The professor of epidemiology and director of the Pandemic Center at Brown’s School of Public Health received the honor in recognition of her work to measure and improve national preparedness for infectious disease threats.
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IBES at 10: A decade of innovative research and teaching in environment and society
Founded in 2014, the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society has become a leader in producing boundary-breaking, solutions-driven research while educating the next generation of environmental leaders.
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Eiden Spilker and others from the Brown Design Workshop are repurposing wood from a treasured American elm into sculptures and keepsakes for the Brown community.
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As the one-of-kind, high-tech Lindemann Performing Arts Center turns one, artists are just starting to embrace the building’s limitless possibilities.
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Staff Spotlight: Michael Pimentel on building bodies, minds and community
An open-water swimmer and clean waterways advocate, Pimentel brings a passion for health and wellness to his role as strength and conditioning coach and fitness ambassador at Brown.
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From U.S. News and World Report to Forbes and Princeton Review, prominent rankings and surveys in the last year gave Brown high marks for its distinctive student experience and high-impact teaching and research.
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At inaugural technology and society symposium, a focus on sustainable energy solutions
A daylong conference brought together experts from Brown’s School of Engineering and beyond to spark collaborations in renewable energy, carbon capture and energy-efficient technologies for a sustainable future.
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From the Lab: Brown chemical biologists impact health by focusing on the molecular level
By understanding tiny, powerful molecules, a collaborative research team led by Professor of Chemistry Ming Xian develops innovative chemical tools that could lead to new medical treatments.
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News and Events
Brown welcomes talented group of 67 new faculty members
Representing a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds, the scholars join the Brown community to guide student-centered learning and engage in high-impact research.
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A leader who has strengthened diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives on Brown’s campus, Carey-Butler will pursue opportunities to ensure equity across higher education nationally.
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After serving as an attorney for two federal agencies and as general counsel for both Oberlin and Dartmouth, Iyer will advise on a range of legal matters and lead the team of attorneys in Brown’s Office of the General Counsel.
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On view at the Warren Alpert Medical School, a series of photographs of people with spine disorders introduces medical students, faculty, staff and visitors to patients and their stories.
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Matthew Kraft, whose research focuses on the economics of education, will spend a year at the White House to offer economic analysis and inform policy development at the highest level of government.
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The University’s Lindemann Performing Arts Center hosted the sold-out Global C.A.F.E., a free and open-to-the-public concert curated by Rhode Island hip-hop artist Chachi Carvalho.
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With 15 years of experience in government, nonprofits and the private sector, Read will serve as a member of Brown’s senior leadership team and support the president in advancing University goals.
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Science and Technology
Video: Brown biologist David Rand offers the buzz on cicadas this summer
In a video interview, the chair of Brown’s Department of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology discussed the “truly magical” simultaneous emergence of two groups of cicadas for the first time since 1803.
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The Brown University campus is benefiting from this year’s spectacular season for hydrangeas across the region, where the popular perennials are particularly vivid this summer.
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Faculty at Brown earn prominent awards, distinctions
In recent months, prestigious national and international organizations recognized Brown faculty for their research, scholarship, humanitarian efforts and leadership.
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Science and Technology
Analysis of NASA InSight data suggests Mars hit by meteoroids more often than thought
A new study led by a Brown researcher reveals the frequency of space rocks pummeling Mars is higher than previously estimated and detects two of the largest impacts ever seen by scientists on the Red Planet.
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NASA selects Brown planetary scientist to join European Space Agency’s Hera mission
Ingrid Daubar will be among the scientists to explore planetary defense and near-Earth asteroid science as part of the mission, scheduled to launch in October 2024.
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Guided by Brown faculty and staff, Rhode Island high schoolers are completing internships on campus to develop skills and discover career paths in a wide range of subject areas.
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Margaret Bublitz and Srinivas Reddy have been awarded Fulbright fellowships offering opportunities for cross-continental research, collaboration and scholarship.
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Nearly 2,000 staff members enjoyed a full day of activities that included workshops, tours, community engagement opportunities and more.
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News and Events
Pioneering Brown-Tougaloo Partnership commemorates 60 years
In celebration of six decades of impact, community members from Brown and Tougaloo College, a historically Black college in Mississippi, honored the “historic and unparalleled” partnership’s enduring legacy and future.
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Brown ranks among Top 100 universities nationally in new patents issued
As Brown researchers work to turn discoveries into therapies, services and devices that can benefit people, the University was recognized as one of the top schools in the nation for utility patents granted in 2023.
