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Study targets depression in ICU survivors to fight cognitive decline, dementia
IU School of Science professor Jesse Stewart and co-principal investigators Babar Khan and Sophia Wang from the IU School of Medicine will conduct the first randomized controlled trial to test whet... Read more about Study targets depression in ICU survivors to fight cognitive decline, dementia
Startup supports addiction recovery through VR therapy using ‘future-self avatars’
A startup company based upon Indiana University research and led by an undergraduate student combines psychology with virtual reality technology to treat substance use disorders by introducing indi... Read more about Startup supports addiction recovery through VR therapy using ‘future-self avatars’
3 new degrees approved in education and digital forensics
The new degrees will bolster urban education and forensic science programs at Indiana University Indianapolis.
Trustees approve new biosciences degrees to strengthen IU’s and state’s impact in life sciences
The new degrees, which will prepare students for in-demand careers, will be introduced at the Kelley School of Business, Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering, and School of Scienc... Read more about Trustees approve new biosciences degrees to strengthen IU’s and state’s impact in life sciences
Doctoral students at IU Indianapolis lead pursuit for groundbreaking hydrocephalus drug treatments
The only treatment currently available for hydrocephalus is brain surgery, and researchers at IU Indianapolis’ Hydrocephalus Research Center are on a mission to change that.
Collaborative project uses animation to show importance of wildlife biodiversity in Indianapolis
How do coyotes and hawks help humans living in urban communities? During the fall semester, two IU Indianapolis professors teamed up to address that question by launching the Cultural Carrying Capa... Read more about Collaborative project uses animation to show importance of wildlife biodiversity in Indianapolis
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Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences earns Inspiring Programs in STEM award
July 30, 2024
The award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
PREPs, IU School of Medicine launch Growth Through Guidance Program
June 03, 2024
School of Science students interested in pursuing an M.D. or Ph.D. at the IU School of Medicine can get a firsthand look at what it's like to be a medical student.
38 School of Science students named to 2024 Top 100
April 17, 2024
The IU Indianapolis School of Science congratulates 38 students who have been named to the 2024 Top 100 list.
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences honored for student diversity efforts
March 29, 2024
The department was named a partner institution of the American Geophysical Union’s Bridge Program, which increases representation of historically marginalized students in graduate geoscience education.
Hydrocephalus Symposium gathers researchers to address the debilitating brain condition
December 06, 2023
Hydrocephalus researchers from across the world gathered at the School of Science at IUPUI last month for the inaugural Hydrocephalus Research Symposium.
School of Science earns record-breaking $21.4 million in awards
August 29, 2023
Faculty earned a record-breaking $21,430,055 in proposals and grants awarded, outpacing previous fiscal year highs by more than $5 million.
IU-led intervention leveraging technology reduces depression in Indianapolis-area patients
August 03, 2023
The research, which featured methods of internet and telephonic cognitive-behavioral therapy, was initially intended to discover if treating depression could reduce one’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
IUPUI Geology professor researches groundbreaking bacterial discovery
June 26, 2023
Discovery could rewrite the history of anoxic bacteria and play a key role in understanding what’s affecting modern lake ecology.
School of Science researchers use AI to innovate insect discovery
April 26, 2023
A team of researchers at the IUPUI School of Science have developed an innovative use of Artificial Intelligence to discover new species of insects.
37 School of Science students named to 2023 Top 100
March 28, 2023
Each year, the IUPUI Office of Alumni Relations honors 100 outstanding undergraduate students who demonstrate excellence in three categories—academic excellence, campus leadership, and community engagement.