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Lei Wu Develops Novel Mathematical Methods to Quantitatively Characterize Multi-scale Models for Kinetic Theory

Wu explores Hilbert’s sixth problem to determine which mathematical approach to use in a particular regime.

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A Sharper Focus on Catastrophe Modeling

Paolo Bocchini, Daniel Conus, Brian Davison and their colleagues leverage their collaborative experience in probabilistic modeling to sharpen their focus on catastrophe modeling, a discipline not traditionally explored in academia.

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AV¸£ÀûÉç, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Work Toward Microgrid for Charging Zero-Emission Vehicles

AV¸£ÀûÉç collaborates with Silicon Valley transit authority on microgrid to power electric buses.

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Public-Health Prognosticators: Forecasting Public Health Events

Biostatistician Thomas McAndrew combines computational models and models of human judgment to build more accurate forecasts.

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Esther Lindström Studies Reading Instruction Practices for Students with IDD in Self-Contained Settings

Lindström examines instructional practices for teaching reading to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Eugene Han Tracks Eye Movement to Understand Visual Perception of Art and Space

Han analyzes eye movements to integrate theories of phenomenological aesthetics with the psychology of perception.

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New Multi-University NSF Hubs to Foster Entrepreneurial Startups, Broaden Opportunities for Underrepresented Groups

The Northeast region hub, led by Princeton University and including AV¸£ÀûÉç, will accelerate tech and enhance diversity in entrepreneurship.

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Multitasking, Distraction & Consumer Behavior

Daniel Zane investigates what happens to consumers when they are distracted by a background ad while multitasking.

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Partnering with Latino Caregivers of Children with Autism
Ana Dueñas addresses a gap in services for Latino children with autism who need early intensive behavioral intervention.
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Angela Brown Leverages Understanding of Bacteria to Combat Antibiotic Resistance
Brown’s research seeks to hijack bacteria’s machinery to develop targeted drug delivery and combat antibiotic resistance.