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WEBFind out what's happening at UChicago, from research breakthroughs and awards to campus news and events. Learn about the Obama Foundation Scholars Program, the …
The Chicago Manual of Style, explained
WEBLearn about the American English style guide published by the University of Chicago Press since 1906. Find out how to use Chicago style for punctuation, spelling, formatting, and citing sources in academic and book publishing.
The first nuclear reactor, explained | University of Chicago News
WEBOn Dec. 2, 1942, a team of scientists led by Enrico Fermi created the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction in a squash court under Stagg Field. This historic event kicked off the Atomic Age and the Manhattan Project to build the first atomic bomb.
Insurrectionist movement in U.S. is larger and more dangerous …
WEBAug 12, 2021 · A survey by Prof. Robert Pape and the Chicago Project on Security and Threats reveals that millions of Americans hold insurrectionist sentiments after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The research team warns of the risk for political violence in the 2022 midterm election season.
Big Brains - University of Chicago News
WEBListen to the award-winning Big Brains podcast, hosted by Paul M. Rand, featuring stories about the pioneering research and pivotal breakthroughs by scholars at the University of Chicago and leading universities across the country. Learn more about the podcast, subscribe, and explore the UChicago Podcast Network.
Air pollution reduces global health expectancy by two years, study ...
WEBAug 6, 2020 · The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) reports that particulate pollution cuts global life expectancy by nearly two years. India tops the list of the world's most polluted countries, followed by Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan, according to the Air Quality Life Index.
Paul Alivisatos named next president of the University of Chicago
WEBFeb 26, 2021 · The University of Chicago's Board of Trustees has elected Paul Alivisatos, a distinguished leader and scientist at UC Berkeley, as its 14th president. Alivisatos, who received his bachelor's degree in chemistry in 1981, will …
Doomsday Clock moves closest to apocalypse than ever before, at …
WEBJan 23, 2023 · The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock to the closest point to apocalypse in its history, citing nuclear threats from Russia, climate change and other dangers. The Bulletin was founded by Manhattan Project scientists at the University of Chicago and has a board of current and former affiliates.
Doomsday Clock remains at a minute and a half to midnight in …
WEBJan 23, 2024 · The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, created by UChicago alumni, keeps the clock at its closest ever to apocalypse due to climate change, nuclear war and other threats. Learn how UChicago faculty and alumni are involved in the Doomsday Clock project and what actions are needed to make the world safer.
Chicago Booth creates Master in Management degree
WEBJul 18, 2023 · Learn about the new 10-month Master in Management Program at Chicago Booth, aimed at recent college graduates with limited work experience. The program offers a foundation in business skills and knowledge, and a choice of electives in analytics, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, or strategic management.