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Chicago-Kent Professor Jamie Franklin Describes Barriers Workers Face in Banding Together in Lawsuits

“There are very few workers who want to stick their necks out and be named plaintiffs in class action lawsuits. Their name is on the court case. That’s going to be something that’s going to be with them for life,” Chicago-Kent law professor Jamie Franklin said. “Even finding an attorney to represent them can be a challenge. Because these cases take so long, attorneys who take them may end up bearing years and years of risk of not being paid.”

Illinois Tech Engages Computer Science Students by Bringing Tech Workers into the Classroom

“We’re teaching you these concepts, but you don’t see the connection between the concepts and how it’s going to play out in the world,” said Lance Fortnow, dean of the College of Computing to NPR's Marketplace. “This idea of bringing companies in early … then as you’re learning, you can see, ‘Oh, I see how maybe I can apply this idea to what the company is doing.'”

Information Technology and Management Professor Calvin Nobles Explains How to Defend Against Cyberattacks

“One of the biggest misconceptions is that people think that they’re not a target for hackers or malicious actors,” said Calvin Nobles, chair of the Department of Information Technology and Management. “All of us are connected today 24/7, so we have to understand that ... we are vulnerable.”

College of Computing Dean Lance Fortnow Says It's Important to Partner with Companies to Diversify the Tech Workforce as Google Expands into Thompson Center

“It is important for us to make sure that we partner with a lot of the companies in the city, providing internships and other opportunities, and work with the schools in Chicago to provide pathways that lead them into great tech careers,” said Lance Fortnow, dean of the College of Computing.

Illinois Tech Architectural Engineering Programs among First to Receive US Department of Energy's Zero Energy Design Designation

Illinois Tech’s Master of Engineering in Architectural Engineering and Master of High Performance Buildings programs earned the designation for their emphasis on sustainable design and energy efficiency.

Psychology Professor Patrick Corrigan Discusses the Stigma Surrounding Mania

“Everyone knows what it means to be depressed or (have) anxiety, but the fundamental thing about stigma is difference,” said Patrick Corrigan, Illinois Tech professor of psychology. “While one may get depressed occasionally or a bit euphoric once in a while, most people don't know what it's like to be in the throes of a manic episode.”

Illinois Tech Class on Bronzeville Trail Advises Community Task Force

In Cultural Infrastructure: Prototyping Interventions for the Future Bronzeville Trail, Illinois Tech students across STEM disciplines explore the neighborhood culture and use what they learn to evaluate the trail’s sustainability, after which they’ll publish their findings and recommendations. The Bronzeville Trail Task Force met with 24 students at the beginning of the semester.

Researchers at Illinois Tech-FDA Consortium Find Pea Milk to Be the Most Mineral-Rich Dairy Alternative

Researchers at the Institute of Food Safety and Health, a team-up between Illinois Tech and the US Food and Drug Administration, looked at the levels of magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium in almond, cashew, coconut, hemp, oat, pea, rice, and soy milks. They found that only pea and soy milk had higher levels of magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium than cow's milk. Pea milk had the highest, with 50 percent more phosphorus, zinc, and selenium, but soy milk did contain greater levels of magnesium.

Adjunct Professor Carol Ross Barney Among RECORD's 2022 Women in Architecture Award Winners

Carol Ross Barney has been in the vanguard of civic space design since founding her Chicago-based firm Ross Barney Architects in 1981. Over the course of her career, Barney’s work has been honored with over 200 major design awards, including twelve national AIA Honor Awards, over 40 AIA Chicago Awards, and most recently the 2021 National Design Award from Cooper Hewitt.

Law Professor Nancy Kim Pens Op-Ed Examining a California Bill to Regulate Social Media Services for Children