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New federal awards highlight Brown’s quantum expertise across academic departments

November 6, 2019

Leveraging expertise across engineering, chemistry and more, Brown physicists are leading four new federally funded research projects in quantum science.

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Science and Technology

$2 million grant will support development of ‘magnetic camera’

November 6, 2019

Researchers at Brown will build quantum mechanical magnetic camera to image magnetic fields, which could help in better understanding and manipulating quantum materials.

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Arts and Humanities

Faculty artist brings bold, bright colors to the Bell Gallery

November 6, 2019

“Luscious: Paintings and Drawings by Wendy Edwards,” an exhibition of selected works by the Brown professor of visual art, offers an artistic chronicle of 40 years of travel, life changes and perspective shifts.

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Environment

Study of African animals illuminates links between environment, diet and gut microbiome

November 4, 2019

New research analyzing the diets and microbiomes of 33 large-herbivore species in Kenya yields surprising findings about the interplay between animal evolution, behavior and the gut microbiome.

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Science and Technology

Scientists reveal the physics of Jackson Pollock’s painting technique

October 30, 2019

A study finds that Pollock’s “drip” technique was geared to avoid a classic fluid mechanical instability, whether he was aware of it or not.

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Health and Medicine

In confronting opioid crisis, researchers to test neighborhood-based interventions, fentanyl test strips

October 29, 2019

Nearly $6.8 million in new federal grants will enable researchers to collaborate with agencies across the state, including the Rhode Island Department of Health, to investigate innovative ways to tackle the opioid crisis.

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News and Events

Brown celebrates Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship’s dedicated new home

October 28, 2019

Celebration recognizes the impact already being made in the collaborative, configurable space home to the Nelson Center, recently recognized as one of the globe’s outstanding emerging entrepreneurship centers.

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University Initiatives

Brown publishes gift acceptance policy reflecting updates approved by Corporation

October 27, 2019

Updated policy further defines the principles by which gifts are accepted that advance Brown’s mission.

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Arts and Humanities

Brown archaeologists, students dig up new insights in Central Greece

October 23, 2019

Recent discoveries by Brown faculty and students at the ancient Koutroulou Magoula settlement have prompted scholars to reconsider their assumptions about the Middle Neolithic period.

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News and Events

Open Curriculum celebration infuses Family and Alumni Fall Weekend

October 19, 2019

As Brown’s distinctive, student-driven approach to teaching and learning marks its 50th anniversary, weekend events honored the pioneers who paved its way and enabled students and families to hear from alumni about its impact on lives and careers.

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Science and Technology

New augmented reality system lets smartphone users get hands-on with virtual objects

October 16, 2019

Developed at Brown University, a new augmented reality system places virtual objects within real-world backgrounds on cell phone screens and lets people interact with those object by hand as if they were really there.

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Science and Technology

Galapagos sea life study highlights importance of biodiversity in the face of climate change

October 16, 2019

Study of wave turbulence suggests that highly mobile species and more diverse ecological communities may be more resilient to the effects of changing environmental conditions.

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News and Events

Brown releases survey data on campus-based sexual assault, misconduct

October 15, 2019

Students report increased trust in the University and knowledge of resources related to sexual and gender-based misconduct, but the prevalence of incidents reported makes clear that sexual assault remains a significant issue at Brown and on campuses nationwide.

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News and Events

South Street Landing wins top National Preservation Award

October 11, 2019

After sitting abandoned for more than two decades, the building’s redevelopment spurred revitalization efforts throughout Providence’s Jewelry District.

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Science and Technology

Study suggests ice on lunar south pole may have more than one source

October 10, 2019

New research sheds light on the ages of ice deposits reported in the area of the Moon’s south pole — information that could help identify the sources of the deposits and help in planning future human exploration.

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News and Events

POSTPONED: Astronaut alumna to chat with Brown students from space

October 10, 2019

Jessica Meir will answer questions from Brown students and community members during a live video downlink from the International Space Station.

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Social Sciences

At Brown, evolution and expansion for Native American and indigenous studies

October 10, 2019

Building on a decades-long legacy of research, teaching and community partnerships, scholars at Brown are taking steps toward an undergraduate concentration in Native American and indigenous studies.

