Feb. 14, 2023 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Endocrine disrupting chemicals are found in many common household items, and our blood Multiple studies have shown that children who regularly get an adequate amount of sleep have improved attention, behavior, learning, memory, and overall mental and physical health. Not getting enough sleep can lead to high blood pressure, […]
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New AI institute to focus on the speech language pathology needs of children
Jan. 10, 2023 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo The award will establish the AI Institute for Exceptional Education to advance foundational AI technologies The University of Illinois is part of a nine-university consortium led by the University of Buffalo that has been awarded a $20 million grant by the National Science Foundation to establish a national institute […]
Stretching their Reach: Robotic support for older individuals
Jan. 09, 2023 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo The goal is to create a scalable, affordable, flexible Stretch Cognitive and Physical Assistant that can improve the quality of life for older adults with a range of cognitive and physical impairments University of Illinois researcher Dr. Wendy Rogers is stretching her work with Stretch the Robot. The Kinesiology […]
Illinois inducted into U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Inaugural Team USA Collegiate Impact Award Class of 2020
Dec. 01, 2022 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Illinois was one of four schools inducted into the inaugural class The University of Illinois was on Tuesday inducted into the Team USA Collegiate Impact Award Class of 2020. The induction by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee honors the top-performing schools represented on Team USA at the Olympic […]
KCH’s Richards gets Fulbright to complete project in Australia
Nov. 29, 2022 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Kinesiology and Community Health Associate Professor Kevin Andrew Richards has received a Fulbright Specialist Program award from the U.S. Dept. of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Dr. Richards will complete a project at the University of Canberra in Australia that aims to exchange knowledge and establish partnerships […]
SHS audiologist ‘hopeful’ about hearing aid ruling
Oct. 21, 2022 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Adults with mild to moderate hearing loss are able to purchase hearing aids without a prescription A decision by the Food and Drug Administration that permits hearing aids to be sold without consulting a medical professional could be a positive development, Speech and Hearing Science audiologist Sadie Braun said. […]
Q&A with RST student Emily Jordan
Oct. 22, 2022 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Vince Lara at the University of Illinois spoke with RST student Emily Jordan about her academic career, her Joan Braswell Scholarship, her work with the NJACC tournament and why she chose RST. VINCE LARA: All right, so Emily, the first question I wanted to ask you is what made […]
Warrior-Scholar Project shows Veterans college is within reach
Aug. 08, 2022 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Chez Veterans Center hosts program to give service members a bridge from the battlefield to the classroom For Tizoc Rubio, the prospect of college seemed far-fetched. Then he happened upon the Warrior-Scholar Project. “When you’re enlisted, you’re kind of bottom of the barrel. And you’re of that mindset that […]
A Few Minutes With … Mina Raj
Nov. 04, 2020 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo University of Illinois media relations specialist Vince Lara speaks with Kinesiology and Community Health assistant professor Mina Raj about her research agenda. Related news
A Few Minutes With … KCH Assistant Professor Sheena Martenies
April 10, 2021 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo AHS media specialist Vince Lara speaks with KCH assistant professor Sheena Martenies about why she chose Illinois, teaching during a pandemic and her research inspirations. Editor’s note: To reach Vince Lara-Cinisomo, email vinlara@illinois.edu. Related news