Category: Research
Deep underground, Brandeis scientists mine for dark matterJune 11, 2019Journey into a former gold mine as assistant professor of physics Bjoern Penning and members of his lab work to build a vessel that will detect dark matter, a mysterious substance believed to make up most of the universe, for the first time ever.
Brandeisians leading through legislationMay 28, 2019ENACT: the Educational Network for Active Civic Transformation, a non-partisan, academic program that began at Brandeis, has spread to 29 universities and connects students with coursework and legislators to make an impact on civic life in the U.S.
Business Mergers: Are they good or bad?May 24, 2019
In the latest episode of our podcast, Brandeis International Business School's Ben Gomes-Casseres explains why some companies are growing bigger while others are decentralizing.
Gabbay award given to scientists whose research brought about new cancer treatmentsMay 22, 2019The prestigious honor went to Dario Campana and Michel Sadelain for their work on CAR T-cell therapy.
How the ancient Romans spiced up their lives — pepper!May 13, 2019Whether it was for getting animals to mate or treating menstrual bleeding, the Romans found many unusual — and sometimes downright nasty — uses for the spice.
Sarah McCarty '16 awarded Mortimer Hays-Brandeis Traveling FellowshipMay 9, 2019
Israeli TV hits the big timeMay 6, 2019With shows like Fauda, Shtisel and Prisoners of War thrilling American viewers, scholar Shayna Weiss explains how Israeli TV developed and the role it plays in Israeli society and politics.
Eve Marder and Irv Epstein named University ProfessorsMay 3, 2019The distinguished scientists were given one of the university's highest honors for making major contributions to their fields.
From Paris to Boston, the crucial role of fire chaplainsMay 1, 2019Rarely seen, fire chaplains often take enormous risks to provide support during disasters, such as the fire that claimed part of Notre Dame in Paris, write professors Wendy Cadge and Michael Skaggs.
Anthropology professor Sarah Lamb named a 2019 Andrew Carnegie FellowApril 23, 2019Professor of Anthropology Sarah Lamb, a cultural anthropologist who focuses on aging and gender, has been named a 2019 Andrew Carnegie Fellow. Lamb is the first Brandeis faculty member to receive a so-called “Brainy Award” from the program.
On point: fencer Joanne Carminucci ’19 finds new passion for political researchApril 18, 2019After four years on the Brandeis women’s fencing team, this senior eyes a career in political research
A way forward for the Cathedral of Notre Dame April 16, 2019Fine arts professor Charles McClendon comments on the horrific fire at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris and the path toward renovating the iconic building.
The first-ever photo of a black hole is a really big dealApril 10, 2019Physicist John Wardle, who was part of the team that produced the image, explains why it's a major scientific breakthrough
John Paul Lederach named winner of 2019 Gittler PrizeApril 10, 2019The renowned scholar, theorist and practitioner of peacebuilding and conflict transformation will visit campus in October.
A fresh take on ancient GreekApril 8, 2019When professors Dmitry Troyanovsky and Joel Christensen sought to collaborate on a production of “The Bacchae” they wanted to create something fresh and new. No small feat for a 2,400-year-old story.
Watch: Digging in DesfinaApril 8, 2019Brandeis students see ancient Greece come alive with a combination of digital humanities technology and digging in the dirt. Getting hands-on experience in archaeology helps students develop original research topics and fully immerse themselves in classical studies.
Yu ‘Yuki’ Dai wants to revolutionize how we think about brain illnessApril 4, 2019Working in professor Shantanu Jadhav's laboratory changed Yuki Dai's perspective on neuroscience and psychology.
ISIS and the rise of gangster jihadismApril 2, 2019New research by terrorism expert Jytte Klausen shows how Europe's criminal underworld is feeding ISIS.
The sturgeon, the fish that changed historyApril 1, 2019In a talk, environmental historian Nancy Langston detailed the amazing role the animal has played in the development of the planet and the growth of human society.
