October 22, 2021 - IU Research Impact

Award-winning support for Indiana communities

IU's Environmental Resilience Institute received the state’s most prestigious environmental award for its work in helping Indiana communities prepare for the impacts of climate change such as more extreme heat and greater precipitation.

Read about the ERI's work and the award

Halloween safety 2021

Halloween is right around the corner. But with most kids of trick-or-treating age unvaccinated, what activities are safe? IU pediatrician and Chief Health Officer Aaron Carroll offers tips.

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Combating COVID-19 misinformation

Brief exposure to an infographic about the scientific process may strengthen people's trust in science and reduce the influence of COVID-19 misinformation, according to a new IU study.

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New IU member of National Academy of Medicine

IU's Kosali Simon has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Medicine for her insights on how economic and social factors interact with government regulations to affect health and health care delivery, including during the pandemic.

Read about Simon's election

Helping industry be more secure, energy efficient

To help companies to make more secure and informed decisions on energy-saving measures, IUPUI’s Industrial Assessment Center is developing a system using models based on real-time and historical data.

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