Research Archive

  • Paid Research Opportunity for Students at the Biological Rhythms Research Laboratory of Rush University Medical Center

    Paid Research Opportunity for Students at the Biological Rhythms Research Laboratory of Rush University Medical Center

    The research team at the Biological Rhythms Research Laboratory of Rush University Medical Center has studied sleep patterns and the 24-hour (“circadian”) clock for over 30 years. Currently, they are conducting an NIH-funded study about the timing of bright light to reset the body clock of young adults to make it easier to sleep at an earlier clock time. The results of this study could be used to develop strategies for young adults who need to reset their body clock for things that require waking up early like classes and work. The study is 2 weeks long, and participants stay in Rush's lab for a total of 7 days. Participants will be paid $925 for successfully completing the entire study.

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  • Fall Schedule for Illinois Tech Responsible Conduct of Research Workshops

    Fall Schedule for Illinois Tech Responsible Conduct of Research Workshops

    Funding organizations such as the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health recently issued new training requirements to make sure that everybody is on the same page and conducts studies responsibly. Awardees of federally funded grants must complete the mandatory training, “Responsible Research and Building an Ethical Culture.” Please register for one of two workshops on October 25 and November 15.

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  • Students – Participate In ChatGPT Usability Research Study

    Students – Participate In ChatGPT Usability Research Study

    Undergraduate and graduate students who are familiar with or have interacted with the ChatGPT tool are invited to participate in a study to assess usability impacts on student’s perception of ChatGPT. The study is anticipated to take approximately 60 minutes. As a token of gratitude for your valuable time and insights, you will receive a $30 Amazon e-gift card after the completion of the study.

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  • MMAE Chair Louis Cattafesta’s Team Receives Office of Naval Research (ONR) Grant

    MMAE Chair Louis Cattafesta’s Team Receives Office of Naval Research (ONR) Grant

    The Office of Naval Research has selected the proposal “Ground Effect on Wings and Its Control in High Sea States,” led by MMAE Chair Louis Cattafesta for a 5-year, nearly $4 million grant.

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  • Community-Engaged Research Seminar for Health Researchers

    Community-Engaged Research Seminar for Health Researchers

    Illinois Institute of Technology will host a virtual and synchronous training seminar on Friday, August 23, designed to prepare researchers to partner with members of the community and submit for the 2025 Inspiring Change Training and Research Award ($10,000 for training and $30,000 direct costs for CeR pilot study).

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  • Food Science Researchers Present at American Society Nutrition Conference

    Food Science Researchers Present at American Society Nutrition Conference

    The Food Science and Nutrition Department recently delivered several presentations and received awards during the American Society Nutrition (ASN) Annual Conference 2024.

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  • Apply for Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) Training and Research Award (TRA)

    Apply for Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) Training and Research Award (TRA)

    Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) projects are defined by questions reflecting a focal health condition (e.g., diabetes, arthritis, asthma, or major depression) intersecting with a specific diverse community (e.g., ethnicity, faith-based community, or gender identity). The CBPR  Training & Research Award (TRA) is to train and then provide resources for two Institute for Translational Medicine (ITM) investigators.

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  • Brian Schaneberg Presents at AOAC International Midwest Section Annual Meeting

    Brian Schaneberg Presents at AOAC International Midwest Section Annual Meeting

    Dr. Brian Schaneberg, the executive director of the Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) at Illinois Tech, addressed the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) International at its Midwest meeting in Chicago, held from June 3–5. Founded in 1884, AOAC International is one of the most highly regarded international associations of analytical science professionals.

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  • Dr. Brian Schaneberg Partners with Reckitt for ‘World Food Safety Day’ Seminar

    Dr. Brian Schaneberg Partners with Reckitt for ‘World Food Safety Day’ Seminar

    Dr. Brian Schaneberg, the executive director of the Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) at Illinois Tech, is participating in a World Food Safety Day seminar this week, focusing on dedicated food safety processes. The seminar is organized by IFSH member Reckitt, a multinational firm operating in 68 countries across six continents.

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  • Senior Government Officials Visit Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH)

    Senior Government Officials Visit Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH)

    Jim Jones, deputy commissioner for human foods at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and Mike Cabonargi, health and human services regional director, recently visited the Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) in Bedford Park on May 9, 2024. Jones is leading and setting priorities for the proposed unified Human Foods Program (HFP), which will oversee food safety, chemical safety, innovative food products, and nutrition to improve public health.

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