Category: Science and Technology
Brandeis alum nets major award for podcast on human rights and the sciencesJuly 24, 2017Vivek Vimal PhD '17 was honored by the Association for the Advancement of Science for exploring whether everyone deserves access to information. And he plays his own piano compositions!
Scientific minds over matterJuly 10, 2017Brandeis is part of a long-term effort to develop revolutionary new types of machines and materials. The research could potentially lead to incredible applications like self-healing artificial organs and cancer-killing nanobots.
Looking at the role of the protein TDP-43 in ALSJune 1, 2017A postdoctoral fellow will examine the protein's effects in human cells.
Brandeis neuroscientist Eve Marder '69 receives honorary degree from Tel Aviv UniversityMay 30, 2017
Computer scientist Leslie Lamport to grads: If you can’t write, it won’t computeMay 21, 2017Renowned computer scientist Leslie Lamport, MA’63, PhD’76, delivered the address at the Brandeis School of Science diploma ceremony on Sunday, reminding graduates of the importance of “great writing” and urging them to search for new ways to convey ideas.
Irene Wong ’17: in science and NatureMay 11, 2017Irene Wong ’17 went to work in biologist Suzanne Paradis’ lab in her sophomore year. Now she's publishing in scientific journals and is headed for a Harvard PhD program.
Vineet Vishwanath ’18: Brandeis doesn’t mold you. It gives you the materials to mold yourself.May 1, 2017Brandeis forced Vineet Vishwanath '18 to get out of his comfort zone, which he says has played a huge role in opening his mind to new ideas and adventures.
At Brandeis, Judges swimmer Edan Zitelny ’17 discovered family, athletic triumph and new perspectivesApril 25, 2017Edan Zitelny '17 has made waves in and out of the swimming pool. A standout on the Judges swimming and diving team, he will graduate Brandeis in May and head off to medical school.
New insights into DNA repairApril 18, 2017The lab of biologist James Haber advances our understanding of these processes in a paper in the journal Nature.
Inventing a new kind of matterApril 3, 2017Researchers recreate the system that causes cells to change shape. The result: a liquid that can move by itself.
MIT researcher Susan Lundquist honored at Rosenstiel award ceremonyMarch 28, 2017The world-renowned biologist, who died last year, was remembered as a great colleague, mentor and friend.
Not a pretty picture: the climate-change threat faced by a small island nationMarch 23, 2017The Tuvalu ambassador is at Brandeis to speak about climate change, which will all but eradicate his tiny island nation in the heart of the Pacific Ocean.
Behold: The drip-free wine bottle!March 22, 2017Anyone who has ever poured wine knows about the drips that fall off the side of the bottle. At long last, a Brandeis physicist has figured out a fix.
Beers ’17 uncovered a passion for health policy at BrandeisMarch 20, 2017Mitchell Beers '17 felt right at home at Brandeis from the moment he first set foot on campus. Now a senior, Beers is looking to turn his academic pursuit of health policy into a lifelong career.
Brandeis scientists named Simons fellowsMarch 16, 2017The award will further their cutting-edge research.
Playing with DNA blocksMarch 9, 2017Brandeis works with teachers to make science education more hands-on and enjoyable for kids.
Spotlight on Science: Alex Mitchell '17March 8, 2017The senior studies networks of neurons in the hope of one day creating a new type of robot.
Brandeis scientists net major honorsFeb. 27, 2017Leslie Griffith and Amy S. Lee win prestigious honors.
Brandeis University remembers Mildred Dresselhaus, H'16Feb. 24, 2017Dresselhaus H'16, a world renowned physicist and scholar, received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Brandeis during the 65th Commencement Exercises in 2016.
Yujie Jiang '17 is in perfect chemistry with BrandeisFeb. 10, 2017Yujie Jiang '17 traveled halfway around the world from China to become part of the Brandeis community and has greatly enjoyed her time on campus since her arrival—from working in the chemistry laboratories to making lifelong friends and mentors.
- Breaking down the mysteries of DNA repair Feb. 3, 2017
Biologist James Haber's latest findings offer new insights into what goes wrong in cancerous cells.
Sustainability fund opens door to more green innovation at BrandeisJan. 30, 2017The Brandeis Sustainability Fund has enabled countless undergraduates to combine their creativity with their vision for a cleaner and more sustainable world.
Enzyme EvolutionJan. 24, 2017By creating a model of a 3-billion-year-old enzyme in her lab, biochemist Dorothee Kern unraveled a mystery about how life began on the planet.
Brandeis Magazine winter issue on campus and onlineJan. 24, 2017Be sure to pick up the latest edition of Brandeis Magazine for the inside scoop on President Ron Liebowitz's inauguration, as well as additional features and campus news.
