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Creating a more reliable, less invasive prostate cancer screening through IU research
Researchers at Indiana University Indianapolis are developing new nanosensor technology to non-invasively screen for prostate cancer, a leading cause of cancer death among men.
$3.1 million awarded to School of Science professor to battle cancer-induced fatigue
Through a five-year, $3.1 million grant from the National Cancer Institute, IU researcher Cathy Mosher will continue her work on novel psychosocial approaches to improving symptom management and qu... Read more about $3.1 million awarded to School of Science professor to battle cancer-induced fatigue
IU Indianapolis professor named inaugural leader of Institute for Human Health and Wellbeing
Stephen Boehm will serve as executive director of the institute, which will operate at the intersection of health, life sciences and technology to meet community needs and improve health outcomes a... Read more about IU Indianapolis professor named inaugural leader of Institute for Human Health and Wellbeing
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Eight School of Science Graduate Students Named to IUPUI's Elite 50
March 11, 2022
The Elite 50 honors 50 graduate and professional students who demonstrate excellence beyond the classroom in areas such as campus leadership, scholarly work, and community engagement.
48 School of Science students named to 2022 Top 100
March 11, 2022
Top 100 students show strength in scholastic achievement, collegiate and co-curricular activities, and civic/community service.
November 04, 2021
The funding will be used to study whether a cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) delivered over the internet, known as Sleep Healthy Using the Internet (SHUTi), improves insomnia symptoms and reduces systemic inflammation in people with HIV.
October 29, 2021
The scholarship award will support African American first-generation students as they work toward earning a STEM degree.
Department of Earth Sciences receives EPIC grant from IUPUI
October 01, 2021
The grant aims to develop equity-minded leaders through intentional programming and training to improve institutional climate and promote inclusive leadership practices.
School of Science researchers named among top 2% of scientists on Stanford list
September 30, 2021
The ranking method is based on standardized citation metrics developed by a group of scientists led by a statistician at Stanford University.
September 07, 2021
The study will improve upon predictions of water responses to future climate change in the Andes and provide insight into large-scale climate system interactions that will improve our understanding of future mid-latitude (North American) climate change.
NSF awards grant to create new algorithms to pinpoint emerging infectious diseases
September 01, 2021
The grant will be used to develop a new point-processes based algorithm for modeling and forecasting emerging infectious diseases.
Stephanie Andel, Ph.D., receives Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award
September 01, 2021
Andel is the first IUPUI faculty member to be named the recipient of this award.
July 28, 2021
The money will help support Annalee Johnson-Kwochka as she looks into how the impact of stigma related to substance use disorder (drug addiction) for justice-involved youth (youth who have been arrested or on probation) can affect their ability to access and engage in care.
Creating a more reliable, less invasive prostate cancer screening through IU research
Researchers at Indiana University Indianapolis are developing new nanosensor technology to non-invasively screen for prostate cancer, a leading cause of cancer death among men.
$3.1 million awarded to School of Science professor to battle cancer-induced fatigue
Through a five-year, $3.1 million grant from the National Cancer Institute, IU researcher Cathy Mosher will continue her work on novel psychosocial approaches to improving symptom management and qu... Read more about $3.1 million awarded to School of Science professor to battle cancer-induced fatigue
IU Indianapolis professor named inaugural leader of Institute for Human Health and Wellbeing
Stephen Boehm will serve as executive director of the institute, which will operate at the intersection of health, life sciences and technology to meet community needs and improve health outcomes a... Read more about IU Indianapolis professor named inaugural leader of Institute for Human Health and Wellbeing
At least 1 in 4 US residential yards exceeds EPA’s new soil lead guidelines, study finds
According to a new study led by Gabe Filippelli, professor of earth sciences at Indiana University Indianapolis, Indianapolis and Chicago were among Midwestern cities with higher lead levels in hou... Read more about At least 1 in 4 US residential yards exceeds EPA’s new soil lead guidelines, study finds
Global meta-analysis quantifies benefits of cover crop use
After analyzing hundreds of studies, researchers at Indiana University’s School of Science found that cover crops increase crop yield by 2.6% globally. Yu Peng, a Ph.D. student who led the... Read more about Global meta-analysis quantifies benefits of cover crop use