Category: Research
Social movements - close to homeJuly 29, 2021A class on the sociology of activism turned its lens on the Brandeis campus this year.
Tsurigasaki Beach is the right spot for Olympic surfing in Japan - here's whyJuly 26, 2021Oceanographer Sally Warner explains the science behind - and under - the waves at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
Bioweapons research is banned by an international treaty – but nobody is checking for violationsJuly 21, 2021The history of the Biological Weapons Convention reveals the limits of attempts to control research and development of biological agents, says professor Gary Samore.
Looking back on the first year of Brandeis' Asian American and Pacific Islander studies programJuly 21, 2021Faculty and students reflect on the first year of the program, and the efforts leading to its formation.
Research finds viruses can be defeated with their own engineering principlesJuly 19, 2021Geometric shells made from DNA protein could be new antiviral, Brandeis researchers say.
Breaking a 'steady habit' of inequitable housing, educationJuly 15, 2021Sillerman Center Director Susan Eaton dissects Hartford metro area’s legacy of segregation, with an eye to solutions.
14 tips for selecting classes at BrandeisJuly 13, 2021Undergraduate Department Representatives (UDRs) have several tips you should consider when registering for classes.
Prime time: The real lives of middle-aged AmericansJune 24, 2021Margie Lachman’s psychology research puts doom-and-gloom stereotypes about aging to rest.
Why do some incidents of sexual misconduct go unreported? It’s complicatedJune 21, 2021In new research paper, Prof. Alice Hsiaw uses game theory to untangle the ‘strategic uncertainty’ that weighs on victims.
Conservative hard-liner elected as Iran’s next president – what that means for the West and the nuclear dealJune 19, 2021- What Greek epics taught me about the special relationship between fathers and sonsJune 19, 2021
What's next for Israel after Netanyahu's ouster as Prime Minister?June 15, 2021Professor Yehudah Mirsky weighs in on how Israeli government and society will proceed following Benjamin Netanyahu's departure as Prime Minister.
- Biology professor Alexandre Bisson named to Pew Scholars ProgramJune 15, 2021
Bisson, an expert in cellular organization and behavior, will probe the molecular mechanisms through which single-cell organisms can radically change their shape.
Gabbay Award given to pioneering scientists Frank Bennett and Adrian KrainerJune 14, 2021The two researchers were recognized for their work developing a therapy for the neuromuscular disease spinal muscular atrophy.
- Professor Alexander Kaye receives Young Scholar AwardJune 7, 2021
The Young Scholar Award carries a $5,000 prize and recognizes scholars who make significant contributions to Israel studies, and whose record of research and publication demonstrates the potential to shape the field in the future.
Better understanding student stress during the pandemicJune 4, 2021A Brandeis lab is studying links between cognitive function, stress and mental health to better understand risk factors for depression and anxiety.
How theater can help communities heal from the losses and trauma of the pandemicJune 1, 2021Collectivizing emotion through storytelling can be a critical step in recovering from traumatic events, Professor Joel Christensen says.
- Marriage trends, political views undermining the notion of a unified American Jewish identityMay 25, 2021
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Jainaba Gaye, Heller MA’21: Meet the 2021 graduate Commencement speakerMay 18, 2021Jainaba Gaye, Heller MA’21, will encourage the Class of 2021 to take risks in pursuit of goals during her graduate student address at Commencement.
From studying Reconstruction to pursuing racial justiceMay 17, 2021What started for Ryan Shaffer '21 as some light research on the Supreme Court during the Reconstruction Era for a class his sophomore year led to an award-winning thesis and a deepened commitment to racial justice.
Scientist Stanley Deser named member of the Royal Society May 6, 2021The theoretical physicist received one of the highest honors in the sciences.
How we might banish the flu foreverMay 5, 2021New research by biochemist Tijana Ivanovic uncovers the role of a hitherto overlooked flu virus particle. It may hold the key to ridding the world of influenza.
What Homer’s ‘Odyssey’ can teach us about reentering the world after a year of isolationMay 4, 2021Homer can help guide us as we return back to our normal worlds after a year of minimizing social contact, professor Joel Christensen says.
Susan Lovett elected to National Academy of Sciences April 28, 2021The microbiologist joins one of the nation’s most prestigious scientific advisory societies.
