The annual Double Hoo research grants offer graduate students an early opportunity to mentor undergraduates, and give undergraduates an experienced partner to aid in the pursuit of their research goals. more >
Working as a Double ’Hoo research team, Gordon Brezicki and Jonathan Zheng seek a less expensive, more sustainable way to create methanol. more >
Concerned about our native mason bees, two University of Virginia researchers are tracking the spread of two introduced Japanese species that now dominate mason bee fauna and may be competing with the natives. more >
Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness. The key to slowing the progression of the disease is catching it early. A UVA neuroscientist is gaining insights. more >
UVA and the other 14 Atlantic Coast Conference member schools have more in common than sports. This week, they show off innovations in science, engineering, art and architecture in Washington, D.C. more >
A new understanding of cell migration may eventually help in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases – and even allow children to “get out of their wheelchairs and live an enhanced quality of life.” more >
Mothers whose babies land in neonatal intensive care units are at greater risk for postpartum depression. A nursing graduate student’s study suggests an intervention that may make a difference for the infants and their moms. more >
“The Field Guide for Urban University-Community Partnerships,” produced by UVA’s Thriving Cities Lab, examines how universities can help their communities when trust in higher education institutions is historically low. more >