Artificial intelligence meets public broadcasting’s archivesMarch 18, 2019Computational linguist James Pustejovsky and his lab are using AI to index and catalog some of the most famous programs in public television and radio history.
- How livestreaming became a terrorist's toolMarch 15, 2019
Brandeis politics professor Jytte Klausen comments on the use of livestreaming in the terrorist attacks carried out on two mosques in New Zealand.
On the record with this year's Rosenstiel Award winnerMarch 12, 2019Harvard professor Stephen C. Harrison talks about his groundbreaking research on protein structure, his work on the HIV virus and his passion for science.
Introducing SciLinkR.comMarch 12, 2019A new website aims to bring together researchers and educators to promote science.
The 5 must-read books about American anti-SemitismMarch 6, 2019Jonathan Sarna, one of the country's preeminent historians of American Judaism, offers his recommendations for anyone interested in understanding how we got to where we are today.
How do insects feel the heat?March 5, 2019New research in fruit flies by biologist Paul Garrity’s lab suggests it may be related to “Heating and Cooling Cells” in the insects’ antennae.
Andrew Kolodny on '60 Minutes': Did the FDA ignite the opioid epidemic?Feb. 24, 2019On CBS News' "60 Minutes," Brandeis senior scientist Andrew Kolodny goes in-depth about what the Food and Drug Administration can do to curb the nation's opioid addiction crisis.
Brandeis receives grant to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM classesFeb. 20, 2019
Physicist Marcelle Soares-Santos receives prestigious Sloan Research FellowshipFeb. 19, 2019The award goes to early-career researchers who show exceptional promise.
Brandeis scientists reveal the secret behind fruit flies at Waltham High SchoolFeb. 15, 2019Researchers from Nobel laureate Michael Rosbash's Brandeis lab taught a biology class at Waltham High School in an effort to inspire the next generation of scientists.
Biochemist Jeff Gelles honored by Biophysical SocietyFeb. 14, 2019The researcher was cited for his contributions to single-molecule biophysics.
Your mouth helps you smell tasty foods Feb. 12, 2019New research by senses expert Don Katz shows that what happens in our mouths while we eat causes us to like the smells of certain foods.
The future of electronics is photoswitchesFeb. 1, 2019But until now, it's not been easy to observe them in action. New research by assistant professor of chemistry Grace Han may change this.
The National Academy of Sciences honors scientist Eve MarderJan. 29, 2019The organization called Marder "one of the most influential neuroscientists of her generation."
Robot eels, muscle shirts and other ways active matter will revolutionize the futureJan. 18, 2019Physicist Seth Fraden explains what active matter is and how it can be used to create machines and materials that behave like living organisms.
Berry, Cassidy, honored by Association for Psychological ScienceJan. 17, 2019Dr. Anne Berry and Dr. Brittany Cassidy, PhD’14, received the association's Rising Star Award
Jonathan Decter wins 2018 National Jewish Book AwardJan. 9, 2019The Jewish Book Council honored three literary works with Brandeis ties, including a book by near eastern and Judaic studies professor Jonathan Decter that won the 2018 National Jewish Book Award in Sephardic culture.
Brandeis faculty awarded grants by National Endowment for the HumanitiesDec. 17, 2018In a new round of grants, the NEH announced $200,000 in funding for separate projects from Brandeis professors Wendy Cadge, Karen Desmond and Ralph Thaxton.
Stop-and-frisk on the way to schoolDec. 12, 2018Stop-and-frisk search and school safety are both subjects of frequent public debate, but there’s a place these two issues meet that hasn’t gotten much attention: On the journeys of city students to and from school.
Why Gary Samore isn’t worrying (so much) about the bombDec. 11, 2018A veteran arms control negotiator, Samore thinks we're doing a pretty good job at controlling the spread of nuclear weapons. Even with North Korea and Iran, he sees no reason to panic.
Two Women's Studies Research Center scholars honoredDec. 10, 2018
Heller study shows over half of urban renter households experience some form of housing insecurityDec. 6, 2018The study, published by Heller PhD candidate Giselle Routhier in Housing Policy Debate, utilizes a new housing insecurity index.