Provost Carol Fierke inducted into American Academy of Arts and SciencesApril 22, 2021Fierke was admitted to the prestigious institution along with scholars Angela Davis '65 and Hortense Spillers PhD '74.
Brandeis Arts and Sciences faculty honored with annual teaching and mentorship awardsApril 20, 2021Students, faculty and alumni annually nominate faculty for teaching and mentoring awards.
Finding empowerment and inspiration in the labApril 16, 2021While entrusted with research projects by Professor Lawrence Wangh as an undergrad, Bonnie Ronish ’09 gained the self-assurance that has served her well in her career.
Financing the COVID-19 recoveryApril 8, 2021Three Brandeis International Business School alumni have played key roles in drawing up blueprints for a global economic recovery.
For Alana Hodson ’19, the calling to a career in research was personalApril 7, 2021Hodson changed course after a research opportunity set her on a new trajectory.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro: “What the government can do is expand opportunity”April 2, 2021The Connecticut congresswoman discussed child poverty, equality for women, labor rights in a panel hosted by the Heller School.
Heller School ranked top 10 in two categories by U.S. News & World ReportMarch 30, 2021
Helen Wong '19 is helping shape the future of archeologyMarch 25, 2021Wong started as a biology major at Brandeis but her instincts, and inspiration from a faculty member, set her on a new path.
On the edge of a black holeMarch 24, 2021Professor of astrophysics John Wardle explains how a new image of a black hole's magnetic fields will help us understand the massive jets of energy black holes launch into the universe.
How 3 weeks of strict COVID-19 measures could save the U.S. billionsMarch 17, 2021A few weeks of tight restrictions nationwide could save billions of dollars and tens of thousands of lives, finance professor Anna Scherbina says.
- National Endowment for the Humanities awards $300,000 to Professor Wendy Cadge’s Boston Hidden Sacred Spaces projectMarch 15, 2021
- Brandeis library launches new digital servicesMarch 15, 2021
The media and the pandemicMarch 9, 2021Dr. Anthony Fauci joined a panel of journalists for a special Brandeis event.
These Brandeis alumnae are breaking new ground in math and scienceMarch 8, 2021A look at a few of the Brandeis women who have made noteworthy contributions in the sciences.
- Templeton Religion Trust awards $1.5 million grant to Chaplaincy Innovation LabMarch 1, 2021
Addressing food insecurity and mental health in the local immigrant communityMarch 1, 2021Heller students work with local nonprofit to support hard-hit Ugandan immigrant community in Waltham.
A journey through Black spaceFeb. 28, 2021The Black Space Portal, created by students and university archivists, centers the historical experience of people belonging to marginalized groups.
A financial ‘lifeline’ for clean energy startupsFeb. 25, 2021Professor Tibor Toth is the architect of an innovative investment program for Massachusetts companies impacted by COVID-19
- Melissa Stimell named director of the International Center for Ethics, Justice and Public LifeFeb. 19, 2021
The future of the Black Lives Matter movementFeb. 19, 2021Brandeis hosted the virtual panel, "Black Lives Matter under a New Presidency – What Lies Ahead?" featuring past winners of the Gittler Prize and Richman Fellowship.
Liquids that can move on their ownFeb. 18, 2021Researchers at the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) are harnessing the power of swirling cellular proteins to create self-propelling fluids.
How boosting careers for women of color could save livesFeb. 17, 2021For over a decade, Heller school researchers have partnered with workforce training agencies to funnel women of color into high demand health care positions.
Rosenstiel Award winners celebrated for life-saving scientific breakthroughs Feb. 10, 2021At this year's award ceremony, Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman were recognized for doing much of the research that led to two COVID-19 vaccines.
The path to a COVID-19 vaccineFeb. 3, 2021
The winners of the Rosenstiel Award tell the story of how their research led to two of the vaccines now being given to millions of people around the world.
- Chaplaincy Innovation Lab at Brandeis University receives $750,000 from Henry Luce FoundationJan. 22, 2021
Anita Hill on the future of equality and the U.S. Supreme CourtJan. 20, 2021In a Heller School event on Martin Luther King Day, Hill provided insight into the court’s role in advancing equality as a new presidential administration begins.
