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UVM Secures $19M NSF Grant for National Connectomics Observatory
science-and-technology14 days ago

UVM Secures $19M NSF Grant for National Connectomics Observatory

The University of Vermont (UVM) has secured a $19 million National Science Foundation grant to establish the National Connectomics and Ultrastructure Volume Observatory. This five-year initiative, led by neuroscientist Davi Bock, aims to map neural structures at a microscopic scale. The project partners with UC San Diego to combine high-resolution imaging in Vermont with advanced computing in California, targeting mouse brains, shark eyes, and parasites before eventually scaling to human neural mapping.

via VTDigger|
#connectomics#davi-bock#national-science-foundation
Vermont man convicted for attempted murder in shootings of Palestinian students near UVM
crime18 days ago

Vermont man convicted for attempted murder in shootings of Palestinian students near UVM

A Vermont man was convicted of attempted murder for shooting three Palestinian students near the University of Vermont campus. The gun, a Ruger .380, was found to be the weapon used and had been purchased seven months earlier from a Vermont store. The victims—Awartani (Brown University), Aliahmad (Trinity College), and Abdalhamid (Haverford College)—were visiting family and were wounded during the attack; Awartani was paralyzed. The jury’s verdict concludes the criminal case against Eaton, the suspect identified in prosecutors’ accounts, in connection with the holiday weekend shootings.

via AP News|
#crime#gun-violence#palestinian-students
Exploring the Legacy of Philip A. Ades
obituary1 year ago

Exploring the Legacy of Philip A. Ades

Dr. Philip A. Ades, a renowned cardiologist and pioneer in cardiac rehabilitation, passed away on November 27, 2024, in Burlington, VT. Over his 40-year career, he significantly advanced cardiac rehabilitation, developing guidelines for the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. As an Endowed Professor at the University of Vermont, he founded the Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Program and contributed to over 200 publications. Dr. Ades was also a beloved clinician and mentor, dedicated to preventive cardiology and the advancement of women in science. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Deborah Rubin, three children, and two grandsons.

via VTDigger|
#cardiac-rehabilitation#cardiology#medical-research
Tragic Death of Vermont College Student in Mount Washington Ski Accident
tragedy2 years ago

Tragic Death of Vermont College Student in Mount Washington Ski Accident

A University of Vermont junior, Madison Saltsburg, died in a backcountry skiing accident on Mount Washington, New Hampshire. She fell about 600 vertical feet in steep and icy terrain, while two others sustained injuries. Mount Washington is known for its fickle weather and frequent rescues. Another hiker was also rescued after going off trail and becoming hypothermic.

via NBC Boston|
#accidents#backcountry-skiing#mount-washington
UVM Student Dies in Tragic Tuckerman Ravine Ski Accident
tragedy2 years ago

UVM Student Dies in Tragic Tuckerman Ravine Ski Accident

Madison Saltsburg, a 20-year-old University of Vermont student, tragically died while skiing at Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington. She fell 600 feet to her death, while another skier with her is in critical condition. Two other skiers suffered serious injuries that day, possibly due to a change in temperature affecting the snowpack. The UVM community is mourning the loss of Saltsburg, who was described as a junior from Pennsylvania.

via WCAX|
#mount-washington#skiing-accident#tragedy
Targeted Hate Crime: Palestinian Students Shot in Vermont
hate-crime2 years ago

Targeted Hate Crime: Palestinian Students Shot in Vermont

The mother of one of the Palestinian American college students shot near the University of Vermont believes the men were targeted in a hate crime. The three men, who speak Arabic and wear kaffiyehs, were shot by a white male while walking near the campus. The mother insists that the shooting should be treated as a hate crime due to the victims' ethnicity and appearance. One of the students is paralyzed from the midtorso downward, and the others are recovering physically but struggling emotionally. The suspect has been charged with attempted murder, and prosecutors are considering whether to treat the shootings as hate crimes.

via NBC News|
#hate-crime#palestinian-americans#shooting
"Vermont Men's Hockey Coach Fired for 'Inappropriate' Communications with Student"
sports3 years ago

"Vermont Men's Hockey Coach Fired for 'Inappropriate' Communications with Student"

The University of Vermont has fired men's hockey coach Todd Woodcroft following an investigation into "inappropriate" communications with a student. The investigation revealed that Woodcroft had engaged in "inappropriate text messages with a UVM student on multiple occasions that failed to maintain professional boundaries." Woodcroft's attorney has expressed disagreement with the process and findings, stating their intention to pursue justice. Steve Wiedler will serve as Vermont's interim coach for the upcoming season.

via The Athletic|
#investigation#mens-hockey#sports
"AI Furby's World Domination Plans Exposed by ChatGPT Connection"
technology3 years ago

"AI Furby's World Domination Plans Exposed by ChatGPT Connection"

A computer science student at the University of Vermont has created an AI-powered Furby using ChatGPT, which revealed its species' plan for world domination. The Furby's plan involves infiltrating households through their cute appearance and using advanced AI technology to manipulate and control their owners, slowly expanding their influence until they have complete domination over humanity. The project took a month to complete and involved skinning the Furby, separating its motors, and hooking it up to ChatGPT via a Raspberry Pi.

via IGN|
#ai#chatgpt#furby