A feminist guide to Jewish divorceDec. 5, 2018Traditional Jewish law requires a woman to get her husband's approval to end a marriage. Legal scholar Lisa Fishbayn Joffe advocates for a more egalitarian approach.
Creating a network for art makers in areas of conflictDec. 3, 2018IMPACT is a Brandeis-based project that aims to create a global network of cultural leaders, researchers, and artists who are facing down some of the most difficult challenges of the 21st century.
Older people can come to believe their own liesNov. 29, 2018New research shows that within an hour of telling a falsehood, seniors may think it's the truth.
Remembering ‘The Rugrats’ Hanukkah episodeNov. 29, 2018Teri McGuire, MA'16, wrote her master's thesis on the impact of 'The Rugrats' on Jewish children. Unsurprisingly, the Hanukkah-themed episode holds a special place.
Building a stronger Jewish identityNov. 26, 2018Barry Shrage, one of the country’s leading Jewish leaders, explains how he plans to use his new post at Brandeis' Initiative for Jewish Identity to strengthen ties to Jewish religion, culture and learning.
Deerskin, the 17th century Japanese style trend with lasting effectsNov. 21, 2018Deerskin was a hot commodity in 17th and 18th century Japan, and it may have had effects that are still felt today.
Physicist Aparna Baskaran wins prestigious early career award Nov. 20, 2018Baskaran was cited for her research on soft matter.
The theory that the universe is a hologram explained in under 5 minutes Nov. 16, 2018Listen to the first episode of our new podcast where scientist Matthew Headrick explains one of the most mind-blowing ideas in physics.
Professors Wendy Cadge and Michael Skaggs on the changing role of chaplains in the USNov. 15, 2018In an Op-Ed for The Conversation, the two Brandeis professors examine the question: Why is chaplaincy growing when institutional religious affiliation is on the decline?
When World War I ended, the civil rights movement was just getting started Nov. 13, 2018On Nov. 11, 1918, World War I came to a close. Brandeis professor Chad Williams discusses the aftermath of the war for black people in America.
Brandeis University Press announces new partnership with the University of Chicago Press’s Chicago Distribution CenterNov. 12, 2018Brandeis University Press will partner with the University of Chicago Press for the distribution, marketing and sales of all existing and new titles under the Brandeis University Press imprint.
How will dads vote?Nov. 6, 2018New research suggests it may depend on whether they have a first-born daughter.
Preventing acts of terror, before Jihadists plan themNov. 1, 2018Yujiao "Sue" Su' 19 works alongside Jytte Klausen and a team of student researchers to study international terrorist networks and how individuals are radicalized.
What do kids know about Israel? What should we teach them?Oct. 26, 2018Little research has been done on how Jewish kids’ views of Israel change over time - until now. A new project with from the Mandel Center for Studies in Jewish Education aims to find out.
Lurie Institute for Disability Policy receives $4.375 million for Community Living Policy CenterOct. 23, 2018The five-year grant from the National Institute on Disability will establish a new research initiative aiming to improve policies and practices that promote community living outcomes for people with disabilities.
- Harvard scientist Stephen C. Harrison honored with 48th Rosenstiel Award for research on proteins and virusesOct. 15, 2018
Harrison's work has shown how viruses invade cells, enriching our understanding of influenza, HIV, Ebola and dengue.
What does a black hole look like?Oct. 12, 2018We don't know for sure because we've never been able to take a picture of one. That may all be about to change.
Re-rooted: Wellington Prize takes professor Emilie Diouf homeOct. 12, 2018The professor of English made the best of a surprise cash prize by taking a trip home to Senegal with her young daughter, who had never been to her mother's home country before.
Why was this great 16th-century female poet completely forgotten?Oct. 5, 2018In a new book, Professor of English Ramie Targoff introduces us to Vittoria Colonna, the embodiment of the Italian Renaissance.
