Recent Articles by
Fariss Samarrai
May 06, 2013
Three diverse, data-heavy, multi-disciplinary projects are winners of Jefferson Trust Big Data funding.
May 01, 2013
As barefoot and minimalist running become increasingly popular, a new University of Virginia study is looking at how muscles are affected by the transition from traditional footwear.
April 11, 2013
A new U.Va. and Penn State study indicates that ground-level ozone may interfere with insects’ ability to find food.
April 02, 2013
Mountain Lake Biological Station is not just for biologists – the entire University can use the facilities for retreats, classes and workshops.
March 27, 2013
Leading experts on STEM education innovation, collaboration and facilities design are facilitating a workshop at the University Thursday and Friday with STEM faculty.
March 27, 2013
Physicist Lou Bloomfield’s popular course, “How Things Work” is now available to the world through Coursera, an online education company.
March 27, 2013
How well teens connect with peers while maintaining a level of independence plays a large role in determining how well they form friendships and avoid trouble even years later, a U.Va. study shows.
March 13, 2013
A new program, “Science Straight Up,” brings science – and scientists – to the public at a local watering hole and restaurant.
February 27, 2013
U.Va. physicist Lou Bloomfield has developed a new type of silicone rubber that may have widespread applications, including shoes, prosthetics, sporting goods and toys.
February 18, 2013
David Sheffler, a mechanical and aerospace engineer, predicts that one day people may be able to “print” their own shoes.