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Grand Challenges Grants Update
The following announcement was shared with the campus community regarding the Grand Challenges Grants program: Dear Campus Community,
Sports Stadiums Could Change the Game for Future Elections, GVPT Researcher Finds
According to new research conducted by Department of Government and Politics Professor and Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement (CDCE) Research Director Mike Hanmer—along with colleagues at four other universities in partnership with the Civic Responsibility Project (CRP)—Americans support sports stadiums becoming another place where individuals can go to cast their vote; a change introduced in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hall Develops Device to Measure Gut Microbial Metabolism
The human intestines contain a complex and diverse community of microbes that break down food to produce metabolites. Some metabolites are beneficial to human health, such as vitamins, while others can be harmful and lead to obesity or gastrointestinal disorders. A major gap in the microbiome field is measuring and understanding these metabolites.
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Proposals Sought for Grand Challenges Grants 2.0