Trump and the language of insurrectionJan. 12, 2021Janet McIntosh, professor of linguistic anthropology, examines the words of President Donald Trump and his most loyal supporters leading up to the Capitol riot on Jan. 6.
Shedding light on how COVID-19 spreadsJan. 11, 2021Undergraduate computer scientists at Brandeis are using machine learning and 3D modeling to add to our understanding of the virus.
The symbols of antisemitism in the Capitol riotJan. 11, 2021The crowds that stormed the US Capitol on Jan. 6 were not just engaged in an effort to support Trump. The symbols they carried were of an extreme form of antisemitism, professor Jonathan Sarna explains.
Lessons on civil strife in Greek mythology that apply todayJan. 4, 2021Professor Joel Christensen examines how the conflict-filled society of ancient Greece found its way forward.
Covering the crime of the century: The Lindbergh kidnapping and a media revolutionDec. 18, 2020Professor Tom Doherty's new book examines the legacy of media coverage of the kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh, Jr. and the trial of Bruno Richard Hauptmann.
What makes the world’s biggest surfable waves?Dec. 18, 2020Earlier this year, Brazilian Maya Gabeira surfed a wave off the coast of Nazaré, Portugal, that was 73.5 feet tall. Climate scientist Sally Warner explains how waves can get so big.
Staying one step ahead of cyberattacksDec. 16, 2020Data breaches cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars each year. Professor Anna Scherbina says future executives must understand the threat.
How diversity can blind us to society's underlying racismDec. 14, 2020Sociologist Sarah Mayorga deconstructs diversity ideology to expose its underlying assumptions and contradictions.
How Hanukkah came to be an annual White House celebrationDec. 8, 2020University Professor Jonathan Sarna explains the history of Hanukkah at the White House.
Examining racial inequality in public schools during a pandemicDec. 7, 2020Professor Derron Wallace and a team of Brandeis students analyzed responses from more than 17,000 families in Boston Public Schools.
Bulbul Chakraborty named American Association for the Advancement of Science FellowNov. 24, 2020Chakraborty received the prestigious recognition for important theoretical contributions to diverse areas of condensed matter physics, particularly disordered systems including frustrated magnets and granular materials.
Artificial intelligence and the classroom of the futureNov. 19, 2020Professor James Pustejovsky envisions future classrooms where human instruction and AI technology interact to improve educational environments and the learning experience.
Read the Fall/Winter edition of Brandeis MagazineNov. 6, 2020The latest edition of Brandeis Magazine features a deep dive into campus life during the pandemic, insights into the fight against racism, and news and updates about the university.
Social media is feeding the anti-vaccination movementNov. 3, 2020Research shows U.S. adversaries like Russia are pedaling fake health propaganda on sites like Twitter and Facebook.
How does a nation divided against itself stand? Thinking about the US through ancient AthensOct. 29, 2020Classical studies professor Joel Christensen examines the lessons that can be taken from Athens at the end of the Peloponnesian War.
How has the Trump administration changed labor protections?Oct. 29, 2020Heller School dean David Weil explains how labor protections have been systematically rolled back.
Where do we see medieval tropes this election season?Oct. 28, 2020They range from the expected to the absurd to the rhetorically complex. Professor Dorothy Kim explains.
Will the lack of federal financial support impact municipal financing?Oct. 28, 2020The effect of the the COVID-19 crisis on state and local budgets has been particularly sharp and has come at a time during which the need for services provided by state and local governments is greater than ever.
How has Trump weakened the Affordable Care Act and how can it be strengthened?Oct. 26, 2020The ACA has been damaged by regulatory efforts, executive order and legislative action. Michael Doonan explains what could be done to restore it.
Is today more reminiscent of the 1930s than 1960s?Oct. 26, 2020For a while, the unrest of 2020 revived memories of 1968. But to.historian Paul Jankowski, the apt parallel is the 1930s.
What are Russia’s goals with disinformation on social media?Oct. 22, 2020Over the last decade, the growth of social media has gone hand in hand with the increasing use of those platforms for the coordinated dissemination of disinformation. Professor Steven Wilson explains.
In the Middle East, they want to know: How will the election affect the standoff with Iran?Oct. 21, 2020Among the many questions surrounding the 2020 U.S. election for the Middle East, one looms largest: How will the result of the U.S. elections affect the standoff with Iran?
