September 10, 2021 - IU Research Impact

Survey measures COVID-19 vaccine intentions among parents of Indiana children

Only 44.8% of Indiana caregivers have vaccinated or will be vaccinating their school-age children, according to a new survey conducted by IUPUI and state partners. But a recommendation from a trusted health care provider can be a strong motivator to vaccinate.

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IU artist's mask design leads toward patent

Eighteen months after she began folding origami face masks from household items, IU artist and designer Jiangmei Wu has refined her design into an adjustable, reusable, fold-it-yourself mask now called "Oricool."

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Training the next generation of AI, cybersecurity experts

Building on its experience in preparing students for cybersecurity careers, IU will now train the next generation of experts to address cyber vulnerabilities and identify threats using artificial intelligence.

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Partnering to combat the state's opioid epidemic

IU acknowledges the families, researchers, and many community partners who have committed to making Indiana a healthier state through IU's Responding to the Addictions Crisis Grand Challenge.

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New program brings artists to interact with students, community

Zakkiyyah najeebah dumas o'neal is the inaugural IU Engaged Artist-in-Residence in a program connecting artists with students and community members through workshops, outreach programs and exhibitions, based at IU Bloomington.

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