Health & Science

In a combination of practical scientific techniques and artistic flair, the display boasts a color pallet reminiscent of vintage neon signs.

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Student-run neuroscience art exhibit offers glimpse at beauty of the brain

By Cecily Wolfe | April 29, 2019

Located in the Mural Room of Clark Hall, the exhibit consisted of photographs taken from a variety of neuroscience labs around Grounds.

A specific advantage in research also stemmed from the transparency of the fish, which allows researchers to see the movement of cells around the area of interest.

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Kucenas Lab makes discovery in the rehabilitation of peripheral nervous system

By Elise Fisher | April 24, 2019

This research has changed the idea of oligodendrocytes as strictly central nervous system cells, widening both the understanding of their function and possible opportunities for their use.

The CubeSat will measure atmospheric drag as it orbits the Earth.

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Undergraduate aerospace engineering team launches satellite

By Lucie Rutherford | April 24, 2019

Three years of engineering collaboration between the University, Old Dominion University, Hampton University and Virginia Tech cumulated in the launch of three CubeSats to the International Space Station

University alumnus Alexis Ohanian is the co-founder of both Reddit and start-up Initialized Capital.

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Darden hosts Alexis Ohanian and The New York Times for 'Innovate Like a Boss'

By Pooja Kaji | April 21, 2019

Ohanian shared the stage with New York Times business reporter Sapna Maheshwari.

U-Hall has been out of use since 2015 and is slated for demolition during this summer mainly due to the popularity of the John Paul Jones Arena.

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Faculty, students digitally preserve University Hall

By Sara Kirmani | April 18, 2019

Having started in November 2018, this a 3D virtual reality version of University Hall is planned to become an asset in Clemons Library.

Over the past year and a half that this project has been in effect, the students addressed problems surrounding water runoff in their local environment.

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Curry School implements computer science into local elementary school classrooms

By Ilyas Saltani | April 17, 2019

The team hopes to explore ways to productively incorporate authentic science experiences into classrooms.

The NICU Reading Garden, the first study of its kind, was designed as a means to investigate whether or not reading would provide emotional and physiological benefits for mothers and children in the NICU.

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NICU Reading Garden to help mothers with postpartum depression, infant development

By Cecily Wolfe | April 17, 2019

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Susan Almarode developed the Reading Garden for the NICU, a program that enables mothers to read to their babies in the NICU.

This event featured STEM-related and interactive exhibits from organizations both on and off-Grounds, such as Women in Computing Sciences and NASA.

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Fifth annual Ladies in the Lab event encourages young women to enter STEM fields

By Zoe Ziff | April 16, 2019

The goal of the event was to introduce young women to engineering topics they might not have explored in grade school.

The goal of the symposium was to engage students interested in statistics and draw attention to the area’s applications to various fields.

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Second annual STATS Live! Symposium hosts data journalists from FiveThirtyEight and INSIDER

By Swati Srivastava | April 15, 2019

The symposium included two presentations as well as a workshop — each geared towards a different expertise level.

Collectively, iTHRIV plans to help provide accessible and personalized healthcare throughout Virginia.

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Virginia Translational Health Institute awarded $23 million by NIH

By Cecily Wolfe | April 11, 2019

The $23 million award intends to further exploration in the field of translational medicine, which consists of the work done to put foundational biological concepts and clinical trials into practice as feasible medical solutions.

Grant Frazier, the founder of Harmonies for Healing, performing in the hallway of the Transitional Care Hospital.

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Harmonies for Healing brightens up hospital life through music

By Lucie Rutherford | April 10, 2019

By performing in the hallways of different hospital wings, the volunteers’ music reverberates throughout the wing for everyone to hear.

Besides offering stress relief for students, some dogs at the University play a role in therapy and counseling.

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Therapy dogs across Grounds available for stress-relief and counseling

By Ashley Ewing | April 10, 2019

While some dogs, such as those at the Chemistry Building are mainly there for stress relief, other dogs — like those as at the Women’s Center — are available for personalized, one-on-one or group therapy sessions.

Through Juntos Podemos, high school students have the opportunity to learn and ask SHPE members about college life, STEM opportunities and financial aid.

