October 8, 2021 - IU Research Impact

Want love? Get vaxxed, says new survey from Match.com, IU's Kinsey Institute

Vaccination status is of paramount importance to the majority of singles today, according to the 11th annual Singles in America study. The most comprehensive annual scientific survey of single Americans, the study is released by Match.com in association with researchers at IU's Kinsey Institute.

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A state summit for better cybersecurity

To combat the growing cyberrisks that surround us, leaders from IU, Purdue, and Notre Dame are convening the first Indiana Statewide Cybersecurity Summit on Oct. 18, 2021. The virtual summit is free to attend.

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Churches key in mental health support for Black Americans

Collaboration between Black churches and the mental health sector can help make mental health services for Black Americans more accessible, says an IU study.

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Machine learning offers new insights into Alzheimer's

The tools of AI may help doctors predict which patients will develop Alzheimer’s disease.

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Tracking political bias on social media

New IU research says political information Twitter users see in their news feed depends on the leaning of their earliest connections, not the platform itself.

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IU research in the news

"People With Long Covid Are Risking Their Health Going Back to the Office", with Natalie Lambert, Rolling Stone, Oct. 6, 2021

"Latinos to drive economic growth, as only demographic to increase homeownership rate", with Jun Zhu, NBC News, Sept. 29, 2021

"Academic Minute: Motivating Teaching Excellence and Faculty Diversity", with Allison BrckaLorenz, Inside Higher Ed, Sept. 28, 2021

"How the evangelical Christian right seeded the false, yet surprisingly resilient, theory that vaccines contain microchips", with Andrew Whitehead, Business Insider, Sept. 24, 2021

"Many Parents Won’t Vaccinate Their Kids. Here’s Why." by Aaron Carroll, The Atlantic, Sept. 24, 2021

Resources and events

Join IU Libraries to learn more about DataCORE, a new institutional data repository to support research activities at IU. This 1-hour virtual brown bag event on Oct. 20 is part of the Scholars' Commons Digital Library Brown Bag Series as well as IU Libraries' Open Access Week celebration. Register for the event.
Learn more about transatlantic research collaboration during the IU Global Gateways Navigating the European Funding Landscape on Oct. 27. The 1.5 hour session will familiarize IU faculty with how to take advantage of opportunities through IU's longstanding international partnerships. Learn more and register for the session.
IU's "A Conversation With ..." campaign continues to feature well-known IU visitors, students, faculty and staff who are sharing their personal stories in an effort to put an end to stigma. Watch the newest video in the series with Indianapolis Colts defensive back Kenny Moore II.
IU researchers may find new information and assistance regarding complying with government requirements concerning undue foreign influence on IU's research website.
Searching for external research funding? Find information and resources to help you locate relevant funding from external sources, including the Pivot funding search tool.
Access the latest IU research news from your smart speaker or other smart device. Audio news briefings are now available every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on various channels.
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