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UC professors named scientific society fellows

June 7, 2024

Three University of Cincinnati professors were named to the 2023 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows, a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community. From UC's College of Arts and Sciences, Carlton Brett, a professor in the department of geosciences, and George Uetz, a biological sciences professor, were honored. Dionysios Dionysiou, a professor of environmental engineering in the College of Engineering and Applied Science, was honored posthumously.

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How to properly cool your home with a fan

June 5, 2024

Not everyone has access to air conditioning, but most everyone has access to a fan. A TIME magazine article gives instruction on how to best use fans as a coolant in hot weather, with window fan instructions provided by Pravin Bhiwapurkar, an associate professor in the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP).

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LastPass password manager now available for UC faculty

June 5, 2024

The Office of Information Security and Digital Technology Solutions recently launched LastPass for all University of Cincinnati faculty members, offering a streamlined approach to password management with improved security and convenience.

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History comes alive: UC Holocaust class experiments with VR technology

June 4, 2024

Students in UC’s Judaic studies class, Teaching and Remembering Trauma: Designing Holocaust and Genocide Education, took a first-hand look at the story of Holocaust survivor Fritzie Fritzshall and her experiences at Auschwitz-Birkenau, thanks to virtual reality (VR) technology provided by the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. UC is one of the first colleges granted exclusive access to the museum’s traveling set of VR headsets. Alexis Morrisroe, adjunct instructor in the Judaic Studies program, secured access to the VR headsets through her prior role as a youth educator at the museum from June 2008 to April 2020. Seizing the opportunity, the department became one of the first schools participating in the soft launch.

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Why are younger people getting cancer?

June 4, 2024

The University of Cincinnati's Ian Paquette was featured in a U.S. News & World Report article commenting on the rise of cancer cases in younger adults.

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Community of AI enthusiasts expands in Cincinnati

June 4, 2024

Much like the rapid development of artificial intelligence, a community of AI builders, users and people who simply are curious about the technology is quickly growing in Cincinnati. In just one month, a post grew into CincyAI for Humans, a group that meets monthly at the University of Cincinnati’s Digital Futures building to network, share successes and learn about AI. #CincyAI

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Did you have a good day at work?

June 4, 2024

Having a good day at work benefits you more than just mental happiness, says UC researcher Matt Huml, author of a recent study “Working to Live or Living to Work.” And UC health and wellness experts agree, citing campus resources for employees and students to benefit their well-being.

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CCM faculty featured in roundup of new classical music albums

June 4, 2024

CCM is home to an international faculty of dedicated educators who are also celebrated professionals in their own right, and two of those faculty members were recently highlighted in a New York Times roundup of notable new classical music albums. Entitled "5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now," the article includes recently released performance recordings featuring CCM Associate Professor of Voice Elliot Madore and CCM Assistant Professor of Cello Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir.

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LastPass password manager now available for UC staff

June 4, 2024

The University of Cincinnati has partnered with LastPass to provide staff with enhanced password management services. The Office of Information Security and Digital Technology Solutions recently rolled out LastPass for all UC staff members to simplify password management with enhanced security and convenience.