Video: Printing molecules in 3-D at the Brandeis MakerLabJan. 20, 2017Three-dimensional molecular models printed at Brandeis are helping to uncover secrets of an unseen world.
Through the looking glass with biologist Avital RodalJan. 18, 2017A state-of-the-art microscope nicknamed the Jabberwocky helps her unlock clues to the causes of ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Meet our next Science Hall of Fame Member: Natsuko Nina Yamagata '17Jan. 18, 2017Yamagata, a chemistry major in Bing Xu's lab, is looking for new ways to kill cancer cells.
46th Rosenstiel Award to Susan Lindquist will celebrate her remarkable scientific legacyNov. 29, 2016The late MIT biologist is being honored for research on the consequences of protein misfolding in cancer, neurodegeneration and infectious disease.
New Science Hall of Fame inductee: Richard Haburcak '18Nov. 29, 2016Only a junior, he has been a coauthor on six published papers, including one in which he's the first author. His success is the result of Brandeis' commitment to letting undergraduates participate in cutting-edge scientific research.
Brandeis innovators seek to make an impactNov. 28, 2016The second annual Innovation Showcase captured the deep entrepreneurial spirit on campus across a variety of disciplines.
Brandeis computer scientist wins major Mellon Foundation grant Nov. 8, 2016The money will enable James Pustejovsky and colleagues to build a computer system capable of analyzing reams of documents and recordings.
The latest Science Hall of Fame inductee: Amanda Shilton '18Nov. 2, 2016The junior neuroscience major recently published a paper on Lou Gehrig's disease.
How will climate change impact New England’s food security?Oct. 6, 2016Brandeis professor Brian Donahue believes that finding sustainable ways to produce more local food needs to be a priority for New England
Yoshinori Ohsumi, current Rosenstiel Award winner, nets Nobel PrizeOct. 4, 2016The Japanese biologist won for his pioneering research into "self-eating" cells. He received the Rosenstiel from Brandeis in a ceremony earlier this year.
Gabbay Award goes to pioneer in protein folding researchSept. 29, 2016Scripps Research Institute professor Jeffery W. Kelly accepted the award at a ceremony on campus. His work has deepened our understanding of a variety of human diseases.
Yes, the rumors are true! Brandeis really has a space chairSept. 26, 2016In the basement of the Rabb Graduate Center, there's a hulking, rotating chair being used to test how humans react to changes in motion and orientation. Fighter pilots and astronauts are very interested in the results.
All about the Impossible BurgerSept. 12, 2016A Stanford professor comes to Brandeis to talk about how he created a vegetarian burger as good as the real thing. The secret of his success — basic science.
Neuroscientist Eve Marder '69 receives prestigious Kavli PrizeSept. 11, 2016Along with eight other pioneering scientists, Marder accepted her award in a ceremony in Norway. She was honored for her work in the field of neuroplasticity.
Biologist James Morris: How to make your intro to biology class funSept. 9, 2016The author of a major college textbook and an award-winning teacher, Morris explains how he keeps undergraduates motivated and engaged.
- Jané Kondev: Unifying biology and physicsSept. 6, 2016
At Brandeis, Kondev feels like 'a kid in a candy shop.' He gets to pick and choose from among the most interesting topics in science to break down the walls between disciplines and push the boundaries of knowledge.
Who knew this Brandeis scientist was a champion basketball player? Aug. 31, 2016Biochemist Dorothee Kern plays a mean game of hoops. Watch her jump, shoot and assist against a bunch of guys half her age.
Lurie Institute for Disability Policy spotlights healthcare inequities for women with intellectual disabilitiesAug. 30, 2016Research by Heller School faculty and students shows that a large percentage of women with disabilities are not getting the cancer screenings they need.
Brandeis research group makes progress in the fight against ALSAug. 29, 2016A Brandeis researcher found and fixed an abnormality in flies' nervous system, restoring their ability to crawl. Understanding what goes wrong inside nerve cells could have implications for human disease.
The wheels are turning – electrically – for Michael Burtov '02Aug. 29, 2016The Brandeis alumnus is the founder of GeoOrbital, a start-up that’s getting ready to distribute its first batch of electric bicycle wheels.
SciFest VI: A celebration of undergraduate summer research Aug. 16, 2016Others may head to the beach or go on vacation, but these students spent July in a lab, doing cutting-edge science. Find out what some of them discovered!
- Barbecue for 700: just one bag of trashAug. 11, 2016
Students cook up a mobile app to help you connect to your inner chefAug. 8, 2016Justice Brandeis Semester students created "Chef's Assistant" a mobile application that offers a database of 330,000 recipes with voice-activated instructions on how to cook them.
- Visit Story Archive »