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University Initiatives

New podcast spotlights faculty research at Brown

October 9, 2019

“Faculty in Focus,” hosted by University Provost Richard Locke, features interviews with faculty members about their research and its impact on society.

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Science and Technology

New production technique for high-performance polymer could make for better body armor

October 9, 2019

Using a new composite nanoparticle catalyst, Brown University researchers have shown they can make degradation-resistant PBO, a polymer used to make body armor and other high-performance fabrics.

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Health and Medicine

Research on firearm injuries to U.S. children gets 30 times less funding per death than other causes

October 8, 2019

New study spotlights mismatch between number of deaths in children age 1 to 18 and research to understand, prevent and treat the reasons for those deaths.

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Science and Technology

Study of past California wildfire activity suggests climate change will worsen future fires

October 8, 2019

A new study finds that climate has been the dominant controller of wildfire activity in the Sierra Nevada region over the past 1,400 years, suggesting that future climate change is poised to make fires worse.

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Arts and Humanities

With new Mellon Foundation grant, Brown to advance its foray into digital scholarship

October 7, 2019

The Foundation’s award will enable the University to bring new life to research topics in the humanities, expanding Brown’s portfolio of original scholarship presented in enhanced forms.

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News and Events

Brown urges Supreme Court to uphold DACA to benefit students, universities, nation

October 4, 2019

With references to Brown’s earlier advocacy on DACA, amicus brief argues that rescinding the program would deprive the nation of the contributions of DACA students, some of the most gifted and motivated young people in the world.

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News and Events

Topping-off ceremony celebrates future home of Center for Lacrosse and Soccer

October 3, 2019

The three-story, 22,500-square-foot facility will build on the teams’ success and reflects Brown’s commitment to enhancing the student-athlete experience.

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Health and Medicine

Researchers to develop ‘intelligent spinal interface’ with $6.3 million in DARPA funding

October 3, 2019

Brown University researchers, surgeons from Rhode Island Hospital and private partners will develop and test a device aimed at bridging the gap in neural circuitry created by spinal cord injury, in the hope of restoring muscle control and sensation.

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University Initiatives

Brown eliminates GRE test requirement for 24 doctoral programs

October 3, 2019

In enabling Ph.D. program leaders to drop the requirement to submit test scores, the Graduate School looks to attract talented, high-achieving students from an increasingly diverse pool of candidates.

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Arts and Humanities

Fall arts events at Brown bring a diversity of voices to College Hill

September 30, 2019

Concerts, talks, exhibitions and symposia will demonstrate and celebrate the diversity at Brown and in Providence.

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Science and Technology

In ‘Proving Einstein Right,’ Brown physicist recounts perilous expeditions by early eclipse chasers

September 27, 2019

The new book by Brown physicist S. James Gates Jr. and Cathie Pelletier tells the stories of astronomers who worked for a decade to get images of a solar eclipse, which ultimately showed Einstein’s theory of relativity was correct.

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News and Events

With 12.4% return, Brown endowment grows to record $4.2 billion

September 27, 2019

The endowment’s strong performance was broad-based across the portfolio and bolstered by protecting capital during stock market declines.

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Science and Technology

Picture this: ICERM program explores the imagery of mathematics

September 26, 2019

“Illustrating Mathematics,” a program happening throughout the semester at Brown’s national mathematics institute, aims to aid research and public engagement with math through visual representation.

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Science and Technology

Brown astronaut alumna ready for liftoff

September 24, 2019

A Soyuz rocket is scheduled to liftoff tomorrow morning will carry astronaut and Brown alumna Jessica Meir to the International Space Station.

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Science and Technology

NSF-funded Brown, Dartmouth researchers to explore materials, matter states for quantum technologies

September 24, 2019

A $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation will support research aimed at developing a fundamental understanding of quantum systems to enable new quantum technologies.

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News and Events

NYTimes publisher: ‘Follow the truth wherever it leads’

September 23, 2019

In the face of mounting pressure from political leaders, journalists and the public must stay committed to pursuing the truth, urged New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger in a presentation at Brown.

