Tag: University of Illinois
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Xiaojia Shelly Zhang, University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering – Bio-Inspired 3D Printed Materials to Support Bone Healing
On University of Illinois’s Grainger College of Engineering Week: Our bodies are unique, so how do we engineer implants that work for each person? Xiaojia Shelly Zhang, David C. Crawford faculty scholar and associate professor of civil and environmental engineering and mechanical science and engineering, explores how 3D printing can help. Dr. Xiaojia Shelly Zhang…
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Amy Wagoner Johnson, University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering – Engineering Tools to Understand Pregnancy and Fertility
On University of Illinois’s Grainger College of Engineering Week: There’s more to learn about pregnancy and fertility. Amy Wagoner Johnson, Andersen Faculty Scholar, Chan Zuckerberg BioHub Chicago Investigator and professor of mechanical science and engineering, takes an engineering perspective on one issue. Amy Wagoner Johnson is an Andersen Faculty Scholar and Professor in Mechanical Science…
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Cecilia Leal, University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering – How Fat Cells Get Smarter
On University of Illinois’s Grainger College of Engineering Week: To understand obesity, we need to look into our cells. Cecilia Leal, professor of materials science and engineering, explores. Cecilia Leal has been a professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois’ Grainger College of Engineering since 2012. Her lab investigates lipids, soft,…
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Caroline Cao, University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering – Medical Training Using Simulation in Extended Reality
On University of Illinois’s Grainger College of Engineering Week: Extended reality technology may help medical and law enforcement professionals develop empathy during training. Caroline Cao, professor and director of applied health technology initiatives and director of engineering innovation and medical simulation in the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, examines the importance. Caroline G. L. Cao…
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Elahe Soltanaghai, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign – Sensing Beneath the Forest Canopy: A New Tool for Wildfire Prevention
We need new tools for wildfire prevention going forward. Elahe Soltanaghai, assistant professor of computer science and electrical and computer engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, aims to deliver one. Elahe Soltanaghai is an assistant professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research spans the areas of wireless networking and sensing with applications…
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Kathryn Anthony, University of Illinois – Potty Parity
One way to see gender discrimination in action is to look at the lines in public restrooms. Kathryn Anthony, professor in the school of architecture at the University of Illinois, explores what can be done about it. Professor Anthony teaches, conducts research, and writes about how spaces and places affect people. Her expertise focuses on…
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Academic Minute Best-Of for 2016!
Enjoy some of our best segments from September 2015 – August 2016 right here! Florin Dolcos of the University of Illinois had a very popular segment last January on anxiety disorders and optimism. Anxiety Disorders and Optimism Prof. Florin Dolcos is a Faculty Member in the Department of Psychology, a member of the Beckman Institute’s…
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Florin Dolcos, University of Illinois – Anxiety Disorders and Optimism
Our country’s annual medical bill for treating anxiety is huge. Florin Dolcos, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Illinois, delves into a new discovery that may trigger a new treatment for the millions of American suffering from this affliction. Prof. Florin Dolcos is a Faculty Member in the Department of Psychology, a member…