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A new research hub has launched at Indiana University Bloomington to boost efficiency, collaboration and innovation in the social and behavioral sciences. The Institute for Social and Behavioral Research unites five existing centers and integrates their expertise in research design, statistical methods, data access, management and grant writing under a single umbrella to create a “one-stop shop” for researchers. https://lnkd.in/g5PsTUh2 Learn more about the institute here: https://lnkd.in/gCC7k_M2

Meet School of Science at IU Indianapolis professor Susan Walsh and discover the impact of her research on human physical appearance and ancestry through forensic DNA in this IU Research Impact story: https://bit.ly/3NMtos4.

Stories are gateways to understanding one another. In this Research in 60 seconds, Megan Young explains how her research chatbot project, carry.root, is using AI to gather and share stories, helping us better understand each other and foster empathy.

FRIDAY! In celebration of its 100th volume, the Indiana Law Journal in conjunction with the Indiana University Maurer School of Law Maurer School of Law Center for Intellectual Property Research, will host a day-long hybrid symposium exploring the intersection of law and technology. The Jerome Hall Lecture with Prof. Ashley Deeks (University of Virginia) will serve as the Keynote Address. Symposium topics include science and applied technology, user autonomy and digital monitoring, and security. Each panel is eligible for in-person and virtual Indiana CLE credit. Full schedule information and registration links for morning and afternoon sessions can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gV5adQs6... Indiana University Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering The Ostrom Workshop Indiana University - Kelley School of Business Indiana University Research

According to new research from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, examined how the first year of the pandemic affected charitable giving. While the percent of donors went down during these times, the dollar amount by donor household increased. Read more about the study and what it means about American giving at https://bit.ly/4dZusDz.

From the formula that shepherded Crest toothpaste to the breathalyzer, IU researchers have a long history of inventions that improve health and change lives. Here are the most recent patents awarded in the past two months to IU researchers from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://lnkd.in/gjMWbN3A

Calling all climate and resilience researchers: Get your work featured at ISRC 2025! The IU Environmental Resilience Institute’s Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference (ISRC) connects Hoosier climate leaders to the knowledge, tools and resources that can accelerate climate action and resilience efforts in Indiana. This year, researchers can showcase work relevant to Indiana's environmental resilience and sustainability. Faculty, students and others can deliver a presentation, organize a panel, or lead a workshop. Additionally, a poster session is being organized to further highlight climate and resilience research with practical implications for Indiana and the Midwest. Submissions for both presentations and posters are being accepted from all researchers and students (not just those at IU). The deadline for submission is 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15. Be sure to save the date for the ISRC on Feb. 28 at the Monroe Convention Center in Bloomington, IN. https://lnkd.in/etCDJ4s8

Are you a new faculty member at IU Indianapolis? IU Research will be hosting an onboarding event to orient faculty to the many services our offices offer. On October 25, join IU Research leadership and staff to learn about the structure of our offices and how we can support you as you grow your research and creative activity at Indiana University. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eUDs4hCt

The medical costs of this condition exceed $1 billion annually. The only viable current treatment is to add a drainage shunt in your brain every two years. The condition is hydrocephalus and it results in the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain.  Indiana University Indianapolis is one of only two universities in the country to host a Hydrocephalus Center (https://go.iu.edu/4PYd), the other being the one at Johns Hopkins. Funded via $11.7 million in grants from the Department of Defense, Professors Bonnie Blazer-Yost and Teri Belecky-Adams have built a program that will help us better understand, test, and create solutions to address a condition that affects primarily 60+ year olds as well as young babies. As VCR Phaedra Corso and I toured their labs, it was clear that the passion for discovery went beyond the faculty. Students at all levels – undergraduate, graduate, and post-doc – are excited about their work and driven to learn more about this condition. The pathway to solutions starts with curiosity and evolves into research and discovery, which then motivates cures.  Thank you, Professors Blazer-Yost and Belecky-Adams, for what you do for science and the human condition.

Congratulations to our wonderful CAREER and K recipients at IU Indianapolis. It is really outstanding to see so much research expertise across campus. Dentistry, Science, Luddy, and Fairbanks. #IUIndyResearch Caleb J. Keith