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The team’s study describes enhancements that make a popular lunar mapping technique more streamlined and precise than ever at a time when space agencies are gearing up for lunar missions.
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In a major step toward expanded research and teaching, the new school will extend Brown’s commitment to advancing knowledge and preparing the next generation of global policymakers and leaders.
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The Brown University School of Public Health dean urged members of the House Committee on Ways and Means to better support the dwindling number of doctors in private practice.
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Emily Oster’s new book uses data to help pregnant women make informed decisions related to complications ranging from miscarriage to postpartum depression.
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A late-night venture to Shippee Sawmill Pond for a rare Northern Hemisphere sighting of the aurora borealis resulted in stunning photos for Robert Horton, who manages Brown’s Ladd Observatory.
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With their election to the prestigious honor society, Francis J. Doyle III, Prudence Carter and Greg Hirth join the nation’s leading scholars in science, public affairs, business, arts and the humanities.
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A technology leader with an extensive track record of success in Brown’s IT department, Keith will lead innovative technology, data and digital solutions to support education, research and business operations.
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The daylong conference brought together scientists, engineers and technical experts from Brown and the Department of Energy’s National Laboratories to strengthen existing partnerships and enable new collaborations.
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Scientists from Brown, NASA and the Smithsonian bring cosmic explorations to smartphones
By using a phone camera and a new set of Instagram augmented reality filters, anyone can dive into the depths of space, encountering nebulae, pulsars and even remnants of exploded stars.
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News and Events
Two Brown faculty members win Guggenheim fellowships
The prestigious fellowships will support the creation of new books by Matthew Pratt Guterl, a professor of Africana studies and American studies, and Laird Hunt, a professor of literary arts.
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Through workshops, a guest keynote, excellence awards and a community celebration, Brown’s concurrent BEAR Day and Global Day of Inclusion events honored and boosted Brown employees.
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Astronomers and enthusiasts across campus are gearing up for the big eclipse, with educational and viewing events at Brown and trips to prime watch spots in the path of totality.
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As part of an enduring scholarly focus, Nancy Jacobs celebrates the exceptional characteristics of the grey parrot and examines complex ties between trade of the species and historical eras including the transatlantic slave trade.
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John Eason’s seminar gave 18 seniors the opportunity to collaborate with city officials in California, where they interviewed residents and explored ways to mitigate the negative economic impact of prison closure.
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Accessible through a long-term home at Syracuse University, the vast repository co-founded by Brown’s Katherine A. Mason includes nearly 27,000 personal stories, photos and more from people living during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The scholar and former president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund delivered the University’s 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture with reflections on U.S. history and a present-day call to action.
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Eric Ewing: Helping multi-robot research lift off at Brown and beyond
Advancing a commitment to accessible robotics education, the Ph.D. student is researching how to simultaneously control multiple drones and teaching others how to build and operate them.
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Brown engineering dean Tejal Desai elected to the National Academy of Engineering
Named a member of the academy’s Class of 2024, the accomplished biomedical engineer and academic leader received the honor in recognition of her work in nanotechnology and therapeutic delivery.
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Brown climate scientist Baylor Fox-Kemper co-authored a new study of the diverse factors controlling global temperatures, offering a framework for improving warming predictions.
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News and Events
Faculty at Brown earn prominent awards, distinctions in 2023
Over the last year, prestigious national and international organizations recognized Brown faculty for their research, scholarship and leadership.
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Professor Elizabeth Fussell discussed the Fifth National Climate Assessment, for which she co-authored a chapter, as part of the report’s expanded focus on the social impacts of climate change.
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The Legorreta Cancer Center is hosting two visiting oncologists from Kyiv whose work and lives were interrupted when Russia invaded their country in 2022.
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Science and Technology
Old concept, new implications: Brown scholars interrogate how AI is changing the world
The inaugural discussion in a series convened by Brown’s Office of the Provost and Data Science Institute detailed the history of artificial intelligence and new questions generative AI is raising.
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President Biden awards National Medal of Science to Brown engineer Subra Suresh
In a ceremony at the White House, Biden awarded Suresh, a professor at large at Brown University’s School of Engineering, the nation’s highest scientific honor.
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Health and Medicine
Dr. Methodius Tuuli elected to the National Academy of Medicine
The professor and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brown’s Warren Alpert Medical School received the honor in recognition of his high-impact research to prevent adverse obstetric outcomes.
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