, 2024 11:00 am Illinois is one of five schools with three or more players drafted in the first three rounds in each of the last two NFL Drafts. The Illini are joined on the list by Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, and Penn State. Share this Story Share Four Illini picked in 2024 NFL draft, more sign free agent deals on Facebook Share Four Illini picked in 2024 NFL draft, more sign free agent deals on X primary for post 551694784 How 3D printers can give robots a soft touch by Michael O'BoyleApr 24, 2024 10:00 am U of I researchers' 3D-printed pads function as both soft skin for a robotic arm and pressure-based mechanical sensors, and can be made inexpensively by reprogramming 3-D printers. 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Share this Story Share Illinois study: Backyards, urban parks support bird diversity in unique ways on Facebook Share Illinois study: Backyards, urban parks support bird diversity in unique ways on X primary for post 296754923 Alum's $50M gift establishes Siebel School of Computing and Data Science by ForbesApr 26, 2024 10:30 am Forbes (April 25) 'By supporting cutting-edge research and fostering innovation, we hope to empower future generations of leaders in technology and society, driving positive change in our world,' said benefactor Tom Siebel. Share this Story Share Alum's $50M gift establishes Siebel School of Computing and Data Science on Facebook Share Alum's $50M gift establishes Siebel School of Computing and Data Science on X primary for post 124128423 Why is the reparations movement gaining momentum in the U.S.? by Jodi HeckelApr 18, 2024 9:15 am Support for reparations is growing because U.S. political and corporate leaders have retreated from a commitment to racial justice, says Sundiata Cha-Jua, an Illinois professor of history and of African American studies. Share this Story Share Why is the reparations movement gaining momentum in the U.S.? on Facebook Share Why is the reparations movement gaining momentum in the U.S.? on X