Newswise News from University of Chicago billing Latest news from University of Chicago on Newswise en-us Copyright 2025 Newswise Newswise News from University of Chicago 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif Marine Biological Laboratory Welcomes Sharon Stanczak as Chief Advancement Officer /articles/marine-biological-laboratory-welcomes-sharon-stanczak-as-chief-advancement-officer/?sc=rsin /articles/marine-biological-laboratory-welcomes-sharon-stanczak-as-chief-advancement-officer/?sc=rsin Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:00:38 EST The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) announces the appointment of Sharon Stanczak, CFRE, as its new Chief Advancement Officer, marking a significant step forward in MBL's commitment to advancing its mission of exploring fundamental biology to improve the human condition. Stanczak, who starts Feb. 1, will spearhead a comprehensive philanthropic strategy to elevate MBL's fundraising initiatives, strengthen institutional partnerships, and ensure the laboratory's long-term financial sustainability. University of Chicago UChicago President Paul Alivisatos Honored with Enrico Fermi Presidential Award /articles/uchicago-president-paul-alivisatos-honored-with-enrico-fermi-presidential-award/?sc=rsin /articles/uchicago-president-paul-alivisatos-honored-with-enrico-fermi-presidential-award/?sc=rsin Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:35:14 EST University of Chicago President Paul Alivisatos has been named one of this year's winners of the Enrico Fermi Presidential Award--one of the most prestigious science and technology honors bestowed by the U.S. government--the White House announced Dec. 19. University of Chicago Data Science 4 Everyone Releases Groundbreaking Report: "State of The Field: Data Science and Data Literacy Education in US K-12" /articles/data-science-4-everyone-releases-groundbreaking-report-state-of-the-field-data-science-and-data-literacy-education-in-us-k-12/?sc=rsin /articles/data-science-4-everyone-releases-groundbreaking-report-state-of-the-field-data-science-and-data-literacy-education-in-us-k-12/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:45:42 EST Data Science 4 Everyone (DS4E) is announcing the release of a groundbreaking, comprehensive report that illustrates the critical gap between the skills students are currently learning and those required in today's data-driven world. In "State of The Field: Data Science and Data Literacy Education in US K-12," DS4E highlights the urgent need for data literacy education in the United States' K-12 education system. University of Chicago What Will Decide the 2024 Election? UChicago Experts Available to Discuss Candidates' Economic Proposals, the Threat of Misinformation, Impact of Israel/Gaza Conflict, and More /articles/what-will-decide-the-2024-election-uchicago-experts-available-to-discuss-candidates-economic-proposals-the-threat-of-misinformation-impact-of-israelgaza-conflict-and-more/?sc=rsin /articles/what-will-decide-the-2024-election-uchicago-experts-available-to-discuss-candidates-economic-proposals-the-threat-of-misinformation-impact-of-israelgaza-conflict-and-more/?sc=rsin Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:30:29 EST University of Chicago UChicago Launches Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth /articles/uchicago-launches-institute-for-climate-and-sustainable-growth/?sc=rsin /articles/uchicago-launches-institute-for-climate-and-sustainable-growth/?sc=rsin Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:15:19 EST Today the University of Chicago is launching a new institute that is distinct in embracing the need for both climate action and sustainable growth. The new Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth is built on the understanding that progress on climate change will require a comprehensive strategy - continuing to fuel economic growth during the energy transition, pursuing new energy technologies to power this transition, and evaluating ways to address the greenhouse gases that are already in the atmosphere. University of Chicago James A. Robinson Shares 2024 Nobel Prize for Research on Global Inequality /articles/james-a-robinson-shares-2024-nobel-prize-for-research-on-global-inequality/?sc=rsin /articles/james-a-robinson-shares-2024-nobel-prize-for-research-on-global-inequality/?sc=rsin Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:25:01 EST Prof. James A. Robinson of the University of Chicago has been awarded the 2024 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. University of Chicago UChicago Receives $100 Million Gift to Advance Commitment to Free Expression /articles/uchicago-receives-100-million-gift-to-advance-commitment-to-free-expression/?sc=rsin /articles/uchicago-receives-100-million-gift-to-advance-commitment-to-free-expression/?sc=rsin Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:05:11 EST In recognition of its historic commitment to free inquiry and expression, the University of Chicago has received a $100 million gift from an anonymous donor to support UChicago's leadership on the principles and practice of free expression, and to advance the work of the University of Chicago Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression--both on campus and in society beyond academia. University of Chicago Data Science Coalition Invites Teachers and Parents To Have a Say in the Future of Data Science Learning /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 UChicago Expert Available: SpaceX Launches Polaris Dawn Commercial Spaceflight Mission /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 All Eyes on Chicago as Democratic National Convention Nears - University of Chicago experts available /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 UChicago Experts Available: Combatting Summer Learning Loss, Protecting Students' Personal Data, and Positioning Kids for Long-Term Success /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 Duality Quantum Accelerator Welcomes 5 Startups into Fourth Cohort /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 Biden's Withdrawal Scrambles the Race - and Makes History /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 Transform Accelerator Announces Data Science and AI Startups Selected for Cohort 3 /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 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 /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 Can Trump Legally Be President? /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 University of Chicago's Polsky Center Launches New Cleantech Accelerator, Resurgence /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 Transform Accelerator Announces Data Science and AI Startups Selected for Cohort 2 /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 UChicago's Transform Accelerator for Data Science & Emerging AI Startups Announces Inaugural Cohort /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 UChicago's Polsky Exchange Expands Its Commitment to South Side Economic Growth with the Launch of a New Illinois Small Business Development Center /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. 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