Press Releases in February, 2018

Research details mineralogy of potential lunar exploration site

February 28, 2018

Scientists have long wanted to retrieve rock samples from the Moon’s South Pole-Aitken basin, and a new study could be helpful in locating an ideal landing site.

Beverly Ledbetter, Brown’s long-time chief legal officer, to retire

February 28, 2018

Since becoming the University’s first general counsel in 1978, Ledbetter has been instrumental in helping Brown navigate a spectrum of issues and initiatives.

Ban Ki-moon urges global citizenship, partnership to solve world’s pressing problems

February 27, 2018

The former secretary-general of the United Nations encouraged U.S. citizens to look beyond their borders — and to women and young people — to find solutions to global climate change, poverty and war.

New understanding of ocean turbulence could improve climate models

February 26, 2018

Researchers have developed a new statistical understanding of how turbulent flows called mesoscale eddies dissipate their energy, which could be helpful in creating better ocean and climate models.

Brown to cover full tuition for acting and directing MFA students

February 22, 2018

The move will expand access to the University’s MFA programs with Trinity Rep, diversify the stories told on stage and encourage innovation and experimentation in art-making.

Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice director to deliver presidential faculty lecture

February 22, 2018

Anthony Bogues, whose work leading the CSSJ has impacted the global conversation on legacies of slavery, will discuss the black intellectual tradition.

Mellon Foundation awards $1.25M grant to Leadership Alliance

February 22, 2018

The funds will support summer undergraduate research in the humanities and social sciences for underrepresented students identified, trained and mentored through the Brown-based Leadership Alliance.

Brown alumna Lauren Gibbs captures Olympic silver

February 22, 2018

The Class of 2006 Brown graduate left her job in corporate sales to push a bobsled and won big in PyeongChang.

Separate brain systems cooperate during learning, study finds

February 21, 2018

Brown University researchers have shown that reinforcement learning and working memory — two distinct brain systems — work hand-in-hand as people learn new tasks.

Brown to submit revised plan for performing arts center

February 20, 2018

A revised plan that preserves historic structures and reduces the above-ground building footprint remains true to the University's academic requirements while addressing community concerns.

New software helps detect adaptive genetic mutations

February 19, 2018

Brown University researchers have developed a new machine learning technique that can track down beneficial mutations in population genetic datasets.

For second year running, Brown produces most Fulbright winners in the U.S.

February 19, 2018

Thirty-nine Brown students and recent graduates earned the prestigious U.S. State Department grant to teach or conduct research abroad during the 2017-18 year.

Brown mathematics faculty member earns 2018 Sloan Fellowship

February 16, 2018

Melody Chan, an assistant professor of mathematics, is among this year’s group of early-career scholars named as Alfred P. Sloan Foundation fellows.

$50 million gift to help translate research into cures for disease

February 15, 2018

A new gift from Brown University Chancellor Samuel M. Mencoff and Ann S. Mencoff will establish medical research funds and support top medical scholars.

#MeToo leader urges focus on systems, not celebrities, to confront sexual violence

February 14, 2018

Four months after the movement she originated gained global visibility, Tarana Burke spoke to a Brown and RISD crowd about the realities of supporting survivors and interrupting sexual violence.

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Research details mineralogy of potential lunar exploration site

Beverly Ledbetter, Brown’s long-time chief legal officer, to retire

Ban Ki-moon urges global citizenship, partnership to solve world’s pressing problems

New understanding of ocean turbulence could improve climate models

Brown to cover full tuition for acting and directing MFA students

Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice director to deliver presidential faculty lecture

Mellon Foundation awards $1.25M grant to Leadership Alliance

Brown alumna Lauren Gibbs captures Olympic silver

Separate brain systems cooperate during learning, study finds

Brown to submit revised plan for performing arts center

New software helps detect adaptive genetic mutations

For second year running, Brown produces most Fulbright winners in the U.S.

Brown mathematics faculty member earns 2018 Sloan Fellowship

$50 million gift to help translate research into cures for disease

#MeToo leader urges focus on systems, not celebrities, to confront sexual violence

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