How does Trump use coded language to speak to his base?Oct. 20, 2020Donald Trump and his base often act as if they have their own signals, interpreting the same presidential utterances in very different ways from his critics. Professor Janet McIntosh explains.
What will it take to make COVID-19 vaccines globally available?Oct. 16, 2020Vaccines are the global bet for a return to normalcy, but they will requires global cooperation, transparency, empathy and a deep sense of social justice.
What can TV ads tell us about partisan polarization?Oct. 15, 2020Lucy Goodhart, a lecturer in international and global studies and politics, researches the connections between polarization and political advertisement on television.
Popular new course sheds light on Latina/x feminismOct. 15, 2020A new course explores the literature, art, self-expression and personal histories of Latina/x feminists across a wide array of identities, including Chicana, Dominican American, Cuban American, Salvadoran American and Puerto Rican.
How could better US-China relations help fight pandemics?Oct. 9, 2020Cooperation could help stem the effects of the current pandemic and prevent the next one. Professor Elanah Uretsky explains.
Mohammad Seyedsayamdost ’01, MS’01 wins MacArthur FellowshipOct. 9, 2020Biological chemist Mohammad Seyedsayamdost ’01, MS’01 has received a MacArthur Fellowship, one of the nation’s most prestigious honors.
Could the Jewish vote decide the election?Oct. 8, 2020Researchers at the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies and Steinhardt Social Research Institute break down the places where Jewish voters could swing the election.
How the Access Hollywood tape affected the 2016 electionSept. 30, 2020Associate professor of politics Jill Greenlee and her colleagues looked at how the infamous video affected Republicans and women.
What the Greek classics tell us about grief Sept. 29, 2020In the Greek classic “The Iliad,” the expectation of proper lamentation, burial and memorial emerges clearly as a universal right. Professor Joel Christensen explains.
Lebanon in the aftermath of the Beirut port explosionSept. 23, 2020Brandeis PhD candidate and Crown Center fellow Kelly Stedem looks at the country, more than a month after an explosion claimed 200 lives.
Building a guide for exploring research and learning in WalthamSept. 22, 2020Sophie Trachtenberg ’21 and Simona Shuman ’22 led a new project that aims to support students, faculty and staff who want to learn more about and engage with Brandeis' home city.
Scientist Eve Marder on the value of theoretical biologySept. 18, 2020"I have always thought of theory in biology as disciplined dreaming," Victor and Gwendolyn Beinfield Professor of Biology Eve Marder writes in a new essay.
Why the ‘Protocols of the Elders of Zion’ is still pushed by anti-SemitesSept. 2, 2020Professor Emeritus Stephen Whitfield explains how the century-old anti-Semitic hoax has endured.
Decades in the making, women's, gender and sexuality studies is now a departmentAug. 31, 2020Like many pioneering academic programs created over the past decades, women’s studies at Brandeis struggled to win recognition and acceptance. Founded in 1975, it is now officially its own department.
'Write-ins' provide community and support - remotelyAug. 25, 2020The Write-in Studios by the University Writing Center provide a way for students from across campus to regularly get together to share their writing goals and dedicate some time to writing.
Maria Madison appointed director of Heller School's Institute on Assets and Social PolicyAug. 21, 2020Madison, who will continue in her role as associate dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion at Heller, succeeds professor Thomas Shapiro in leading the IASP. She begins her new role Sept. 1.
Tracking public opinion during a pandemicAug. 19, 2020Professor Raphael Schoenle studies how consumer expectations have evolved throughout the COVID-19 crisis
Trauma linked to cognitive decline in adultsAug. 19, 2020New research by psychology professor Margie Lachman's lab shows long-lasting effects on brain performance from child- and adulthood trauma.
The curiosity factorAug. 14, 2020Jason Frank '22 launched an anthropology research study into American comedy.
Anti-racism resources, produced by BrandeisiansAug. 12, 2020Browse resources around race, combatting racism and how to enact change, all created by Brandeis alumni and faculty.
A few mind-blowing inventions coming from Brandeis' Bioinspired MRSECAug. 10, 2020With their new grant from the National Science Foundation, MRSEC scientists are seeking to build the next generation of nano-sized machines and materials.
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