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Study reshapes understanding of mass extinction in Late Devonian era
A recently published study led by researchers at IUPUI puts forth a new theory that volcanic eruptions combined with widespread ocean detoxification pushed Earth’s biology to a tipping point in t... Read more about Study reshapes understanding of mass extinction in Late Devonian era
Can insomnia treatment reduce cardiovascular disease risks? $3M funds study to find out
A professor of psychology at the School of Science at IUPUI will use the grant from the National Institutes of Health to explore the impact of insomnia treatment on cardiovascular disease risk
Bantz Community Scholar grant to support community-engaged Alzheimer’s research
Sophia Wang, an associate professor in the IU School of Medicine, and Veronica Derricks, an assistant professor in the School of Science at IUPUI, won the 2023 award for their project to increase d... Read more about Bantz Community Scholar grant to support community-engaged Alzheimer’s research
$11.7M from Department of Defense to fund research on common complication to traumatic brain injury
Researchers at the School of Science at IUPUI will lead grants to fund research toward an effective drug treatment for hydrocephalus, a condition commonly associated with complications from traumat... Read more about $11.7M from Department of Defense to fund research on common complication to traumatic brain injury
‘Pathway to Medicine’ will create direct track to medical school for IU Indianapolis undergrads
The combined bachelor’s/M.D. degree program will provide a direct path to admission at the IU School of Medicine for eligible first-year students admitted to the School of Science at the future I... Read more about ‘Pathway to Medicine’ will create direct track to medical school for IU Indianapolis undergrads
Indiana University, Purdue University announce new vision for Indianapolis campus
The innovative realignment plan will transform IUPUI with an enlarged presence by both universities.
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School of Science earns record-breaking $21.4 million in awards
August 29, 2023
Faculty earned a record-breaking $21,430,055 in proposals and grants awarded, outpacing previous fiscal year highs by more than $5 million.
IU-led intervention leveraging technology reduces depression in Indianapolis-area patients
August 03, 2023
The research, which featured methods of internet and telephonic cognitive-behavioral therapy, was initially intended to discover if treating depression could reduce one’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
IUPUI Geology professor researches groundbreaking bacterial discovery
June 26, 2023
Discovery could rewrite the history of anoxic bacteria and play a key role in understanding what’s affecting modern lake ecology.
School of Science researchers use AI to innovate insect discovery
April 26, 2023
A team of researchers at the IUPUI School of Science have developed an innovative use of Artificial Intelligence to discover new species of insects.
37 School of Science students named to 2023 Top 100
March 28, 2023
Each year, the IUPUI Office of Alumni Relations honors 100 outstanding undergraduate students who demonstrate excellence in three categories—academic excellence, campus leadership, and community engagement.
IUPUI team competes in 82nd annual William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition
March 23, 2022
Team places 46 out of 427 schools
Eight School of Science Graduate Students Named to IUPUI's Elite 50
March 11, 2022
The Elite 50 honors 50 graduate and professional students who demonstrate excellence beyond the classroom in areas such as campus leadership, scholarly work, and community engagement.
48 School of Science students named to 2022 Top 100
March 11, 2022
Top 100 students show strength in scholastic achievement, collegiate and co-curricular activities, and civic/community service.
November 04, 2021
The funding will be used to study whether a cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) delivered over the internet, known as Sleep Healthy Using the Internet (SHUTi), improves insomnia symptoms and reduces systemic inflammation in people with HIV.
October 29, 2021
The scholarship award will support African American first-generation students as they work toward earning a STEM degree.
Study reshapes understanding of mass extinction in Late Devonian era
A recently published study led by researchers at IUPUI puts forth a new theory that volcanic eruptions combined with widespread ocean detoxification pushed Earth’s biology to a tipping point in t... Read more about Study reshapes understanding of mass extinction in Late Devonian era
Can insomnia treatment reduce cardiovascular disease risks? $3M funds study to find out
A professor of psychology at the School of Science at IUPUI will use the grant from the National Institutes of Health to explore the impact of insomnia treatment on cardiovascular disease risk
Bantz Community Scholar grant to support community-engaged Alzheimer’s research
Sophia Wang, an associate professor in the IU School of Medicine, and Veronica Derricks, an assistant professor in the School of Science at IUPUI, won the 2023 award for their project to increase d... Read more about Bantz Community Scholar grant to support community-engaged Alzheimer’s research
IUPUI honors Research Frontiers Trailblazers
The annual award recognizes associate professors in the first three years of their academic appointment who have made exceptional contributions to research in their field.
IUPUI student’s climate action planning efforts recognized by NSA Crane
McKinney Climate Fellow Matt Trilus played a leading role in researching and drafting a climate action plan for Naval Support Activity Crane, a heavily forested 64,000-acre site in south-central In... Read more about IUPUI student’s climate action planning efforts recognized by NSA Crane
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