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Breaking Barriers: The Significance of Dr. Alicia Moore’s Promotion In December 2025, Southwestern University celebrated a historic milestone when Dr. Alicia Moore was promoted to full professor. Her achievement marks the first time an African American woman has reached the highest faculty rank in the institution’s 186‑year history. The promotion is more than a personal […]
Understanding the MicroBooNE Experiment The University of Kansas (KU) is at the forefront of neutrino research in the United States, contributing to the international MicroBooNE experiment at Fermilab. MicroBooNE employs a 170‑ton liquid‑argon time‑projection chamber (LArTPC) to capture high‑resolution images of neutrino interactions. By placing the detector in Fermilab’s neutrino beam, researchers can study how […]
Celebrating Student Achievement On December 18, 2025, the Wentworth Institute of Technology community gathered at Joe’s Waterfront in Boston to honor student excellence and announce a renewed commitment to STEM education. The evening highlighted the Gregory B. Janey Scholarship, awarded to Richard Cancoule, a standout Wentworth student whose work exemplifies technical skill and community impact. […]
How a Senior Design Project Can Shape Your Engineering Career For students in electromechanical engineering, the senior design project is more than a final requirement; it is a proving ground where theory meets real‑world impact. When a Wentworth Institute of Technology team partnered with Boston‑based Tatum Robotics to develop an assistive hand for the Deaf‑Blind […]
Why Groundwater Monitoring Matters in Western Kansas Water is the lifeblood of agriculture, industry, and communities across the United States. In the western portion of the state, the High Plains aquifer—an extensive underground reservoir that spans eight states—provides the primary source of water for irrigation, livestock, and municipal use. As climate variability and growing water […]
Why Student Surveys Alone Are Insufficient Student evaluation forms are a familiar part of the academic cycle, but relying on them exclusively can distort the picture of teaching effectiveness. Research shows that these surveys often capture students’ affective responses—”did you like the class?”—rather than the instructional practices that drive learning outcomes. Biases related to instructor […]
How a University of Kansas Researcher Turned Historical Scholarship into a Video‑Game Icon In February 2025, Sid Meier’s Civilization VII added a new world leader: Sayyida al‑Hurra, the 16th‑century Moroccan pirate queen. The character’s inclusion was not a marketing gimmick; it was the result of a partnership between the game developer Firaxis and Amal El Haimeur, an assistant professor […]
UNLV’s Rising Star: Taylor Gerson’s Breakthrough in Antibiotic-Resistant Shigella In the competitive arena of graduate research, few achievements stand out as clearly as Taylor Gerson’s work on antibiotic‑resistant Shigella. A Ph.D. candidate in the School of Life Sciences, Gerson has combined rigorous molecular biology with a clear vision for public health impact. Her research, which […]
In 1946, a radio serial featuring the iconic hero Superman confronted one of America’s most infamous hate groups: the Ku Klux Klan. The University of Kansas’ associate teaching professor, Colin McRoberts, has turned this historical episode into a case study on how media can dismantle harmful narratives. The chapter, “A Symbol for Hope: Superman’s Battle with […]
Discover the New Midnight Sun Album The University of Kansas School of Music has just released the latest recording from its acclaimed KU Wind Ensemble. Titled Midnight Sun, the album showcases six brand‑new commercial recordings that push the boundaries of modern wind repertoire. Available now on all major streaming platforms, the release offers listeners a […]
