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August 13, 2026

UIC researcher using AI to help communities improve cardiac arrest survival rates

Houshang Darabi explores AI application for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest prediction and management.

August 13, 2026

UIC researchers developing tool to predict hidden mold risks in homes

A user-friendly, cost-effective tool could identify houses at risk of hidden mold growth without requiring costly physical inspections.

Salman Khetani headshot on UIC campus.

April 20, 2026

Salman Khetani: How can we safely test drugs and chemicals?

Distinguished Researcher in Natural Sciences and Engineering

April 16, 2026

UIC Engineering launches AI curriculum initiatives

Courses give students tools to harness the transformative power of generative AI in computing.

Zac Adesanya holding Bioplastic samples with Ezinne Achinivu looking on.

February 23, 2026

UIC engineers develop plant-based plastic alternative for use in shopping bags

The plant-based substance takes just one month to break down in soil.

a researcher wearing safety glasses uses a pipette in the lab

January 22, 2026

Fighting drug-resistant bacteria with AI-designed nanomaterials

College of Engineering professor honored for creative medical research.

A man posses for a photo with multiple foam pyramids pointing towards him in the background

December 18, 2025

Engineers create wearable sensor that flexes with skin

Device can measure electrolytes, glucose in sweat for real-time monitoring.

A collage of three students from UIC.

August 29, 2025

UIC Fulbright grantees headed overseas for 2025-26 school year 

Two UIC alums and a doctoral candidate were selected for their proposed projects in art history and cancer research.

CPS teacher Catherine Stewart using a micrscope.

August 11, 2025

Summer program gives Chicago teachers hands-on lessons to take back to class

In UIC labs, teachers learned from working researchers and could use specialized equipment.

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