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Larry Sears kneels, smiling, holding a remote control with tracks in a space at think[box].
October 21, 2025
Larry Sears is still building—and having fun
When students enter the Larry Sears and Sally Zlotnick Sears think[box], they might find one of its namesakes at a workbench, soldering or swapping ideas with fellow makers. “You learn by watching what other people are doing,” said Larry Sears (CIT ’69), who holds or co-holds nearly 20 patents.…
A photograph of Marissa Scavuzzo outside standing in front of siding on a house.
October 21, 2025
Cracking the glass floor
Researcher Marissa Scavuzzo pursues advances in neuroscience, while pulling the next generation into the discovery process
A black and white illustration of ancient Greek ruins with columns and a partial roof.
October 21, 2025
Unearthing pieces of the past
A summertime course immersed students in a Greek archaeological dig
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October 21, 2025
The alarmingly dirty life of everyday objects
Shanina Knighton is rethinking how we stay healthy—one phone, kitchen and bathroom at a time
A double exposure photographic portrait of Garry Brydges
October 21, 2025
With AI, we can … Use better tools to improve care
How one nurse leader sees the role of AI
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October 21, 2025
With AI, we can … Share tools with the community
In January, Case Western Reserve University launched a program to help Cleveland-area residents better understand and use generative artificial-intelligence tools including ChatGPT and other chatbot services. The online training program covers the basics—from explaining how generative AI works…
A photo of Dr. Elizabeth Clayborne in her white coat.
October 21, 2025
Turning an idea into a viable company
The journey of Elizabeth Clayborne, MD, (MED ’11; GRS ’11, bioethics), from emergency medicine resident to successful entrepreneur began with her desire to fix a daily frustration. Clayborne saw countless people come to the emergency room (ER) with nosebleeds and sometimes wait hours for…
A photographic portrait of Jeff Capadona in blue suit
October 21, 2025
With AI, we can … Weave the technology deeper into the academic experience
Jeff Capadona, PhD, Case Western Reserve University’s vice provost for innovation, leads the campus mission to excel in the use of technological advances and educate students to succeed and lead in a rapidly changing world. CWRU Magazine recently spoke with Capadona, also the Donnell Institute…
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October 21, 2025
With AI, we can … Connect humanities and technology to create something new
Computer scientists studying ethics. Musicians working with neural networks. Philosophers debating the social impact of artificial intelligence. That’s the kind of melding of disciplines students imagined when they began shaping Case Western Reserve University’s new Humanity and Technology (HAT)…
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October 21, 2025
With AI, we need to … Teach students to probe ethical and societal questions for human good
In a world where the possibilities for using artificial intelligence are endless, the questions are, too. Consider just a few: Should AI be used for reconnaissance in an occupied territory to quickly differentiate between hostile individuals and innocent civilians? As AI takes on a more…