UChicago chemist Weixin Tang has received a 2022 Packard Fellowship in Science and Engineering. The fellowship will support her research to develop tools for a technique called 'directed evolution,' which uses natural selection to create new biomolecules.
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UChicago's legacy doesn't end in the lab; here are three things you may not know about University of Chicago Athletics.

Profs. David Mazziotti and Jiwoong Park have been named fellows of the American Physical Society for their distinguished contributions to the field.

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“That’s the excitement of exploring the unknown—you never know what you’re going to find.”

A study from UChicago scientists lays out a new theory for the origin of the asteroid Ryugu, a finding that may help us better understand the early solar system. ms.spr.ly/6009dnLkd

Ok The University of Chicago, now you’re just showing off.

With Halloween fast approaching, here’s a look at resources to help you enjoy this year’s holiday while staying safe—including a look at Halloween events on and near the UChicago campus. ms.spr.ly/6006dnBZE

Students from Kenwood Academy High School visited Chicago Quantum Exchange on Tuesday to participate in a mock vote using quantum technology. The first-of-its-kind event also featured a surprise visit from former President Barack Obama.

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Pretty decent foliage this year, in our opinion.

Turning a new leaf 🍃🍂

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Meet the newest #PackardFellows :

🧬 At The University of Chicago, Weixin Tang is using #CRISPR tech to discover biomolecules with therapeutic promise through directed evolution, mimicking the process of natural selection.

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Prof. Monica E. Peek has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine. A renowned health disparities researcher at UChicago Medicine, her cutting-edge research has informed national guidelines regarding shared decision-making between patients and physicians.

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Black Holes: The Day Tomorrow Began

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New Big Brains Podcast podcast: The biggest moments in scientific history often happen in the unlikeliest of places. Learn about how UChicago scholar Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar's pioneering research paved the way to the discovery of #BlackHoles . news.uchicago.edu/legendary-disc…

The video below provides an overview of the safety resources available to UChicago students. Watch to get an overview of the robust safety resources available to you, as well as tips for staying safe in the city.
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A new AP-NORC Center poll finds significant majorities of Democrats, Republicans and independents believe misinformation is a serious problem—going so far as to engage in online behavior to avoid it.

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Remembering Assoc. Prof. Franklin D. Lewis, PhD’95, a distinguished scholar of Persian literature at UChicago for nearly two decades. Learn more about his prolific career and wide-ranging work. ms.spr.ly/6008dr0Tw

Happy birthday to John W. Boyer, dean of the College since 1992 🎉🎂🥳

Autumn campus postcard.