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Student-run Juntos Podemos supports minority high school students interested in STEM

By Mahima Reddy and Sara Kirmani | April 9, 2019

Founded more than 10 years ago, Juntos Podemos is a student-organized overnight program that is free of cost to its attendants.

The event lasted from the morning until evening, consisting of workshops earlier in the day and giving time for students to work on their projects later on.

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'Hack to the Future' gives opportunity to build innovative and futuristic projects

By Pumoli Malapati | April 7, 2019

This event was open to all University students and focused especially on attracting first-time hackers.

Art piece seeking to enhance the way climate change is viewed by the public to be installed on Earth Day.

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New “Write Climate” club uses art to inspire action against climate change

By Ilyas Saltani | April 3, 2019

This year's display seeks to use impactful art to connect with community members and to serve as a call to action for the urgency of climate change.

This photo shows the Peer Health Educators from this year's Fourth Year 5K.

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Peer Education programs work to impact students across Grounds

By Pumoli Malapati | March 27, 2019

Peer Health Educators work to facilitate health outreach programs for various organizations and patient education sessions on topics such as stress management, mental wellness, nutrition and sexual health.

Mouthguard sensors could help create position-specific helmets in the future.

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Biocore and U.Va.’s Center for Applied Biomechanics tackle NFL injuries

By Lucie Rutherford | March 27, 2019

The research has influenced the NFL, going so far as to change game rules to improve safety.

The winning HMSA team received copies of the book “Mountains Beyond Mountains” by Tracy Kidder and $500.

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High school students compete in Global Health Case Competition at the University

By Ashley Ewing | March 21, 2019

The case for this competition challenged students to address many factors related to health in Appalachia including high rates of diabetes and obesity, insufficient access to health care, low graduation rates and youth opioid abuse.

Using Geographic Information Systems, Yager will input each property onto an electronic map, creating a layer of Charlottesville properties that were racially restricted.

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Interactive map underway to present housing discrimination origins in Charlottesville

By Lucie Rutherford | March 15, 2019

Yager plans to create an interactive map of the City’s housing discrimination, and giving the public a better way to learn about its history.

Ophthalmic clinic visits and surgeries are expected to increase at a rate of over 3 percent per year for 10 years.

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U.Va. Hospital expands eye clinic to address the needs of a growing population

By Ashley Ewing | March 14, 2019

One of the main reasons for expanding the eye clinic is to improve access to care as the general populations within the Charlottesville community and across the state increase.

Student-run neuroscience art exhibit offers glimpse at beauty of the brain

Kucenas Lab makes discovery in the rehabilitation of peripheral nervous system

Undergraduate aerospace engineering team launches satellite

Darden hosts Alexis Ohanian and The New York Times for 'Innovate Like a Boss'

Faculty, students digitally preserve University Hall

Curry School implements computer science into local elementary school classrooms

NICU Reading Garden to help mothers with postpartum depression, infant development

Fifth annual Ladies in the Lab event encourages young women to enter STEM fields

Second annual STATS Live! Symposium hosts data journalists from FiveThirtyEight and INSIDER

Virginia Translational Health Institute awarded $23 million by NIH

Harmonies for Healing brightens up hospital life through music

Therapy dogs across Grounds available for stress-relief and counseling

Student-run Juntos Podemos supports minority high school students interested in STEM

'Hack to the Future' gives opportunity to build innovative and futuristic projects

New “Write Climate” club uses art to inspire action against climate change

Peer Education programs work to impact students across Grounds

Biocore and U.Va.’s Center for Applied Biomechanics tackle NFL injuries

High school students compete in Global Health Case Competition at the University

Interactive map underway to present housing discrimination origins in Charlottesville

U.Va. Hospital expands eye clinic to address the needs of a growing population

Men’s soccer falls to No. 17 Virginia Tech in 2OT

BIG Brain discovery could transform epilepsy treatment

Jewish athletes find their voice during their final year on Grounds

Top 10 ways to persevere through in-person classes

A behind the scenes look into U.Va’s upcoming Arts Week

Men’s soccer suffers two straight losses

Bee Conscious Baking Company brings consciously curated goods to Charlottesville

Honor Committee debates use of the informed retraction in Sunday meeting

U.Va. hosts discussion on the American dream as part of Democracy Biennial

No. 17 Virginia field hockey wins two of last four

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