Better Late Than Never

Better Late Than Never Okay, well, here it is, my first blog post. I realize I am quite a bit behind the times and should probably be tweeting or instagramming, but heck with it!  I wasn’t sure I had much to contribute to the world of ideas and writing. Now I...
The Agony of Victory

The Agony of Victory

A victim of its own thrilling success, UI rowing team seeks to upgrade its equipment and facilities Illinois Alumni Magazine The sky holds no hint of sunrise, but inside ARC Gym No. 1, 17 rowing machines hum and whirr like the rhythmic breathing of a sleeping giant....
The Nucleus of an Expanding Science

The Nucleus of an Expanding Science

From blood clotting to Alzheimers and clean water, MCB faculty members are frequently involved in cross campus, interdisciplinary and even visionary efforts involving both highly translational projects and those that are deeply fundamental. Illinois School of...

The Not-So-Silent Night

Annual holiday chemistry show explodes with foam, flames and fun Illinois Alumni magazine December 2014 For many families within driving distance of the University of Illinois campus, the winter holiday season is anything but silent—though it may be bright. For these...
Couples Therapy

Couples Therapy

Sailing World August 2014 We pull into Deep Creek YC at Turkey Neck in the pouring rain, still recovering from a hair-raising U-turn with our boat trailer on a windy, single-lane country road. We park in the muddy fields of the upper parking lot, and slop to the...