University of Chicago professor aims to spread passion for science
Professor Juan Mendoza said mentorship helped him achieve his dream and want to help the next generation.
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Professor Juan Mendoza said mentorship helped him achieve his dream and want to help the next generation.
A professor at the University of Chicago is on a mission to bring more diversity and inclusion to science. He is already breaking ground with his research and is hoping to spread his passion to communities on the South Side. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos had the story.
On Tuesday University of Chicago Medicine is breaking ground at 10 a.m. on the city's first free-standing cancer care and research facility. It will be located at 57th and Drexel.
The University of Chicago has agreed to pay $13.5 million to settle a lawsuit claiming it conspired with other elite schools to restrict financial aid.
"We need not just extraordinary evidence, but just any evidence, sufficient evidence, to believe these claims; and that has not been provided yet," said space historian Jordan Bimm."
The University of Chicago made a crucial discovery in 1942 -- a catalyst in the Atomic Age. Underneath the stands of their old football field, scientists were able to achieve the first ever human-made nuclear chain reaction. UChicago astrophysicist and former Vice President of the Bulletin for Atomic Scientists Don Q Lamb tells CBS 2 what he hopes audience members take away from Christopher Nolan's new film "Oppenheimer."
We spoke to an astrophysicist at UChicago about what he hopes viewers take away from the film.
In 1942, scientists at the university were able to achieve the first sustained nuclear reaction by humans.
The White House honored hundreds of college athletes on Monday, hosting dozens championship teams from the past year for a first-of-its-kind "College Athletes Day."
After calls from leaders like U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, the Food and Drug Administration will begin importing cancer treatment drugs that are in short supply. The shortage stems from manufacturing problems, unexpected demand spikes, and tight ingredient supplies.
"The Chicago area is really becoming sort of a world leader in this area."
CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports it's a partnership that was recently announced at the G7 Summit and the expectations are pretty super.
They finished as the runner-up for the second straight year.
Both robberies happened around 11 p.m. Tuesday.
University of Chicago professor David A. Mazziotti, and grad students LeeAnn M. Sager-Smith and Anna O. Schouten, explained how they discovered the link and what it could mean for the future of how we power our homes and cities. They talked with producer Mikayla Price.
Next up, the Maroons have a Tuesday date with fourth-ranked Middlebury
They're opening their doors to small businesses in the neighborhood by inviting them to promote and sell their products as part of a community-based pop-up event
Beyond the kitchen, you'll see at Truth Be Told there's a lot more than just dinner going on inside the South Side eatery.
For the second straight year, the University of Chicago women's tennis team is ranked No. 1 in the country in Division III.
They're having a bit of a championship run at the University of Chicago. CBS 2 Matt Zahn checked in with the team that's hoping this is their year.
The study opens up new possibilities for generating synthetic materials for technological purposes.
The new Paris center is set to open in 2024.
Officers arrived to find a man in a white SUV with a gunshot wound to the head. He died a short time later.
The U of C reported the change is intended to reflect the geographic focus of the research and scholarship conducted by institute.
The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub will bring together top researchers from the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Canadian distance runner and four-time Olympian Mohammed Ahmed came in first in Chicago's Shamrock Shuffle on Sunday.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
A driver was killed in a crash in Chicago's Grand Crossing neighborhood Saturday night.
Two people were critically injured early Sunday when a car was torn apart in the Ashburn neighborhood on Chicago's Southwest Side.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Chicago's public safety plan is in flux after Mayor Brandon Johnson fired his deputy mayor of community safety, Garien Gatewood.
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
The first Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is coming from the Pacific, is still making its way toward the region.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
Hundreds of workers were locked out of the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday after contract negotiations failed to produce a deal ahead of a midnight deadline.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Wednesday marked the last day to help celebrate Lou Malnati's pizzeria's 55th birthday with a special deal.
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Suzanne Le Mignot shows us some photos that she and producer extraordinaire Natalie McMillan took of Chicagohenge, and Mary Kay Kleist shows us a lot of snow in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
A car was torn apart in the crash on Columbus Avenue near Central Park Avenue.
Chicago police were investigating Sunday morning after a man was found shot in the head in the city’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
The unofficial start of outdoor running season kicks off with the 2026 Shamrock Shuffle on Sunday morning. Darius Johnson is joined by Carey Pinkowski, executive director and founder of Chicago Event Management.
Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led a special counsel probe into ties between Russia and Donald Trump's presidential campaign, has died.
Chicago police on Sunday were looking for the driver behind a hit-and-run that left a teenage girl dead in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.
One person was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood Saturday night.
Canadian distance runner and four-time Olympian Mohammed Ahmed came in first in Chicago's Shamrock Shuffle on Sunday.
Chicago police are questing a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
Chanting in celebration, Illinois fans basked in a second-round victory in the tournament over Virginia Commonwealth University.
Illinois will now go on to face Houston on Thursday, March 26, at the Toyota Center.
Nathan MacKinnon had three assists in Colorado's 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, helping the Avalanche become the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season.
The Fighting Illini are dreaming of a trip to the Sweet 16 after a dominating win Thursday night against Penn. Next up for No. 3-seeded Illinois is a showdown with No. 11 seed VCU on Saturday night.
David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Illinois dominated No. 14 seed Penn 105-70 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Chicago police were investigating Sunday morning after a man was found shot in the head in the city's Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
One person was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood Saturday night.
The ages of the victims range from 22 to 57, according to Chicago police.
Kendra Duggar was charged with multiple misdemeanors a day after husband Joseph Duggar's arrest.
A man was charged Thursday after a long police chase that alternated between high and low speeds on interstates through Chicago's north suburbs the day before.
