Some Earthquake Aftershocks Two Centuries Old
Research led by Earth and Planetary Sciences professor Seth Stein shows that most Midwestern temblors are aftershocks of major earthquakes in the New Madrid seismic zone that struck almost 200 years ago. "On the San Andreas fault in California, aftershocks only continue for about 10 years," Stein explained. "But in the middle of a continent, they go on much longer."
Three Faculty Writers Featured in International Literary Magazine
Works by Stuart Dybek, Aleksandar Hemon and Alex Kotlowitz appear in the current issue of Granta, which showcases Chicago's vitality as a city of writers and writing. Granta's site features a video discussion with Hemon and Dybek about the "energy and inspiration" of Chicago and "its exhilarating 'incompleteness.'"
Exploring How Women with HIV Cope Financially
Celeste Watkins-Hayes, assistant professor of sociology and African American studies, will undertake a first-of-its-kind study of the economic survival strategies of a racially and socioeconomically diverse array of women with HIV in the Chicago area.
Other Weinberg News
Northwestern Center to Open New Directions for Cancer Research
The Physical Sciences-Oncology Center, funded by a grant from the National Cancer Institute, will study the regulation and expression of genes in both normal health and development and in cancer, said principal investigator Jonathan Widom of Weinberg's Department of Biological Sciences.
Brian Odom Awarded Packard Fellowship
Odom, assistant professor of physics and astronomy at Weinberg, is among 16 science and engineering researchers nationwide named this year to receive the research grant of $875,000 over five years. Odom's group is currently working on new ways to control molecular motion.
Weinberg Freshmen Learn the Ropes
Weinberg's Class of 2013 was welcomed with events geared to encourage exploration of the broad range of courses, majors and minors offered by the College.
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Weinberg Alum Overcomes Polar Obstacles
John Huston (Weinberg99) became the first American to ski unsupported to the North Pole.
Scientist Investigates Impact of Melting Permafrost
Andrew Jacobson, assistant professor of earth and planetary sciences, discusses his research.
Clinton Visit Helps Mold Obama Administration's African Policy
Political science professor Richard Joseph discusses current U.S. policy towards Africa.
