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- Friday, November 21, 2008

The Biological Intelligence research theme seeks to understand the links between the brain and intelligent behavior.

The HCII research theme seeks to enhance the human-machine interface through technology development and engineering concepts.

The Molecular & Electronic Nanostructures research theme seeks to develop an understanding of chemical and physical processes on the nanometer scale.

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Husain Takes Scenic Route to Study of Tinnitus
Beckman Institute faculty member Fatima Husain is taking an original approach to understanding speech, hearing, and hearing disorders. Husain applies computer modeling and other techniques in order to study topics such as tinnitus, or ringing in the ears.

Researchers Make New Electronics - with a Twist
Cellular-News -- John Rogers, a Beckman researcher and U. of I. professor of materials science and engineering, and Yonggang Huang, a professor of civil engineering at Northwestern University, have improved their “pop-up” technology to create circuits that can be twisted.

Second International Self-Healing Conference set for Chicago
Beckman Institute researcher Scott White is the co-chair for the Second International Conference on Self-Healing Materials, set for June 28-July 1, 2009, in Chicago. The conference will cover topics such as self-healing polymers, microvascular systems, and self-healing coatings and paints.

Beckman to Observe Reduced Hours during Thanksgiving
The Beckman Institute will observe reduced hours during the Thanksgiving break at the University of Illinois. The Institute will be closed at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 26, and will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on December 1. In addition, the Beckman Café will be closed November 26-28 and will reopen December 1.

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Freund Wins Frenkiel Award
Jonathan Freund, a member of the Beckman Institute’s Autonomous Materials Systems group, recently won the François Frenkiel award from the American Physical Society’s Division of Fluid Dynamics.

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Wednesday, December 3

12:00 PM: Graduate Student Seminar

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Monday, November 24

Beef Stew with biscuits
Chicken bbq on kaiser roll
Veggie burger on kaiser roll* or hummus*
Chicken noodle soup
Roasted red pepper gouda bisque*
Greek salad*

The Beckman Café will be closed from November 26 - 30 and will reopen December 1.

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December 10, 2008

How Empathy is Supporting More Effective Product Development

Deana McDonagh

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