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Interdisciplinary research, collaboratives and achievements define the APP ’ community—across countless disciplines. From literary awards and scientific discoveries to stories of social impact and student innovation, the College of Arts and Sciences is where bold ideas become newsworthy moments.

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Clearing the way for faster and more cost-effective separations
Trial-and-error separations could be replaced by quantitative and predictive molecular methods, CWRU researchers find
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Keep your relationships strong with these tips from CWRU neuroscientist and philosopher Anthony Jack
Valentine’s Day has a reputation for being celebrated with grand gestures of love: marriage proposals, gifts and special dates. But when the roses wilt and chocolates are long gone, relationship maintenance is still important—whether for a friend, a significant other, a family member and even…
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Physics’ Lydia Kisley receives Young Fluorescence Investigator Award
Lydia Kisley Lydia Kisley, assistant professor of physics, was recently awarded the Young Fluorescence Investigator Award from the Biophysical Society’s Biological Fluorescence Subgroup. The Young Fluorescence Investigator Award is given to an outstanding researcher at the beginning of…
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A new way to detect inflammation
Chemistry researchers at APP have found specific markers that may lead to new blood tests for disease
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Apply for writing prizes from the Department of English
The Department of English is accepting applications for its annual prize competitions. Undergraduate students are invited to submit their applications by Friday, March 14, at 4 p.m. For poets The Finley Foster and Emily Hills Prize is for the best poem or group (three) of poems by an…
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English’s Walt Hunter explores poet’s end-of-life works
Walt Hunter, professor and chair of the Department of English at the College of Arts and Sciences, recently penned a piece published in The Atlantic. Titled “When Poets Face Death,” Hunter’s article explores the idea of facing death in writing, looking at three poets whose last poems offer…
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Political science’s Kathryn C. Lavelle writes chapter in Teaching International Organizations
Kathryn C. Lavelle, the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor in World Affairs in the Department of Political Science at the College of Arts and Sciences, wrote a chapter in the recently published book Teaching International Organizations, published by Edward Elgar Publishing. Lavelle’s chapter covers…
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Mind games: Discover the cognitive impact of puzzles
Vera Tobin Whether solving a crossword, tackling a Sudoku or completing a jigsaw puzzle, engaging with brain teasers allows many to sharpen their minds by challenging them to think critically, solve problems and recognize patterns. To piece together some cognitive impacts of puzzles, The…
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Spartan Showcase: Silvana Corrales Cantelmi
Silvana Corrales Cantelmi came to APP to pursue biomedical engineering, ultimately planning to study gene editing. But their first SAGES course with Timothy Wutrich in the Department of Classics changed their plans. Now a fourth-year student majoring in classics,…
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Dodgeball, pizza-making, bodybuilding and more: Explore the hidden talents of the CWRU community
At APP, innovation extends beyond academics. January marks National Hobby Month, a perfect opportunity to highlight the unique talents and passions of the university’s faculty, staff and students. From competitive dodgeball to jewelry-making, their interests reflect…