Category: Research
Introducing the Winter/Spring 2020 edition of Brandeis MagazineJan. 23, 2020This edition of Brandeis Magazine includes timely features, faculty and student news, Class Notes, notable alumni books, and much more.
The entrepreneurial muscle: why business pioneers start youngJan. 23, 2020Article by World Economic Forum delegate Bozhanka Vitanova, MS '16
What does the killing of Iran’s Suleimani mean?Jan. 3, 2020The killing of the top Iranian commander by a U.S. drone strike capped a deadly week of escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran - but are we closer to all-out war? The Crown Center's Gary Samore, an arms negotiator for four presidents, provides his perspective.
The neuroscience behind remembering the past and plotting the futureDec. 19, 2019A new study by psychologist Shantanu Jadhav and his lab shines new light on how rats make decisions based on recent memories.
Why isn't there more diversity in teaching? The teacher pipeline offers some insightDec. 19, 2019Brandeis professor Joshua Goodman found college educated people of color in Massachusetts are considering careers in public education at lower levels than their white peers.
Vets with brain injuries at higher risk of suicideDec. 17, 2019A new study shows that soldiers with traumatic brain injuries often endure unbearable emotional suffering when they return from Afghanistan and Iraq.
Christmas trees in Jewish homes: a brief historyDec. 16, 2019A look at the rise, fall and subsequent rise of Christmas trees in Jewish homes.
These Brandeis pollsters have new insights into the American electorateDec. 12, 2019A nationwide poll conducted by Brandeis politics students makes a number of surprising findings of American electorate
2019 protests in Iraq: a primerDec. 11, 2019Who are the protestors? What do they want? The Crown Center's David Siddhartha Patel explains.
Choreographing a cancer treatmentDec. 5, 2019Biochemist Dorothee Kern believes her new pharmaceutical company can translate what she knows about the movement of protein molecules into drugs that will save lives.
Piali Sengupta named AAAS FellowNov. 26, 2019The professor of biology received the prestigious honor for her work in the field of sensory neuroscience.
Does the brain trick you into thinking food tastes better on Thanksgiving? It’s complicated.Nov. 25, 2019Psychology and Neuroscience professor Don Katz gives us the inside skinny on taste and the Thanksgiving table.
Gabriel Fontes '19 has built lasting connections in CubaNov. 14, 2019Fontes spent his summer working with teens in Cuba as part of a collective that promotes Afro-Cuban history.
Eve Marder and Irv Epstein recall the collaborations that started it allNov. 11, 2019University Professors Eve Marder '69 and Irv Epstein spoke with BrandeisNOW about their early days collaborating at the Volen National Center for Complex Systems, and the impact it had on their illustrious research careers.
With Disney+ launch, expect the streaming wars to kick up a notchNov. 8, 2019There’s more to Disney+’s arrival than its content-rich digital library of shows and films. Business professor Aldo Musacchio discusses competitive strategy for streaming platforms.
The first American Jewish novel Nov. 8, 2019Historian Jonathan Sarna uncovered a long-forgotten book by the author Cora Wilburn that's the first work of literary fiction by an American Jew. Now Wilburn is finally getting the recognition she deserves.
John Paul Lederach honored with Gittler PrizeNov. 1, 2019The peacebuilder, conflict mediator and scholar visited campus for a three-day residency Oct. 29-31.
- Behavioral health expert Traci Green appointed new director of Opioid Policy Research CollaborativeOct. 31, 2019
What can polling tell us about impeachment? An identity politics expert has the answer.Oct. 28, 2019With the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump well underway, politics professor Amber Spry offers up her expertise in political attitudes and polling.
Developing a new model for mentoring in academic medicineOct. 24, 2019The National Initiative on Gender, Culture and Leadership in Medicine (C-Change) has been awarded a prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to study a mentoring program for mid-career medical school and teaching hospital faculty.
Heller School Dean David Weil testifies before congress on 'future of work' Oct. 24, 2019Weil testified in a joint subcommittee hearing Oct. 23 on what he calls "the fissured workplace."
The power of the arts to address conflictOct. 21, 2019Dancer, anthropologist and human rights practitioner Toni Shapiro-Phim has joined the faculty of the Creativity, Arts and Social Transformation program. In this Q&A, Shapiro-Phim discusses arts, culture and conflict transformation.
Could elderly care use more spirituality?Oct. 21, 2019A Brandeis study found that workshops for clinicians significantly improved their comfort and ability when it comes to identifying and helping to address spiritual needs in patients.
Morton L. Mandel, P’73, H’89, philanthropist who gave to causes worldwide, dies at 98Oct. 17, 2019Mandel said his goal was to "light as many candles as possible" to help the less fortunate.
49th Rosenstiel Award for Distinguished Work in Basic Medical Research awarded to Ardem Patapoutian and David JuliusOct. 15, 2019The scientists were recognized for transforming our understanding of touch, temperature and pain.