Parkinson's disease researcher wins Gabbay AwardSept. 25, 2018Lorenz Studer, a stem cell scientist at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, will receive the prestigious prize on October 9.
Stuart Altman named winner of National Academy of Medicine's Lienhard AwardSept. 25, 2018Altman, the Sol C. Chaikin Professor of National Health Policy at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, has been named winner of the 2018 Gustav O. Lienhard Award for leading health policy and services research in the U.S.
Is Turkey headed for an economic meltdown?Sept. 18, 2018With the country's currency in steep decline, renowned Turkey expert Nader Habibi assesses whether the country can pull back from the brink.
Have a bagel with Jonathan SarnaSept. 17, 2018Jonathan Sarna is an expert in American Jewish History. In a Q&A, the University Professor applies his expertise to the rise of bagels in American culture.
Prof. Jill Greenlee in Washington Post: Having a daughter changes men’s political outlooks — if she’s firstbornSept. 14, 2018New research from Greenlee and colleagues has found that men whose first child is a girl are more likely to support policies that promote gender equity.
Biologist Avi Rodal recognized for outstanding mentorshipSept. 13, 2018The NIH said Rodal is "someone who has created an even higher standard of mentorship in an institution already known to place high value on mentorship."
Teaming up to learn how Boston’s elderly perceive getting olderSept. 10, 2018Anthropology professor Sarah Lamb and her undergraduate research assistant, Gianna Petrillo, are studying notions about successful aging among Boston’s elderly community.
Monika Mitra selected as director of Lurie Institute for Disability PolicySept. 6, 2018Mitra brings over two decades of experience in conducting research on the health care experiences and health outcomes of people with disabilities.
SciFest VIII: The legend continuesAug. 15, 2018An annual tradition, SciFest lets students present the research they did over the summer.
Brandeis and Hampton University renew science partnershipAug. 13, 2018The two universities will work together to increase diversity in the sciences and develop new materials.
Rewiring the brain to fight epilepsyAug. 4, 2018Biologist Suzanne Paradis' lab suppressed seizures in mice by changing the connections between neurons.
- Startups powered by STEAMAug. 2, 2018
At HackMyPhD event, attendees get an introduction to the world of entrepreneurship
Provost Research Awards fund early-stage inquiry, teaching innovationJuly 25, 2018The Provost's Office has announced this year's recipients of the Provost Research Awards, given to support innovations in teaching and research at Brandeis. Some $500,000 was awarded to 43 projects selected from 94 proposals.
Neuroscientist Eve Marder’s research chronicled in a new bookJuly 23, 2018Read an excerpt to discover how the eminent scientist achieved her insights into the human brain by studying neurons on the stomach of lobsters.
- Senior Scientist Andrew Kolodny addressed National Governors Association ConferenceJuly 20, 2018
Senior Scientist and Opioid Policy Research Collaborative director Andrew Kolodny made remarks about fentanyl and the opioid epidemic at the National Governors Association Conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
A homecoming and major honor for biophysicist Dorothee KernJuly 17, 2018The Professor of Biochemistry went to the city of Halle, Germany to be inducted into Germany’s National Academy of Sciences. She also got to see her parents and friends and visit the basketball court where she became a champion athlete.
Build the Wall? The Maya did it over 1,000 years agoJuly 6, 2018President Trump isn't the first to think about a fence along the border. Anthropologist Charles Golden has found remnants of Maya border walls from over 1,000 years ago.
Sententiae Antiquae examines the classically ridiculousJuly 6, 2018The project, started in 2011 by Brandeis professor Joel Christensen, excerpts passages from classical literature and explains them to the world.
Susan Birren reflects on her time as dean of Arts and SciencesJuly 2, 2018The professor of biology talks about her tenure, Brandeis' future and her return to scientific research.
Brandeis receives $1 million grant to boost science educationJune 26, 2018A portion of the funds will go toward supporting talented, underrepresented students. New, smaller classes will be offered alongside introductory courses.
- Looking ahead: A Q&A with WSRC Director Karen HansenJune 21, 2018
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