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Computer science professor Xia Zhou received the 2017 Sloan Research Fellowship.
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Professor Xia Zhou receives Sloan Fellowship

By Mika Jehoon Lee | March 2, 2017

Computer science professor Xia Zhou was awarded the 2017 Sloan Research Fellowship on Feb. 21, a professional distinction given to early-career scientific researchers that, this year, came with a two-year, $60,000 fellowship to support their research.

Out of 334 respondents, 49.3 percent said social programming events have a somewhat positive impact on their time at Dartmouth. (Note: Data is in percentages.)
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Student survey examines social programming

By Vignesh Chockalingam | February 28, 2017

A survey released to the student body found that social programming events, such as those hosted at the Collis Center, had a positive impact on 61.5 percent of students who responded, whereas 33.6 percent said that the programming had no impact on their lives.

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Q&A with biology professor Kevin Peterson

By Frances Cohen | February 28, 2017

Professor of biological sciences Kevin Peterson is currently researching microRNAs — a form of non-coding RNA that is involved in regulating gene expressions — and their role in the macroevolution of metazoan body plans.

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Community discusses 'sanctuary city' designation

By Amanda Zhou | February 24, 2017

On Feb. 22, students and members of the Hanover community gathered on the Green for a candlelight demonstration regarding the recent executive order restricting immigration and actions against undocumented people by President Donald Trump’s administration.

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Uber comes to the Upper Valley

By Sunpreet Singh | February 24, 2017

Getting around Hanover and the Upper Valley will now be easier for students and residents, as several new transportation services, including Uber, have recently arrived in town.

LoveYourBrain partners with the Mighty Yoga studio in Lebanon.
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LoveYourBrain offers rehabilitative yoga in Lebanon

By Paulomi Rao | February 24, 2017

LoveYourBrain, a non-profit organization created to help those suffering from brain injury, was founded in 2012 by professional snowboarder Kevin Pearce after he sustained a traumatic brain injury while training for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.

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Coalition created to support Upper Valley refugees

By Frances Cohen | February 23, 2017

Two Dartmouth students, Veselin Nanov ’20 and Kasia Kready ’17, recently founded the Upper Valley Coalition for Immigrants and Refugees as an action group with the aim of supporting immigrants and refugees both in the Upper Valley community and abroad.

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V-Feb events focus on sex-positivity

By Joyce Lee | February 21, 2017

Dialogues about gender equity and combating gender-based violence through exploration of sexuality and relationships were publicized this month through events associated with V-February.

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Q&A with Geisel professor Lisa Marsch

By Vignesh Chockalingam | February 21, 2017

Geisel School of Medicine psychiatry professor and director of the Dartmouth Center for Technology and Behavioral Health Lisa Marsch recently testified before Congress’ Bipartisan Task Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic about her research on the nation’s opioid crisis.

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Tillman Gerngross elected to NAE

By Debora Hyemin Han | February 17, 2017

Thayer School of Engineering professor Tillman Gerngross is the most recent Dartmouth faculty member to be elected to the National Academy of Engineering, a nonprofit institution that offers “engineering leadership in service to the nation.” Last week, the NAE elected 84 new members.

The Dartmouth College Marching Band performed on the Green for this year's Winter Carnival.
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Winter Carnival sees 43 incident reports

By Sunpreet Singh | February 17, 2017

A blizzard of activities occurred this past weekend as part of Dartmouth’s annual Winter Carnival, titled “Dartmouth College of Icecraft and Blizzardry: A Magical Winter Carnival.” Events such as the polar bear swim and the human dogsled race saw high participation numbers, David Pack, the associate director of the Collis Center for Student Involvement, wrote in an email.

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