Autoimmunity Research Wins Nobel
2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and…
Research
Trump’s Cuts to Research: A Threat to Decades of Scientific Progress
In recent weeks, the Trump administration has made sweeping cuts to federal funding for medical research and government agencies, sparking widespread concern among scientists, university…
Applications of AI in Research – An Interview with Dr. Dong
AI is increasingly pervasive in our everyday lives, from using it as a personal assistant to writing college essays or even enhancing student research projects….
Applications of AI in Research – Part 2 (An Interview with Lucas Brower)
Recently, The Acronym interviewed Dr. Dong to delve into the applications of AI in scientific research; Dr. Dong provided an insightful perspective on the potential…
Summer at IMSA: What Do Students Think of PROMISE 2.0?
Earlier this year, IMSA opened a summer research cohort, PROMISE 2.0, which intends to provide a one-on-one or small-group research experience on campus (at IMSA)…
IMSAloquium 2023: Illinois’ Best and Brightest Continue the Tradition
This year’s IMSAloquium featured an impressive amount of student engagement, with over 190 students and 150 different projects from SIRs (Student Inquiry and Research projects,…