billing Latest news from University of Chicago on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/data-science-coalition-invites-teachers-and-parents-to-have-a-say-in-the-future-of-data-science-learning/?sc=rsin /articles/data-science-coalition-invites-teachers-and-parents-to-have-a-say-in-the-future-of-data-science-learning/?sc=rsin Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:00:00 EST Data Science Coalition Invites Teachers and Parents To Have a Say in the Future of Data Science Learning University of Chicago /articles/spacex-launches-polaris-dawn-commercial-spaceflight-mission-uchicago-expert-available/?sc=rsin /articles/spacex-launches-polaris-dawn-commercial-spaceflight-mission-uchicago-expert-available/?sc=rsin Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:05:46 EST University of Chicago /articles/all-eyes-on-chicago-as-democratic-national-convention-nears-university-of-chicago-experts-available/?sc=rsin /articles/all-eyes-on-chicago-as-democratic-national-convention-nears-university-of-chicago-experts-available/?sc=rsin Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:05:44 EST University of Chicago /articles/the-monday-outlook-back-to-school-and-the-summer-slide/?sc=rsin /articles/the-monday-outlook-back-to-school-and-the-summer-slide/?sc=rsin Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:05:30 EST University of Chicago /articles/duality-quantum-accelerator-welcomes-5-startups-into-fourth-cohort/?sc=rsin /articles/duality-quantum-accelerator-welcomes-5-startups-into-fourth-cohort/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:05:38 EST The Chicago-based Duality quantum accelerator has accepted its fourth cohort of startups into its program as the quantum revolution arrives in Illinois. University of Chicago /articles/biden-s-withdrawal-scrambles-the-race-and-makes-history/?sc=rsin /articles/biden-s-withdrawal-scrambles-the-race-and-makes-history/?sc=rsin Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:05:06 EST University of Chicago /articles/transform-accelerator-announces-data-science-and-ai-startups-selected-for-cohort-3/?sc=rsin /articles/transform-accelerator-announces-data-science-and-ai-startups-selected-for-cohort-3/?sc=rsin Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:05:49 EST Transform Accelerator Announces Data Science and AI Startups Selected for Cohort 3 University of Chicago /articles/vp-kamala-harris-recognizes-end-of-community-violence-awareness-week-and-acknowledges-the-historic-graduation-of-pioneering-cvi-leadership-academy-s-inaugural-cohort-at-white-house-ceremony/?sc=rsin /articles/vp-kamala-harris-recognizes-end-of-community-violence-awareness-week-and-acknowledges-the-historic-graduation-of-pioneering-cvi-leadership-academy-s-inaugural-cohort-at-white-house-ceremony/?sc=rsin Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:05:27 EST Vice President Kamala Harris spoke Friday at a White House ceremony recognizing the inaugural graduating class of the University of Chicago's pioneering Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy University of Chicago /articles/can-trump-legally-be-president/?sc=rsin /articles/can-trump-legally-be-president/?sc=rsin Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:00:47 EST The latest episode of the University of Chicago podcast Big Brains features leading legal scholar William Baude discussing his argument that former President Trump is barred from holding office under Section 3 of the 14th amendment. University of Chicago /articles/university-of-chicago-s-polsky-center-launches-new-cleantech-accelerator-resurgence/?sc=rsin /articles/university-of-chicago-s-polsky-center-launches-new-cleantech-accelerator-resurgence/?sc=rsin Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:20:36 EST The University of Chicago's Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in partnership with the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) are pleased to announce the launch of Resurgence, a new cleantech accelerator powered by Deep Tech Ventures. University of Chicago /articles/transform-accelerator-announces-data-science-and-ai-startups-selected-for-cohort-2/?sc=rsin /articles/transform-accelerator-announces-data-science-and-ai-startups-selected-for-cohort-2/?sc=rsin Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:00:24 EST Transform accelerator announces second cohort of startups. University of Chicago /articles/uchicago-s-transform-accelerator-for-data-science-emerging-ai-startups-announces-inaugural-cohort/?sc=rsin /articles/uchicago-s-transform-accelerator-for-data-science-emerging-ai-startups-announces-inaugural-cohort/?sc=rsin Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:00:29 EST Housed within the new Deep Tech Ventures initiative at the Polsky Center, Transform will provide full-spectrum support, including access to business and technical training, industry mentorship, venture capital connections, and funding opportunities, to early-stage companies utilizing advances in data science and AI. University of Chicago /articles/uchicago-s-polsky-exchange-expands-its-commitment-to-south-side-economic-growth-with-the-launch-of-a-new-illinois-small-business-development-center/?sc=rsin /articles/uchicago-s-polsky-exchange-expands-its-commitment-to-south-side-economic-growth-with-the-launch-of-a-new-illinois-small-business-development-center/?sc=rsin Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:50:22 EST The Polsky Exchange at the University of Chicago will soon launch a new Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to spur and support economic growth on Chicago's South Side. It will be the first business development center specifically dedicated to supporting South Side professional services and technology business owners, such as accountants, digital marketers, web developers, content creators, and more--a gap identified by the Polsky Exchange. University of Chicago /articles/new-report-exposes-steep-declines-in-data-science-skills-among-fourth-and-eighth-graders-nationwide/?sc=rsin /articles/new-report-exposes-steep-declines-in-data-science-skills-among-fourth-and-eighth-graders-nationwide/?sc=rsin Tue, 14 Feb 2023 09:00:16 EST A new report from the Data Science 4 Everyone coalition reveals that data literacy skills among fourth and eighth-grade students have declined significantly over the last decade even as these skills have become increasingly essential in our modern, data-driven society. University of Chicago /articles/uchicago-launches-transform-accelerator-for-data-science-emerging-ai-startups/?sc=rsin /articles/uchicago-launches-transform-accelerator-for-data-science-emerging-ai-startups/?sc=rsin Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:00:04 EST The University of Chicago's Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Data Science Institute today announced the launch of Transform, a new accelerator for startup companies focused on the breakthrough technologies of data science and artificial intelligence. University of Chicago /articles/duality-quantum-accelerator-opens-applications-for-third-cohort-of-startups/?sc=rsin /articles/duality-quantum-accelerator-opens-applications-for-third-cohort-of-startups/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:55:49 EST Startup companies looking to break into the competitive quantum economy can now apply to be part of the third cohort of the Duality accelerator program, the first accelerator in the nation created for quantum startups. Applications will remain open through March 31, with programming beginning this summer. University of Chicago /articles/university-of-chicago-launches-polsky-deep-tech-ventures-to-accelerate-the-commercialization-of-innovations-in-quantum-data-science-clean-tech-and-life-sciences/?sc=rsin /articles/university-of-chicago-launches-polsky-deep-tech-ventures-to-accelerate-the-commercialization-of-innovations-in-quantum-data-science-clean-tech-and-life-sciences/?sc=rsin Thu, 05 Jan 2023 18:10:57 EST The University of Chicago today unveiled Polsky Deep Tech Ventures, a new initiative offering a suite of sector-specific accelerators, entrepreneurial training, and funding dedicated to supporting startups that bring world-changing science and technology to market. University of Chicago /articles/electrons-zip-along-quantum-highways-in-new-material/?sc=rsin /articles/electrons-zip-along-quantum-highways-in-new-material/?sc=rsin Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:15:24 EST Researchers at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) have discovered a new material, MnBi6Te10, which can be used to create quantum highways along which electrons can move. These electron thoroughfares are potentially useful in connecting the internal components of powerful, energy-efficient quantum computers. University of Chicago /articles/2022-chicago-quantum-summit-to-gather-quantum-leaders-defining-the-emerging-field-on-nov-14-15/?sc=rsin /articles/2022-chicago-quantum-summit-to-gather-quantum-leaders-defining-the-emerging-field-on-nov-14-15/?sc=rsin Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:25:58 EST Experts in quantum information science and engineering will come together on November 14-15 in Chicago to share their insights and experiences from the forefront of this growing field. The fifth annual Chicago Quantum Summit, hosted by the Chicago Quantum Exchange, will convene academic, government, and industry leaders in quantum information science and engineering. University of Chicago /articles/chicago-high-schoolers-become-first-members-of-the-u-s-public-to-use-ultra-secure-quantum-technology-in-mock-voting-event/?sc=rsin /articles/chicago-high-schoolers-become-first-members-of-the-u-s-public-to-use-ultra-secure-quantum-technology-in-mock-voting-event/?sc=rsin Wed, 19 Oct 2022 13:05:15 EST In a demonstration yesterday, more than 50 students from Kenwood Academy High School on Chicago's South Side became the first members of the U.S. public to utilize new quantum technology to successfully conduct an important first step towards an ultra-secure vote on a modern hot topic: should social media companies be allowed to censor information/misinformation? The first-of-its-kind event demonstrated foundational technology that could change the future of communications, with impacts on national security, banking, and privacy, while encouraging Chicago's youth to learn more about quantum information science. University of Chicago