Academics & Research

Maurer Law School, Rose-Hulman partner to create scholarships

By IDS staff · Tuesday, March 25,2014 11:27 p.m.

The IU Maurer School of Law and the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute are partnering to create a new scholarship program for engineering students interested in studying intellectual property law.

Poli sci celebrates 100 years

By Anna Hyzy · Monday, March 24,2014 11:38 p.m.

The Department of Political Science celebrated its 100th birthday this week at IU.

IU scientists explore gene silencing

By IDS staff · Sunday, March 23,2014 11:39 p.m.

IU scientists have come one step closer to understanding the roots of genetic mutation. A group of 12 scientists from IU discovered how acquired traits can be passed down from previous generations, according to Thursday’s IU press release.

Fruit fly genetics influence scientific research

By IDS staff · Sunday, March 23,2014 11:38 p.m.

IU scientists have helped to identify thousands of new genes, transcripts and proteins of the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster.

IU professor, students work to decode popular porn websites

By Dani Castonzo · Tuesday, March 11,2014 11:54 p.m.

One in four searches made online are in search of pornographic material, telecommunications professor Bryant Paul said. And Paul is on a mission to discover exactly what kind of pornographic content is out there.

Study finds athletes develop long-term health issues as they continue to train

By Anthony Broderick · Tuesday, March 11,2014 11:51 p.m.

The IU School of Public Health conducted a recent study revealing elite college athletes might face mid-life health consequences.

Kelley Direct ranked fifth in U.S. by Financial Times

By Kathrine Schulze · Tuesday, March 11,2014 12:17 a.m.

The Kelley Direct online program is earning national recognition.

IU professor chosen for Mars research in Hawaii

Tuesday, March 11,2014 12:14 a.m.

Dr. Ron Williams of the IU School of Medicine and five other scientists will spend four months in a white-walled, domed facility in Hawaii designed to simulate a space mission on the red planet, Mars.

Student studies mouse communication

By Anna Hyzy · Thursday, March 6,2014 10:10 p.m.

Caitlyn Finton spends hours a week researching a particular aspect of mouse communication that, as far as she knows, no one has looked at before.

Study shows Americans tend to underestimate use of water

By Kathrine Schulze · Wednesday, March 5,2014 10:09 p.m.

With a recycle bin in every hallway and low-wattage light bulbs on every store shelf, it might be surprising to discover most Americans use twice the amount of water daily than they think they do.

IUB college completion rates exceed state average

By Sara Kate Nash · Wednesday, March 5,2014 10:06 p.m.

IU-Bloomington has the highest on-time completion rate and the highest total student completion rate of all colleges in Indiana, according to the College Completion Rates for Indiana report released Feb. 18.

IU named partner for Chicago-based Digital Lab

By Sierra Gardener · Wednesday, March 5,2014 10:05 p.m.

IU was named a partner for the $320 million Chicago-based Digital Lab of Manufacturing. The lab’s building plans were announced by President Barack Obama on Feb. 25.

Provost addresses critiques at Town Hall

By Kathrine Schulze · Wednesday, March 5,2014 12:19 a.m.

Robel said the Strategic Plan is meant to address broad goals for campus, not specific issues.

Strategic Plan could expand Hutton's role

By IDS staff · Tuesday, March 4,2014 11:28 p.m.

The Hutton Honors College might take on an expanded role if Provost Lauren Robel’s draft of the campus strategic plan is approved.

Math professor receives grant to study learning styles in middle school students

By IDS staff · Tuesday, March 4,2014 11:25 p.m.

The National Science Foundation has given IU professor Amy Hackenberg $646,479 to conduct a study in different learning styles for math in middle school students.

IU professor honored as Sloan Fellow

By Anthony Broderick · Thursday, Feb. 27,2014 9:17 p.m.

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation board primarily awards departments in physics, chemistry and math fields. IU professor and geologist Douglas A. Edmonds was recently honored as the latest fellow.

Dads’ ages affect birth defects

By Suzanne Grossman · Wednesday, Feb. 26,2014 11:58 p.m.

In a new study, IU researchers discovered babies born to older fathers are more prone to psychiatric and academic problems than previously thought.

Professor sues, alledges breach of privacy rights

By Amanda Marino · Wednesday, Feb. 26,2014 12:14 a.m.

IU senior lecturer Christine Von der Haar and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Feb. 19, claiming that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents detained her and breached her privacy.

Bridge Program to assist students with immigration

By Anna Hyzy · Monday, Feb. 24,2014 11:16 p.m.

The Kelley School of Business has partnered with the Office of International Services to help its international graduates and recruiting companies interested in hiring them through the immigration process.

PACE course discusses national security

By Anna Hyzy · Monday, Feb. 24,2014 12 a.m.

Students had the opportunity to gain one credit hour in just one day by participating in civil discourse on the topic of national security at the Political and Civic Engagement issues forum Saturday.

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