Meet the Author: Charlotte Nassim discusses her new book with scientist Eve MarderOct. 10, 2019Marder and Nassim talked about "Lessons from the Lobster: Eve Marder's Work in Neuroscience," Nassim's look at Marder's lab and her contributions to neuroscience.
What are intersectionality, privilege and positionality?Oct. 8, 2019Vice president for diversity Mark Brimhall-Vargas explains these controversial topics in under 5 minutes in our latest podcast.
New adventure: Beijing native Yinan Liang pursues psychology at BrandeisOct. 3, 2019Yinan Liang '20 has always been fascinated by what makes people tick. Now she studies psychology and works in the Gutchess lab.
- Discovered: The first literary American Jewish novelOct. 3, 2019
Historian Jonathan Sarna tracked down the long-forgotten book that inaugurates the American Jewish literary canon. Read an excerpt describing Yom Kippur in Germany.
Scientists who imaged a black hole receive the Breakthrough PrizeOct. 1, 2019- Professor Emerita Susan Lanser wins the Wayne C. Booth Lifetime Achievement AwardSept. 20, 2019
Professor Sandra Cha on the benefits of bringing your whole identity to workSept. 19, 2019In a co-written Op-Ed, organizational behavior professor Sandra Cha offers four ways individuals can make the most of their differences at work.
Introducing the Fall 2019 edition of Brandeis MagazineSept. 18, 2019Contents include features on university research, news about campus developments, updates from your fellow Brandeisians and more.
- Medical residents report widespread sexual harassment Sept. 17, 2019
A new study by physician Linda Pololi finds that female doctors in training still face significant obstacles to success in academic medicine.
This professor won $3,000 and used it to go see slothsSept. 16, 2019Mathematics professor John Wilmes won the Wellington Prize, a bequest from an anonymous donor that is to be used for anything under the sun – except academic research.
Don't steal these tapes: Interviews with Abbie Hoffman '59 donated to BrandeisSept. 10, 2019A collection of taped interviews with Hoffman now belong to the Robert D. Farber University Archives and Special Collections.
These Jewish schools are getting it rightSept. 3, 2019Researchers went in search of models of excellence in Jewish education. Here's what they found.
How to make Jewish education betterSept. 3, 2019Top scholars in the field of Jewish education offer research-based methods and techniques to improve instruction at Hebrew and Jewish day schools.
Combating climate change with the National Park ServiceAug. 29, 2019Isaiah Freedman '20 interned at the National Park Service this summer. His research will help preserve unique biodiversity as well as the shore of Peddocks Island in Boston harbor.
Brandeis welcomes new faculty to campusAug. 29, 2019More than 30 new full-time faculty members and postdoctoral fellows join the university community this fall.
How do we ask better questions? Ask Professor Dan PerlmanAug. 23, 2019Perlman, founding director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Brandeis, explains the Question Formulation Technique in this Q&A.
SciFest showcases success in the sciencesAug. 15, 2019This year's annual event featured prestigious alumni offering career tips and inspiration and students showcasing their research results.
Collaboration and engagement abound at Summer Social Sciences LabAug. 7, 2019
Video: What it's like to intern on a whale watch boatAug. 6, 2019As a marine mammal research and education intern at the New England Aquarium, going to work means going out to sea for Kate Laemmle '20.
Listen: Professor Chad Williams discusses Chicago's 'Red Summer' of 1919 on NPRAug. 1, 2019Upon returning from World War I, African-American veterans encountered a wave of hatred and violence. Professor Chad Williams discusses the "Red Summer" of 1919 in this interview with WNYC's "The Takeaway."
Learning to navigate the American healthcare system…In 10 weeksJuly 17, 2019“Health, Law, and Justice” is part of the Justice Brandeis Semester, an annual, 10-week intensive academic program during June, July and August that combines classes, site visits experiential learning for course credit.
Eastern Hemlock trees are all but gone. This farmer/professor is doing something about it—with his studentsJuly 16, 2019Associate professor of American environmental studies Brian Donahue and his students are working to keep Massachusetts forests from losing some species that forests farther south have already lost.
Where you can find Brandeis creative arts faculty this summerJuly 10, 2019This summer, Brandeis arts faculty have a full slate of exhibitions, performances and more. Here’s a look at what some of the faculty are up to.
- The fate of the universe rests on the Hubble constant, so why can't we figure out its value?July 8, 2019
In this episode of our podcast, assistant professor of physics Marcelle Soares-Santos explains why the constant is so difficult to calculate and how her new approach might finally get it right.
High schoolers converge at Brandeis for first-of-its-kind LGBTQIA+ academic programJuly 3, 2019Queer Academics and Activism (QAA), a first-in-the-nation precollege program about the LGBTQIA+ experience in America, brought 24 students to Brandeis from around the country.
Brandeis places 5th in Nature's global rankingsJune 20, 2019In its annual index, the journal said the university's scientists publish in prestigious publications at a far higher rate than those at other schools.
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."
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