Science & Medicine

U. of C. physicist, writer brings us back to vanished life of postwar Europe

Prof. Emeritus Peter Freund shares personal stories about growing up during major events of 20th century


Alumni share great ideas — for free

Inspired by a democratic approach to higher learning, alumni empower new audiences with innovative courses.


Carrie Golus

Solving the puzzle of early learning

UChicago researchers are discovering how children learn the language of math and spatial concepts, with lessons for parents and schools.


William Harms

Bacterial frontier could yield future cures

UChicago scientists find untapped potential in the “microbiome” of bacteria inside the human body.


Robert Mitchum

Taylor Simpson: Artist, pre-med, all-American

A multi-talented leader on the undefeated women’s basketball team, Simpson aspires to become a surgeon.


Michael Lipkin