Research News

trees in a forest

Cleaner, greener plastics from wood

BC chemists use light to convert abundant lignin into plastic that can be continually recycled.
Andrew Dwyer

Macy Faculty Scholar

The Macy Foundation will support Connell School of Nursing Associate Professor Andrew Dwyer's project to address disparities in genomic healthcare.
plastic bottle caps

Health hazards of plastic: From cradle to grave

Global Observatory on Planetary Health Director Philip Landrigan, M.D., present a sweeping new report on hazards at every stage of plastics' life cycle.
Elizabeth Kensinger

The science behind memory

In a new book, Professor and Chair of Psychology and Neuroscience Elizabeth Kensinger points out surprising facts about how memories work.

Research in Action

Before attending 艾可直播 College, I never envisioned myself as a scientific researcher, but I read about Professor Paul Davidovits' research and was so interested that I decided to try something new. The mentorship of Professor Davidovits and his postdoctoral associates sculpted me into the research scientist I am today.
James Brogan, A double major in physics and chemistry, recipient of the Barry M. Goldwater scholarship

Research Centers

Research at a Glance

$73.3

million聽in sponsored research grants

304

proposals submitted

30

academic institutes and centers聽

Introducing: 245 Beacon Street

The newly-opened facility features聽150,000 square feet of office and laboratory space, classrooms, maker spaces, and common areas, and is home to the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society.

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