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Health and Medicine

For young athletes, sport specialization means increased risk of injury

September 23, 2019

Specialization in a chosen sport is associated with a higher volume of activity — and it could increase young athletes’ risk of sustaining both traumatic- and overuse-based injuries, new study says.

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Social Sciences

From scholars at the Watson Institute and beyond, podcasts for the people

September 19, 2019

Increasingly, scholars at Brown are turning to podcasts to shed light on a broad spectrum of the groundbreaking research and original ideas emanating from College Hill.

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Health and Medicine

Student works at the Carney Institute explore brain science through visual art

September 18, 2019

One semester after moving into its new space on campus, the Carney Institute for Brain Science installed three brain-inspired works of art by Brown students — in this Q&A, each student shares the inspiration behind their art.

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Arts and Humanities

Library welcomes science fiction and fantasy collection from Grammy winner Janis Ian

September 17, 2019

A new collection acquired from recording artist Janis Ian, a devoted science-fiction fan, considerably expands the John Hay Library’s holdings of science fiction and fantasy written by women.

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News and Events

N.Y. Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger to speak at Brown about ‘Free Press in Peril’

September 16, 2019

In the Odgen Memorial Lecture on Sept. 23, the New York Times publisher and Brown University Class of 2003 alumnus will address the perilous state of the free press worldwide.

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Health and Medicine

Diet impacts the sensitivity of gut microbiome to antibiotics, study finds

September 12, 2019

Antibiotics change the kinds of bacteria in the mouse gut as well as the bacteria’s metabolism — but diet can exacerbate the changes, a new study showed.

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Student Life

Photos: Third World Transition Program at 50 Years

September 11, 2019

For the last half century, the Third World Transition Program has welcomed incoming first-years for four days of workshops and community-building exercises that center the student of color experience.

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Science and Technology

Biology of bat wings may hold lessons for cold-weather work, exercise

September 11, 2019

The muscles in bats’ wings are much cooler than the muscles in their core, a new study finds — and this research could one day enhance our understanding of human muscle.

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Social Sciences

City’s self-guided Jewelry District tour highlights student research into long-lost history

September 10, 2019

A free self-guided tour of the Providence neighborhood, created thanks to a partnership between a Brown professor, the city and the Jewelry District Association, features original research conducted by undergraduate students.

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Health and Medicine

$53.4M grant to Brown, Hebrew SeniorLife to enable massive expansion of Alzheimer’s research

September 10, 2019

Federal grant from the National Institute on Aging will fund a collaborative research incubator to support trials across the nation aimed at improving care for people living with dementia.

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News and Events

National, global rankings include Brown among world’s top universities

September 9, 2019

The University was ranked No. 14 in U.S. News and World Report and No. 7 by Forbes, in addition to high marks in a wide variety of other notable surveys.

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News and Events

Brown’s newest students, by the numbers

September 5, 2019

A total of 2,755 new undergraduate, graduate and medical students began studies at Brown University this week — here’s a look at who arrived on College Hill.

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Health and Medicine

By comparing needles to mosquitoes, new model offers insights into Hepatitis C solutions

September 4, 2019

Removing used needles does not reduce the spread of Hepatitis C virus — instead, changing the ratio of infected to uninfected needles is critical, study finds.

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News and Events

Convocation ushers in a new academic year at Brown

September 3, 2019

In marking the start of the 2019-20 academic year, President Christina Paxson and Dean of the College Rashid Zia encouraged students to harness the power of the Open Curriculum to become change agents in their communities.

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News and Events

Brown welcomes talented group of 66 new faculty members

September 3, 2019

Hailing from a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds, the scholars join the Brown community this year to guide student-centered learning and engage in high-impact research.

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Arts and Humanities

Fall exhibit at Bell Gallery explores the relationship between body and land

August 30, 2019

Works by three artists explore topics such as land ownership, immigration and tourism as they relate to women of color.

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Health and Medicine

Newly launched lab at Brown investigating impact of environmental contaminants

August 29, 2019

Early-career researcher Jessica Plavicki is advancing understanding of how environmental contaminants interfere with heart and brain development — the formidable task of establishing her new lab should prove fruitful for decades to come.

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