New Yorker (January 12, 2015)
How sociologist Howard S. Becker, PhB'46, AM'49, PhD'51, studies the conventions of the unconventional.
Phys.org (January 9, 2015)
Collaborating with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, the Institute for Molecular Engineering pursues solutions to global water scarcity that could affect hundreds of millions.
Marketplace (January 5, 2015)
UChicago economist Michael Greenstone and former Institute of Politics fellow Bob Inglis advocate a levy to reflect the cost of carbon-dioxide pollution.
Wisconsin State Journal (January 5, 2015)
Art conservator Barry Bauman, AM'71, has saved the state of Wisconsin about $250,000 by restoring historic paintings pro bono.
New York Times (January 3, 2015)
Chicago Booth PhD candidate Yanping Tu's study identifies techniques that help change our perception of time and prompt action toward goals.
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