May 2021 News

May 27, 2021
A new Yale study vindicates the often-maligned reputation of an ancient assortment of worms, trilobites, and other animals that once lived in Earth’s oceans.
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May 26, 2021
Dear colleagues,  As the days lengthen and the sun shines more brightly, I write with gratitude and admiration for the myriad ways in which we have come together as a...
May 14, 2021
The New York Times profiles Yale’s Elizabeth Hinton and her new book, “America on Fire,” about Black protest in the 20th century.
May 13, 2021
Mark A. Reed, the Harold Hodgkinson Professor of Electrical Engineering & Applied Physics, and integral member of the SEAS community for three decades, passed away...
May 12, 2021
Humans use all surfaces of the hand for contact-rich manipulation. Robot hands, in contrast, typically use only the fingertips, which can limit dexterity. In a new study from...
May 11, 2021
With deep sadness we share the news that Professor Nuno Monteiro, associate professor of political science at Yale and former director of International Security Studies (ISS...
May 11, 2021
Eight members of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) have recently been named to endowed professorships by vote of Yale’s Board of Trustees. Their number includes newly-...