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International Year of Sound Virtual Speaker Series Begins with Music

July 14, 2020 sarah Jonas ACOUSTICS, Classroom, International Year of Sound, Music, Sounds

The Acoustical Society of America is hosting a series of experts to talk about how sounds affect everyone in different ways as part of the celebration of the International Year of Sound. The series features acoustic scientists from a range of backgrounds who will stimulate the understanding of the important role that sound plays in all aspects of our society. Three acoustic experts will be making their presentations virtually, and ASA encourages media, scientists, audio enthusiasts, students, educators and families to tune in. All events are open to the public, and admission is free.

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The science of sound: Researchers suggest use of artificial tones in perception experiments could be missing the mark

July 7, 2020 sarah Jonas Brain Research, Music, Perception, Sound

Researchers at McMaster University who study how the brain processes sound have discovered the common practice of using artificial tones in perception experiments could mean scientists are overlooking important and interesting discoveries in the field of brain research

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Researcher’s work a step toward “playlist” for testing neurological disorders

June 19, 2020 sarah Jonas Brain Science, Music, Neuroscience, Psychology

Psychologists and medical researchers for years have used familiar tunes to study brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, but they’ve never had a common set of songs to draw from. A new study by a neuroscientist at Missouri S&T may give those researchers a list of “greatest hits” to aid in their future studies.

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Can Music Distract Us While We Work From Home?

April 23, 2020 sarah Jonas Distraction, Music, Productivity, Telecommuting, Work From Home

A Rutgers researcher offers insight into the impact of music while we work

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‘Part of the American soundtrack,’ W. Va. native Bill Withers dies

April 3, 2020 sarah Jonas Music

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Stressed about COVID-19? Try tapping into the power of music

April 2, 2020 sarah Jonas BEHAVIOR, covid, covid 19, COVID-19, Music, Stress, Stress & Anxiety

The virus might be keeping people apart; music can help bring them together — and just might have a positive effect on your physiological response to stress.

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Composing New Proteins with Artificial Intelligence

March 17, 2020 sarah Jonas Amino Acid, APL Bioengineering, Artifical Intelligence, Bioengineering, Biomaterials, Biophysics, Machine Learning, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology, molecular modeling, Music, Physics, Protein

Proteins are the building blocks of life and scientists have long studied how to improve them or design new ones. Traditionally, new proteins are created by mimicking existing proteins or manually editing their amino acids. This process is time-consuming, and it is difficult to predict the impact of changing an amino acid. In APL Bioengineering, researchers explore how to create new proteins by using machine learning to translate protein structures into musical scores, presenting an unusual way to translate physics concepts across domains.

Announcement

Diana Dabby Wins ASEE Best Paper Award

February 7, 2020 sarah Jonas Music, Olin College of Engineering

Diana Dabby, music program director and associate professor of electrical engineering and music, recently won a 2019 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Best Paper award for “The Engineers’ Orchestra: a Conductorless Orchestra for Developing 21st Century Professional Skills.” The recognition includes an invitation to attend and present the paper at the ASEE National Conference in Montreal from June 21-24, 2020.

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4 Santa Approved Holiday Playlists From UK School of Music

December 17, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments American music, Christmas, Country Music, Holidays, Kentucky, Music, United Kingdom, University Of Kentucky

The right soundtrack for the holiday season is a gift in and of itself. Music can set the mood, touch the soul, lift the spirit or bring about cheer whether hosting a dinner party, braving the crowds to shop for that special someone or wrapping gifts by an open fire.

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Driven by Realities of Climate Change, Composer Lei Liang Receives One of Classical Music’s Top Honors

December 2, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Award Announcement, Music, Uc San Diego

UC San Diego professor and world-renowned composer Lei Liang wins the 2020 Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition for his orchestral work that both evokes the realities of climate change and offers the enduring potential for healing.

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United in musical diversity

November 22, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Music, University of Vienna

Two articles in the most recent issue of Science support the idea that music all around the globe shares important commonalities, despite many differences. Cognitive biologists Tecumseh Fitch and Tudor Popescu of the University of Vienna suggest that human musicality unites all cultures across the planet.

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Smart people may learn music faster

November 14, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Growth mindset, Learning, Music

Why do some people learn music more quickly than others? Intelligence could play a role, according to a Michigan State University study that investigated the early stages of learning to play piano.

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