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Esther Ngumbi
Professor receives AAAS award for public engagement with science
Esther Ngumbi honored for work in sustainability, diversity in science, and communication
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The lessons of deep space discovery
Emeritus professor's new book reflects on cosmic voids and the journey to have his findings accepted
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The criminal character
When it comes to morality, prison sentences don't necessarily reflect how we feel about a person
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Partnering against the pandemic
COVID-Corps seeks to grow outreach, connections, and learning during a challenging time
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The politics of sleeping
Studies show how biology and inheritable traits could affect voting
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A presidential past
Starting with William Howard Taft, several commanders-in-chief and First Ladies have visited the U of I before, during, or after their terms
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The Class of 2020
Lessons learned from class, college life, and a test like none other
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Did the presidential debates matter?
Experts: Debates are highly effective with undecided voters (if there are any)
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Former President Barack Obama looks at May Berenbaum as a woman in a military uniform holds the National Medal of Science
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