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Wearable-Device

World’s Smallest Wearable Device Warns of UV Exposure

The device can optimize treatment of neonatal jaundice, skin diseases, seasonal affective disorder, and reduce risk of sunburns and skin cancer. read more

team-sports

In Team Sports, Chemistry Matters

Noshir Contractor's sports analytics analysis reveals that past shared success among team members improves odds of future wins.read more

Divvy-Bike

Neighborhoods Influence Chicagoans’ Transportation Decisions

Amanda Stathopoulos's study explores local beliefs and barriers toward adopting active modes of transportation.read more

Graduate-commencement

Graduate Students Celebrate Commencement

Held in the Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, the commencement recognized 361 master’s students and 109 PhD students.read more

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