Latest news from DePaul University on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/teaching-in-a-polarized-political-climate/?sc=rsin /articles/teaching-in-a-polarized-political-climate/?sc=rsin Tue, 22 Oct 2024 22:30:00 EST In an increasingly polarized world, tough conversations can pop up virtually anywhere, including the K-12 classroom. When that happens, teachers need to be prepared to serve as moderator so students can have productive and meaningful discussions with each other, says DePaul University professor Hilary Conklin. DePaul University /articles/uic-depaul-earn-3-9-million-nih-grant-to-protect-children-s-teeth/?sc=rsin /articles/uic-depaul-earn-3-9-million-nih-grant-to-protect-children-s-teeth/?sc=rsin Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:05:20 EST For children with severe cavities, surgery can offer a window of opportunity for families to improve oral health. Researchers will conduct a trial of a new intervention called PROTECT, which deploys community health workers to empower families to make positive behavioral changes with their child after dental surgery. DePaul University /articles/election-2024-depaul-university-experts-available-to-discuss-races-across-u-s/?sc=rsin /articles/election-2024-depaul-university-experts-available-to-discuss-races-across-u-s/?sc=rsin Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:00:41 EST Less than two weeks from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and three months from election day, candidates are making their pitch to voters for positions across federal and state governments. DePaul University /articles/international-mayors-council-addresses-homelessness/?sc=rsin /articles/international-mayors-council-addresses-homelessness/?sc=rsin Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:30:03 EST According to a 2023 United Nations Secretary General report, an estimated 1.6 billion people globally live in inadequate housing. The report warns the ongoing effects of climate change, war, civil unrest, and global economic uncertainty will worsen the problem. DePaul University /articles/experts-from-depaul-university-available-to-discuss-2024-primaries-general-election/?sc=rsin /articles/experts-from-depaul-university-available-to-discuss-2024-primaries-general-election/?sc=rsin Sun, 03 Mar 2024 21:15:26 EST With the 2024 election season underway, voters are weighing in at primaries and caucuses around the country. DePaul University experts are available to discuss key topics surrounding local, state and federal elections, including campaign strategy, Gen Z voters, voting rights, the impact of global politics and more. DePaul University /articles/last-minute-shopping-expert-tips-on-how-to-gift-sustainable-toys/?sc=rsin /articles/last-minute-shopping-expert-tips-on-how-to-gift-sustainable-toys/?sc=rsin Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:05:42 EST CHICAGO -- In the toy aisle of a nearby store, hundreds of dolls, LEGO sets and stuffed animals await becoming a child's favorite gift of the year. During this holiday season, consider how gifting a new plastic toy may impact the environment. Christie Klimas, associate professor of environmental science at DePaul University, researches the environmental impact of children's toys​. DePaul University /articles/mapping-emotions-researchers-to-track-psychology-equity-of-public-spaces/?sc=rsin /articles/mapping-emotions-researchers-to-track-psychology-equity-of-public-spaces/?sc=rsin Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:05:20 EST Psychologists and geographers at DePaul University are creating a new protocol to measure a new dimension of public spaces: Whether people of diverse backgrounds feel welcome in a community space. DePaul University /articles/buddy-abroad-game-helps-students-navigate-travel-and-wellness/?sc=rsin /articles/buddy-abroad-game-helps-students-navigate-travel-and-wellness/?sc=rsin Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:05:58 EST DePaul University will publish and sell the game to help study abroad students prepare for traveling and learning internationally, focusing on practical tips as well as maintaining health and wellness. DePaul University /articles/election-experts-from-depaul-university-available-to-discuss-key-2024-campaign-topics/?sc=rsin /articles/election-experts-from-depaul-university-available-to-discuss-key-2024-campaign-topics/?sc=rsin Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:30:46 EST Just 15 months away from Election Day 2024, campaigns for the presidency and Senate are well underway. More than a dozen Republican presidential candidates are jockeying to advance out of the primary and into the general election, while several key Senate seats are up for grabs. With the first Republican presidential debate set for Aug. 23, DePaul University experts are available to discuss campaign and debate strategy. DePaul University /articles/what-to-know-about-the-state-of-voting-rights-ahead-of-2024/?sc=rsin /articles/what-to-know-about-the-state-of-voting-rights-ahead-of-2024/?sc=rsin Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:05:36 EST As the anniversary of the landmark civil-rights legislation approaches on August 6, Manoj Mate, an associate professor with DePaul University College of Law, discusses the details and implications of these recent court rulings for the 2024 elections and the broader challenges facing voters. DePaul University /articles/tiny-scales-reveal-megalodon-was-not-as-fast-as-believed-but-mega-appetite-explains-gigantism/?sc=rsin /articles/tiny-scales-reveal-megalodon-was-not-as-fast-as-believed-but-mega-appetite-explains-gigantism/?sc=rsin Tue, 11 Jul 2023 10:05:08 EST A new study reveals the iconic extinct Megalodon, or 'megatooth shark', was a rather slow cruiser that used its warm-bloodedness to facilitate digestion and absorption of nutrients. DePaul University /articles/megalodon-shark-was-warm-blooded-confirm-researchers-using-geochemical-technique/?sc=rsin /articles/megalodon-shark-was-warm-blooded-confirm-researchers-using-geochemical-technique/?sc=rsin Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:05:58 EST A new study finds that the gigantic prehistoric Megalodon or megatooth shark was warm-blooded. DePaul University paleobiologist Kenshu Shimada sheds light on the physiology of Megalodon and reveals new clues about how climate change may have led to the shark's demise. DePaul University /articles/depaul-university-computer-scientists-sequence-cotton-genome/?sc=rsin /articles/depaul-university-computer-scientists-sequence-cotton-genome/?sc=rsin Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:40:36 EST Computer scientists at DePaul University applied a bioinformatics workflow to reconstruct one of the most complete genomes of a top cotton species. Experts say the results give scientists a more complete picture of how wild cotton was domesticated over time and may help to strengthen and protect the crop for farmers in the U.S., Africa and beyond. DePaul University /articles/depaul-university-experts-available-to-discuss-chicago-mayoral-run-off-issues-that-will-decide-race/?sc=rsin /articles/depaul-university-experts-available-to-discuss-chicago-mayoral-run-off-issues-that-will-decide-race/?sc=rsin Wed, 08 Mar 2023 07:05:25 EST CHICAGO -- As Chicago voters head to the polls in less than a month to decide whether Brandon Johnson, a Cook County Board Commissioner, or Paul Vallas, a former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, will be the next mayor of the third largest city in the U.S., DePaul University faculty experts are available to provide insight and commentary. DePaul University /articles/researcher-leonard-a-jason-pushes-discovery-on-long-covid-mecfs/?sc=rsin /articles/researcher-leonard-a-jason-pushes-discovery-on-long-covid-mecfs/?sc=rsin Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:40:32 EST Leonard A. Jason, a professor of psychology at DePaul, seeks to catalyze global knowledge about virally induced chronic illness and push forward discovery. DePaul University /articles/depaul-university-experts-available-to-discuss-upcoming-chicago-elections/?sc=rsin /articles/depaul-university-experts-available-to-discuss-upcoming-chicago-elections/?sc=rsin Mon, 30 Jan 2023 08:00:47 EST As Chicago voters head to the polls in less than a month to decide the next mayor of the third largest city in the U.S.--in addition to aldermanic elections in all 50 city wards--DePaul University faculty experts are available to provide insight and commentary. DePaul University /articles/ai-and-health-care-depaul-and-rosalind-franklin-award-interdisciplinary-research-grants/?sc=rsin /articles/ai-and-health-care-depaul-and-rosalind-franklin-award-interdisciplinary-research-grants/?sc=rsin Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:15:55 EST DePaul University and Rosalind Franklin University of Science and Medicine are funding three faculty research projects that bring together artificial intelligence, biomedical discovery and health care. The competitive grants kickstart research among interdisciplinary teams, which include biologists, computer scientists, a geographer and a physicist. DePaul University /articles/study-concerns-over-covid-19-vaccine-s-effectiveness-not-general-medical-mistrust-slowed-early-uptake-in-black-latinx-communities/?sc=rsin /articles/study-concerns-over-covid-19-vaccine-s-effectiveness-not-general-medical-mistrust-slowed-early-uptake-in-black-latinx-communities/?sc=rsin Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:05:24 EST New research on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Black, Latinx communities could help shape more persuasive messages to boost uptake. DePaul University /articles/depaul-university-faculty-experts-available-to-discuss-back-to-school-topics/?sc=rsin /articles/depaul-university-faculty-experts-available-to-discuss-back-to-school-topics/?sc=rsin Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:15:25 EST National education discussions from teacher shortages to curriculum requirements and school safety have been front and center throughout the summer. With many school districts close to opening the 2022-23 academic year, including Chicago Public Schools on Aug. 22, DePaul University experts are available to offer insights and commentary on a variety of back-to-school topics. DePaul University /articles/genome-of-tropical-freshwater-fish-may-reveal-conservation-clues/?sc=rsin /articles/genome-of-tropical-freshwater-fish-may-reveal-conservation-clues/?sc=rsin Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:05:48 EST The genetic evolution of freshwater fish in Ecuador could unlock new insights for conservation ecologists. A new collaboration between biologists and computer scientists at DePaul University seeks to sequence the genomes of these species. DePaul University