Spring 2024 Edition
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2023-2024 Articles

SOCIAL SCIENCES | Jeremy Septon
UIUC Professor Greg Howard Analyzes the Impact of Remote Work on the Housing Market
A study by Professor Greg Howard predicts that remote work will lead to rent declines in the long run, particularly in larger cities, as housing supply catches up with demand.

SOCIAL SCIENCES | Lydia Oesterling
Navigating language and culture through sociolinguistics research: Elizabeth King
Elizabeth King is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on sociolinguistics, applied linguistics and intersections between these two subfields, particularly sociolinguistics of education.

FINE ARTS| Jenna Nabelsi
Shozo Sato’s Ink Wash Exhibit at Krannert Art Museum
Shozo Sato’s rare exhibit of Ink Wash paintings at the Krannert Art Museum showcases his mastery of Japanese art forms conveys Japanese culture, nature, and personal experiences while challenging traditional notions of monochromatic art.

STEM | Jenna Nabelsi
UIUC Researchers Find New Revelations in the Causes of Muscle Weakness in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
New research conducted by Jae-Sung You, Et al., on the signaling pathway responsible for regulating muscle quality and quantity has revealed a new understanding of the causes of the decline in muscle quality.

STEM | Gloria Wang
Beyond Bits and Bytes: How Neurons are Reshaping the Landscape of AI
The Mind in Vitro program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is working to build a computer based on living neurons. This project, led by Dr. Mattia Gazzola, has resulted in findings that suggest a future where biology can enhance computer learning in new and exciting ways.

STEM | Jenna Nabelsi
UIUC Students Find Relationship Between Diet and Mental Health
The Sweeney Lab at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign’s has begun researching the effect of a neuronal pathway associated with diet on anxiety and mental health-related behaviors. The possible benefits of this research are essential for students since a healthier diet and mental state can lead to increased performance and cognitive function.