Professor Ken Paller, of the Department of Psychology, found in a new study that learning a novel physical action can be enhanced during sleep.
These findings suggest that the rehabilitation of stroke survivors and people with neurological disorders can …
Weinberg College welcomes Assistant Professor Adam Miller to the Department of Physics and Astronomy!
Miller recently offered insight into his background, recent work, and past accomplishments. He is a fellow for the Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics …
Sylvia Perry, of the Department of Psychology, studies the formation of racial attitudes and practices designed to reduce prejudice. Through her work, she aims to help foster classroom environments, and a society-at-large, where everyone can achieve and thrive.
As …
Assistant Professor Wen-fai Fong, of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, has received the prestigious 2021 Packard Fellowship in Science and Engineering from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.
The foundation named Fong and 19 others as the nation’s …
Even before COVID, childcare was a challenge, but the pandemic’s swift economic plunge has only made it worse.
However, two Weinberg College faculty members are working to improve childcare, narrow childhood disparities, and improve the overall wellbeing of America’s children, …
As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, President Biden has taken a harder stance against those unwilling to vaccinate by issuing vaccine mandates.
Professor James Druckman, of the Department of Political Science, found that most Americans continue to support his …
Weinberg College welcomes Eli Kean, Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Gender & Sexuality Studies Program and Academic Adviser!
Kean recently shared what inspired them and what they feel is most fulfilling about teaching. Kean’s primary goal as an …
Weinberg College welcomes College Fellow Ahmad Greene-Hayes to the Department of African American Studies and the Department of Religious Studies!
Greene-Hayes describes the new book that he is currently working on and shares who played a role in inspiring …
As the world comes together to combat climate change, information about global access to water has become increasingly important.
Professor Sera Young, of the Department of Anthropology, created a 12-item Individual Water Insecurity Experience Scale (IWISE) that measures how …
In a press conference on Oct. 1, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin announced new grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to Northwestern University and the University of Chicago for gun violence prevention research. The event was held at the …