How everything we know about early childhood has changed since Head Start was founded
Author profiles Prof. James Heckman’s research on early childhood education, which has called for a ‘major refocus of policy’
National Journal
UChicago economist who studies media receives Clark Medal
Prof. Matthew Gentzkow wins John Bates Clark Medal for research on biases of the press and societal impact of mass media
U of C to build major molecular engineering facility with Pritzker gift
Institute for Molecular Engineering to build nanofabrication facility as part of Chicago’s growing 'innovation ecosystem'
Four Truman scholars make history
Surprise reception honors elated winners with public service aspirations
Korean startup turns free printing into a moneymaker
Article highlights startup venture by UChicago seniors Kim Hye-sung and Song Rho-Kook that provides free printing through ads
Great storytelling still the goal in fresh take on Peking Opera
Author praises Tianjin Peking Opera’s music, storytelling in Logan Center performance, part of UChicago’s Envisioning China festival
Digitising cave art will prevent it being lost forever
Katherine Tsiang, associate director of Center for Art of East Asia, cautions that high-tech art archives still require careful maintenance
New Scientist
Students need push time and pull time
Study led by Asst. Prof. Amy Claessens finds kindergarten students learn more math when exposed to challenging concepts
Manipulate me: The booming business in behavioral finance
Author describes Prof. Richard Thaler’s contributions to organizations that apply behavioral psychology to real world
New exhibit takes unique look at death, food and remembrance
Prof. Margaret Mitchell comments on monuments for the deceased, which control how they will be remembered
